From the BBC News website today:
"British lead elements will be on the ground by the end of the week.
Defence officials say these will be Royal Marines from 40 Commando, based in Taunton.
They are part of a task force that has been stationed in the Indian Ocean for several weeks.
Team report
But it may be some time before any other troops, British, European or anyone else, fly out to join them."
Full report.
BBC News
Let's hope it's Xmas at home for most. Season's Greetings from across the pond.