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guess you have been reading bet-
ween the lines in some of my past
letters and figured I was in the
States. I am not and have not
been. I would surely have let you
know if I were. Awhile back I
did hope to get back but there
is no chance for awhile now.

I spoke with our Marine Capt.
today about a transfer. We had
quite a talk and he was very nice
but said he could not transfer me
at present maybe in four or six months.
He explain we have so many new men
that we have to keep all the old
men we now have to keep things
balanced and running well. So I
am it for awhile longer. He
realizes how much time we have
out here and will send us back as
soon as possible. We just have to
stick it out until this [sic] new men
catch on to what is going on out
here. I am realdy to go home
any time, don't think I'll stay