thedrifter
06-23-07, 06:37 AM
For Marines in Iraq, Workouts Prove a Vital Pastime
by Rachel Martin
All Things Considered, June 22, 2007 · The Marines at Camp Fallujah don't have a whole lot of free time, and when they do get an hour or two to themselves, most of them opt not to watch DVDs or surf the Internet. They work out — all the time. Whether it's a Friday night jujitsu martial arts class or a run around camp in 100-plus degree heat, everyone — from the top brass to the grunts — says exercise is what keeps them sane.
Ellie
by Rachel Martin
All Things Considered, June 22, 2007 · The Marines at Camp Fallujah don't have a whole lot of free time, and when they do get an hour or two to themselves, most of them opt not to watch DVDs or surf the Internet. They work out — all the time. Whether it's a Friday night jujitsu martial arts class or a run around camp in 100-plus degree heat, everyone — from the top brass to the grunts — says exercise is what keeps them sane.
Ellie