In his eminent brilliance, Gen Mcrystal has decided having access to civilian food, such as Pizza Hut, Subway, etc is demoralizing to soldiers on bases that do not have those options. The fact that soldiers from the small COB's and outposts make trips back to the big FOB's so they can get a taste of home and relax for a few days is not important. In the interest of equality, they must all be closed. As of May 1st, there will be no more Pizza Hut, Subway, Burger King, or Popeyes on American bases in Afghanistan. I have little doubt that all of the soldiers will be thanking him for his wisdom after the 4th month of eating the same old chow hall food with no break from the monotony.
One of the few redeeming qualities of KAF is the variety of living on a NATO base. As the titular head of NATO forces, the generals order should have applied here as well, but fortunately the other countries gave him the finger. Pizza Hut and friends will be gone, but KAF will continue to have it's French cafe, Dutch restaurant, Italian Pizzeria, Lebanese gyro stand, English bagel and sandwich shop, and our "British" TGI Fridays. US soldiers will continue to be able to spend a few rest days on KAF and get a break from the monotonous chow halls.
I guess I need to make sure to grab a Pizza Hut while I still can. Bah humbug.
Sunday, April 25, 2010
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2 comments:
is it easy to get care packages over there? I know...I know a 7 day old pizza might not hit home...but it's the thought that counts...right?
Care packages are easy to get. I really haven't come across anything I need to get shipped over from the states. I am particular about things like deodorant, toothpaste, and shower supplies, but I ship those over every time I'm at home.
I doubt I'll seriously miss the pizza. It's certainly not good for my health (though it's not that bad). We had Pizza Hut yesterday for late lunch, I think I'm good.
It's just different living out here, and I've gotten pretty used to it over the years. I know where to find various things that I need. Almost anything can be mailed in via Amazon, Tigerdirect, and other online vendors. Anything else I probably didn't need that seriously to begin with.
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