Posted on 12/29/2002 7:09:04 AM PST by JohnHuang2
Edited on 07/12/2004 3:59:53 PM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]
EAGLE BASE, TUZLA, Bosnia-Herzegovina ? U.S. soldiers stationed here are quick to point out that the large pine tree decorated with lights and holiday ornaments near the center of the base is not a Christmas tree.
"It's a liberty tree," said Maj. Shawn R. Mell, explaining that an important part of living on this NATO base, which is headquarters to the American component of the international peacekeeping mission in Bosnia, is learning to appreciate the country's mix of religions, with Muslims the plurality.
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