The invasion and occupation of Iraq came to mind when I read your post, Robert.

Gem

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So a increase of 2.7 percent means what? Personally my first impulse is surprise at how low that is. I would think you would get that result just from lack of other recreational outlets.


How much higher? another 2.7 percent?


That does not qualify as whining in my world.


BTW, Was the survey adjusted for age differances? I assume that deployed troops tend to be younger than the average. If the survey did not take that into account it is useless.

BTW, I note you did note post this section,

LOL! I know you were trying to be sarcastic, but the Somali army was starting to have major successes until the U.S. got involved.

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