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Writes of 3 small photos he encloses: Arab girl in robes and head cover, male Arab beggar, \u0026 CB in front of his Armament shop [a tent].  Here's a little dope on the philosophy of a Soldier; eat, drink, and play now for tomorrow you will have moved on; has no past and no hopes for the future; was never born \u0026 will never die; always happy for has a full stomach; if you want a good time, date a soldier, but don't take him seriously; have met many girls, but only two I've bothered to write to; wish I was going to that dance w/you; haven't danced since I left England.  Work here goes along, until I hate the sight of airplanes; wonder if I should have joined infantry; things are pretty smooth[?] w/the jump in rank; more paper signing, less physical work, so caught up on sleep and get into town once or twice a week.  Ever thought of going to college when you finish High School?  It's a great life, fun, 4 yrs of thrills.  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