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    17-5-4 Garand Picture of the Day Tarawa




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    Even the stockings are cammo!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bill Hollinger View Post
    Even the stockings are cammo!
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    None of them look very happy about what the higher ups thought was a great idea.
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    3rd in line outside out of step needs to skip step! Wonder what ol mate is showing the pageant queen in the back ground.
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    Everything I've ever read and even the pictures I've seen didn't present an image like this of Tarawa with abundant palm tree in full foliage.
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    Flag next to the UKicon Union Jack is the Philippines.
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    so is the top picture in Tarawa or the Philippines?
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