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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1990
Page
5
Amid the Saudi desert tension, American Marines and sailors cling to Christmas as a beacon of normalcy. Letters from Imperial Beach, California, decorate helmets and tents while a 7 foot Christmas tree glows in Fleet Hospital 5. Soldiers savor fruitcakes, eggnog, carols, and gifts, hoping for a peaceful holiday.
In Saudia Arabia the 1241st Postal Company handles about 711 tons of incoming mail daily for nearly 250000 U S troops with expectations to reach 400000 by mid January. Mail from home is a major morale booster as soldiers like Sgt John Bracy and Lt Brent Fraser describe it as essential for maintaining connection with loved ones and maintaining morale. Capt Larry Bullock notes mail duty is crucial though not glamorous, while a Denver corporal shows off a photo from his two year old daughter highlighting the personal impact of letters and packages.
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