Second Battalion Marines Lebanon - Cruise Book

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Boxing was not only afeature of the MONROVIA, but also of the WALWORTH COUNTY, as the pictures above and below illustrate. Opponents from Fox Company pitted their ring skills in these particular bouts. Troops aboard the PLYMOUTH ROCK flower leftl enjoyed swim call complete with built-in beach. Although the steel ramp wasn't quite as soft as sand, it provided easy access to the water when lowered. Mmuamamawmmlmuv.-.gg - , , , n