Posted on 12/21/2005 5:27:27 PM PST by SandRat
A group of Marines who have just finished two tours of duty in Iraq have one last mission to complete before going home for the holidays. The Marines are being asked to help deliver holiday cheer to a tribe of American Indians living in a remote location.
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Marines Playing Santa.
How can this be. Hanoi Jane in her latest exploits is telling us United States Marines are just killing machines.
Bravo Zulu Marines.
Marines from the Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 764 arrive in a CH-46 Sea Knight to deliver food and toys to the Havasupai Indians. This is an annual event for the canyon tribes.
(Photo by Airman 1st Class Wes Auldridge)
Really a nice hike in early spring, the falls are fantastic, the formations are mind blowing.
Take a lite pack, it is warmer on the canyon floor than at the rim and water is no problem. The hike back up to the rim can take a *bit* of effort.
BTTT
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