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seticatMarines of 1 MEF now restricted from taking leaves or passes in Tijuana.
And they are required to have written permission from an O-5 or higher to go anywhere into Mexico.
We're talking Marines who's had tours in Iraq and/or Afghanistan.
To quote: "The limits were first put in place for the Christmas holiday. Last week the commander extended the order indefinitely, said Mike Alvarez, civilian public information officer for the unit at Camp Pendleton.
"The situation in Mexico is now more dangerous than usual," he said. "The intent is just to look out for the Marines' safety and well-being."
And I thought the whole '1990-91 Winter Festival in the Gulf" was dicey...
And they are required to have written permission from an O-5 or higher to go anywhere into Mexico.
We're talking Marines who's had tours in Iraq and/or Afghanistan.
To quote: "The limits were first put in place for the Christmas holiday. Last week the commander extended the order indefinitely, said Mike Alvarez, civilian public information officer for the unit at Camp Pendleton.
"The situation in Mexico is now more dangerous than usual," he said. "The intent is just to look out for the Marines' safety and well-being."
And I thought the whole '1990-91 Winter Festival in the Gulf" was dicey...
