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Okinawa, japan, based marines are roughing through freezing temperatures, gusty winds, snow, and, news article display for the hqmc. For my fellow marines who are just walking around trying to deal with the boredom, dude. Marine corps special operations in bala murghab, afghanistan. A bunch of bored swedish marines recreated greased lightning. Marineled war in afghanistan examined by new york times. The marines were on a routine patrol, the mod said, adding that it. Bored swedish marines greased lightnin in afghanistan sorry about the dirty parts. I believe from the book of mormon musical on the 65th tony awards.

Take it away, the fine upstanding members of swedens marine corps. Marineled operation eastern storm takes shape in afghanistan. Marines, sailor save severely burned afghan boy 3rd. A unit of swedish marines stationed in afghanistan recreate the greased lightning dance sequence from the 1978 movie grease. Thats the likely scenario for insurgents who dug in against marines in northern helmand province, afghanistan, during operation eastern storm. While accompanied by the 16th sergeant major of the marine corps, sgt. Bored swedish marines greased lightnin in afghanistan sorry. Military afghanistan books the marine shop javascript seems to be disabled in your browser. A marine officer was among a team of americans from kabularea posts who met with the newest polish soldiers in country to ensure a smooth transition into their roles as mentors for the afghans. Jag fis swedish for i farted pronounced yaw fees contributed by. Grease lightning goes military turns out their training prepared them for more than they thought. Camp leatherneck, afghanistan eyes were fixed, center stage, on the 35th commandant of the marine corps, gen. Swedish marines funny parody of greased lightning song from grease. This recreation of greased lightning by some swedish marines is.

Swedish marines in afghanistan perform lip dub of greased. Swedish marines grease lightning choreography business insider. Apr 24, 2019 explore beccasue84s board ya just gotta laugh. Swedish marines go all out for greased lightning parody. Swedish marines go viral in greased lightning clip the local. A us marine convoy from india company, 3rd battalion, 6th marines steers alongside an inactive gas station in marjah, helmand province, southern afghanistan, on april 9, 2010. This group of swedish marines are currently stationed in afghanistan, and clearly they needed a break from their usual work. Afghanistanbound marines sharpen warfighting skills 1st. In its first three weeks in afghanistans sangin district, the 3rd battalion, 5th marines got into more than 100. Latest marine theatrical efforts making the rounds in afghanistan. Swedish marines greased lightning parody video is a winner. See more ideas about military, us military and military songs. Marines who are just walking around trying to deal with the boredom.

An introduction to new afghan literature nonfiction by anders widmark in a discussion at the house of culture in stockholm just over a week ago, the afghan writer atiq rahimi, having summarized the last three decades of afghan history, concluded laconically that the present state was. A bunch of bored swedish marines recreated greased lightning in afghanistan. Stories from afghanistan and iraq kindle edition by marine corps university press, u. Swedish marines conquering the world without a shot being fired. On the command to shoot, dust from the ground erupts from behind their targets and fills the air from their, news article display page. Marines from the 15th and 26th meu are currently deployed to the region in support of operation enduring freedom. Royal marines killed in afghanistan blast uk news the. They entered the mans compound and found a 10yearold boy curled up in pain from severe burns over his back. Marine killed in iraq made sure everybody got in the bunker.

A marine, a stray dog, and how they rescued each other, was just released by harpercollins. Marines killed in afghanistan blast are named world news. On the ground in afghanistan united states marine corps. Born may, 1977, petty officer 1st class aaron spauldings lifelong dream was to enlist into the navy as a medical corpsman. So when a group of swedish marines decided to create a lipsynching version of greased lightning, they knew they were on to a winner. Marines and sailors serving with the 3rd marine division are undergoing an unorthodox training evolution in the mountainous terrain of northern nevada. It was a day that would change the lives of thousands of americans, on that day and for many years to come. American military history, volume 1 army center of military history.

Marine corps operations that in the case of red wings utilized navy seals for its opening phase unfurl not as a mission gone terribly wrong, but. Swedish marines making parody of grease lightning in afghani stan duration. Gustavus adolphus, the swedish king and military innovator, in the. Swedish marines in afghanistan perform parody musical performance of greased lightning from the 1978 movie grease. I was away covering bold alligator this weekend, but its worth circling back to an impressive new york times magazine article published sunday pieced together after seven weeks of downrange reporting by luke mogelson, it examines in detail marine operations in kajaki, sangin and musa qala districts. Swedish marines making parody of grease lightning in. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.

Written in the viewpoint of marines and other armed forces, learn about the afghanistan history, culture, and conflicts. The republic of georgias 32nd light infantry battalion lib recently arrived from georgia and began a month long training evolution here at the joint multinational readiness center jmrc that will culminate in a mission rehearsal exercise mre, which, news article display page. Swedish marines deployed to afghanistan create lipsynced video of greased lightning. The marineled offensive is pushing northern from volatile sangin district into kajaki, one of the last areas in helmand where the taliban is entrenched. Bored swedish marines greased lightnin in afghanistan. Craig grossi, 34, is a former marine who served in afghanistan. Marine forces europe and africa marine corps forces europe. History first published this work in 1956 as a textbook for senior rotc courses. Marine, british reporter killed in afghanistan the. Hot marines in afghanistan get down with greased lightning. Swedish soldiers making parody of grease lightning in afghanistan in 20.

Afghanistanbound marines rehearse wide range of enemy encounters. Poems by marines in combat may 26, 2017 thank you all for making the greatest sacrifice for our freedom and for those that continue to fight to secure our freedom. I have written about them in two of my books, one of them available in english. Swedish marines making parody of grease lightning in afghani stan. Afghanistanbound marines rehearse wide range of enemy. Marines greased lightning parody video is almost too.

Swedish marines making parody of grease lightning in afghanistan duration. The team arrived in gardez to deliver some insight as to what, news article display for the hqmc. Swedish marines raise a smile with rendition of greased. Camp leatherneck, afghanistan a day that many remember and few will ever forget the day four planes were hijacked and america was attacked.

An afghan gentleman begged a squad of marines, out for a routine visit to a village in southern afghanistan, to come to his nephews rescue. Marines and sailors of the 7th marine regiment held small, training sessions during a predeployment exercise here july 27aug. The grease lightning video made by swedish marines in afghanistan has within a few days been watched by millions around the globe. Southern afghanistan a marine with the 15th marine expeditionary unit special operations capable, camp pendleton, calif. Marine helps train polish soldiers in afghanistan deputy. Marines in afghanistan escape in a good book public. Navy undersecretary robert work talked about the probable impact of the war in afghanistan on the future of the u.

Combathardened marines trained alongside the less experienced marines, sharing experiences and knowledge from both afghanistan and iraq. Kent, the commandant spoke about the future of the corps, topic s. A group of swedish marines have taken on the popular grease track and. So what better way to ward off ennui than with a spirited rendition of greased lightning from the 1978 classic grease.

Bored swedish marines greased lightnin in afghanistan sorry about the. With ak47 assault rifles lockedandloaded, a line of macedonian troops stand in front of their targets at a combat marksmanship range on bta. How swedish marines really pass the time in afghanistan. These marines tour was one of the most brutal of the entire war. Swedish marines do amazing greased lightning not actually a flash mob, but very fun anyway. Swedish marines grease lightning choreography insider. If an afghani, is nearby, apologize and enjoy his smile. You know what happens when swedish marines stationed in afghanistan have a little free time on their handsthey start thinking about john travolta. Bored swedish marines greased lightning 2612014 yes theyre in afghanistan but at least theyre not firing rpgs at civiliansgetting chunked by improvised devices while theyre doing this shit. You may want to compare their choreography to the video from the movie. Swedish marines have soared to internet fame after their video homage a song from the 1978 hit film grease spread online like greased. Swedish marines making parody of grease lightning in afghanistan. Victory point reveals the complete, asyet untold, story of operation red wings often misreferenced as operation redwing, and the followon mission, operation whalers. Macedonian scorpions prepare for afghanistan with help.

Instead of a hot rod, they are paying tribute to some kind of jeep, but you gotta work with what you have. Amos, as he addressed thousands of marines and sailors serving aboard camp leatherneck, dec. A group of swedish marines currently stationed in afghanistan have created a video of themselves lipsynching to greased lightning from the 1978 movie grease. Two royal marines killed in an explosion in southern afghanistan were named today lieutenant john thornton, 23, and marine david marsh, 22. I know there are many things in the afghan culture that dont seem. Swedish marines in afghanistan lip sync greased lightning from. Watch the impressive choreography these brave men put together below. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading marines at war. Marines in afghanistan hospital corpsman 2nd class alonzo gonzales with kilo company, 3rd battalion, 3rd marine regiment, walks through an alley looking for signs of sickness or disease during an operation to capture suspected anticoalition forces in the vicinity of methar lam, afghanistan in 2005. See more ideas about just for laughs, laugh out loud and the funny. Royal marines killed in afghanistan blast this article is more than 11 years old.