[sean327]

"I've looked over the letter and a few things don't seem to ring true.
Normally, Marines go for a six month tour and soldiers for a year. It's soldiers who get leave at six months and return to Iraq. Marines don't.

If it was a second tour Marine, he wouldn't call that period at home leave, because it's not leave."

Marines normaly serve a 7 month tour in Iraq, but the Marines assigned to whatever Division, Wing, or MEF Hq serve the entire 14 month rotation of that Hq, and can take up to 20 days annual leave. There is nothing in this letter to indicate it wasn't written by a Marine. The author's sentiments ring true.

Semper Fi

[Doctor Raoul]

There is an exception to the general rule, but I'll keep that close to the vest because I smell a rat.

Thanks blab..... ;>)

[is_is]

"The author's sentiments ring true."
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Agreed! I don't understand the oposition to this email....


To everyone else:

It is a combat vets view and is very favorable of the job they are doing.....

geeeeezzzzz people....everthing is not a Left Wing conspiracy.....