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olddad56

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8. I wouldn't look at it as the US defending the PI,

Reply to Elmergantry (Reply #2)

Fri Mar 14, 2014, 02:16 PM

Mar 2014

as much as the US needing a presence in this strategic location. A lot can change in 23 years. And if you are young US serviceman stationed there, it is a fun place to be stationed. Fillipino people are awesome.

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Philippines offers U.S. forces access to military bases [View all] okaawhatever Mar 2014 OP

Good.. thanks okaa Cha Mar 2014 #1

Tell them to pound sand Elmergantry Mar 2014 #2

Funny how things change when reality slaps you in the face, huh? 7962 Mar 2014 #3

I wouldn't look at it as the US defending the PI, olddad56 Mar 2014 #8

Great ctsnowman Mar 2014 #4

Cool. We can fight the Russians and the Chinese at the same time. jtuck004 Mar 2014 #5

Doesn't Help That China Only Offered $100K In Typhoon Assistance TomCADem Mar 2014 #6

interesting, wasn't aware of that, nt geek tragedy Mar 2014 #7