Members of the Royal Tongan Marines perform the war challenge called Sipitau for the last time during the Royal Tongan Marines end of mission ceremony in Al Faw Palace, Dec. 4. The Sipitau is a Polynesian warriors' ritual performed before battle for motivation and to seek strength from the god of war prior to the ultimate sacrifice. In their final ritual, the Tongan Marines used the Sipitau to show their gratitude and commitment to their fellow coalition forces.
| Date Taken: | 12.04.2008 |
| Date Posted: | 12.21.2011 14:26 |
| Photo ID: | 133459 |
| VIRIN: | 081204-A-9247M-005 |
| Resolution: | 3872x2592 |
| Size: | 472.71 KB |
| Location: | AL FAW PALACE |
| Web Views: | 107 |
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