thedrifter
05-28-09, 05:58 AM
Nobel Prize nominee to speak to Lejeune Marines
The Associated Press
Posted : Thursday May 28, 2009 6:02:45 EDT
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — Marines trained to infiltrate enemy lines and kill Taliban fighters are spending time with the man who wrote a book about developing relationships in rural Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Nobel Prize nominee and bestselling author Greg Mortenson will address the Marines Corps Special Operations Command Thursday at Camp Lejeune. He will talk about building relationships as a part of an overall strategic plan in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Mortenson has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his work in building schools in rural Pakistan and Afghanistan. His book, ‘Three Cups of Tea,’ has been on the New York Times bestseller for 112 weeks.
Ellie
The Associated Press
Posted : Thursday May 28, 2009 6:02:45 EDT
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — Marines trained to infiltrate enemy lines and kill Taliban fighters are spending time with the man who wrote a book about developing relationships in rural Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Nobel Prize nominee and bestselling author Greg Mortenson will address the Marines Corps Special Operations Command Thursday at Camp Lejeune. He will talk about building relationships as a part of an overall strategic plan in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Mortenson has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his work in building schools in rural Pakistan and Afghanistan. His book, ‘Three Cups of Tea,’ has been on the New York Times bestseller for 112 weeks.
Ellie