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July 12, 2004
Update from CSSG-11
Here's the latest from Col. Dave Reist:
The Royal Tongan Marines have arrived (on 2 July). They are still adjusting to climate, culture, and sleep patterns but they are a hearty bunch who appear to be very "squared away." Quiet by nature, to date they contrast your average Marine. We as Marines are trained to be calm and confident, but on occasion Marines can be loud and heaven forbid, even a bit arrogant or cocky. I know that may come as a huge surprise to most of you. The issue of volleyball (or any other sport) has not come up yet. My guess is these Tongan's will quickly adapt, pick up on some of our culture, and in turn, we shall experience some of theirs. I would give anything to hear how they describe American's!!
One of the high points of my son's last deployment was the chance to meet and interact with Marines and soldiers from other countries, especially the British Marines.
Posted by Deb at July 12, 2004 07:55 AM
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