US Marines just ate all the eggs in one of southeastern Europe's most strategically important port c

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https://www.businessinsider.com/marines-sailors-ate-all-the-food-in-greek-port-alexandroupoli-2022-8

US Marines just ate all the eggs in one of southeastern Europe's most strategically important port cities

Constantine Atlamazoglou
Aug 3, 2022, 6:23 PM

• US sailors and Marines aboard USS Arlington visited the Greek port of Alexandroupoli in late May.

• They appeared to enjoy their stay — local media reported that they overwhelmed many restaurants.

• The visit reflects the US military's increasing interest in Greece amid growing tension in the region.

The 1,500 officers and enlisted Marines aboard the ship spent three days in the northeastern Greek city, and during their stay they reportedly ate all of Alexandroupoli's eggs.

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[Irish_Dem]

1. An army travels on its stomach. :(

And onboard, ship morale is directly tied to the mess/galley.

[3catwoman3]

2. What an odd...

...headline.

[Effete Snob]

3. Presumably they will make more

Were the eggs being saved for something?

Does this town typically hoard eggs for long periods of time?

I mean, maybe I’m slow, but if all of the supply of a perishable product is consumed, that’s, uh, kind of the point, right?

Are the hens all worn out now?