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ANECDOTE FRO~ JCUWAIT CITY OBSE~VATIONS

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  An unexpected reception awaited our arrival in XUWAIT CITY
feeling of ~ubi1ation was tangible as people of various
nationalities crowded the intersecti~n near Xuwait International
}iotel.   Families approached the ~arines as if their presence in the
city was an anticipated event.    The warmth in each smile, handshake,
greeting added a new dimension to the purpose of our arrival nearly
seven months ago.    The ultimate expression of gratitude and
acceptance' occurred whcn fami1ies.w~uld hand over their small
children to Marines to take a picture.   The band of friendship was
instantaneous.    In one occasion, a small 2 year old boy, held by
MSgt Thornton, leaned over to kiss him as he was coached by his
mother.    A captain nearby pins his bars onto the boys small cap with
red, white,   and green stripes representing the `cuwaiti flag.

Submitted by Capt R. C. Burge,~~HQ 3dMAR Regt 5-2

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