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Persian Gulf Crisis / United States Military / Marines #126017

ABC Evening News for Friday, Nov 30, 1990
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) Decision by Air Force to send more planes to Persian Gulf and by Marines to call up more reservists reported. Report introduced.

(Saudi Arabia: Morton Dean) Visit with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, in Saudi Arabia featured; scenes shown of training in the desert; details given of limitations to unit's training due to equipment shortages. [United States Marine Corps 1st Lieutenant Dan ALTAMARE - says there is not enough ammunition.] [United States Marine Corps Captain STEPHENS - says battery recharging kits are needed.] Reaction of Marines to United Nations resolution given. [United States Marine Corps Corporal Pat SPERANZA - comments.]

Reporter(s):
Dean, Morton;
Jennings, Peter
Duration:
00:01:40

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