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Divemaster · 09-01-2012, 01:19

Fantastic video and what a send off from your brothers. Damn, that would be an awesome way to check out.

The Tongan Marines (badass professional looking dudes) used to have the security job at Al Faw palace on Camp Victory. I've passed through their check point and was impressed. I didn't get to see it, but was told (and read in Stars & Stripes) that each time the security contingent was replaced the out going guys would issue a challange haka to the new guys and the new guys would reply with their own haka. This would take place in the palace at a ceremony.

Of course the NZ All Blacks are famous for their haka at the beginning of each rugby match. When they play Tonga the fans are treated to two hakas. If you have Direct TV, ch 490 has free rugby matches.

09-01-2012, 01:19	#13
Divemaster Quiet Professional Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 2,064	Fantastic video and what a send off from your brothers. Damn, that would be an awesome way to check out. The Tongan Marines (badass professional looking dudes) used to have the security job at Al Faw palace on Camp Victory. I've passed through their check point and was impressed. I didn't get to see it, but was told (and read in Stars & Stripes) that each time the security contingent was replaced the out going guys would issue a challange haka to the new guys and the new guys would reply with their own haka. This would take place in the palace at a ceremony. Of course the NZ All Blacks are famous for their haka at the beginning of each rugby match. When they play Tonga the fans are treated to two hakas. If you have Direct TV, ch 490 has free rugby matches. __________________ Grando autem duodecimo hominis
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