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to mind as they drank water to their heart’s content. We established our security to permit these Marines an opportunity to wash off downstream from where our drinking water was obtained. The spirit of these Marines jumped a thousand degrees! We had cool, fresh water—we were rested—we were cool and we were clean—there wasn’t too many times we could say that on this extended patrol. The cold water felt good on my bee stings!
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