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| Burger King Delivery - Bagram Airbase, Afghanistan |
Oh... by the way. Why the two different names? BAF is the Army name (Airfields are Army / Airbases are Air Force). The Army turned control of the Airfield over to the Air Force, thus adding the name, Bagram Airbase. However, its known to all simply as BAF.
But I digress. I am completely for the elimination of places like BK and Pizza Hut from military installations. Not only in theaters of war, but in ALL military installations. I simply don't believe there is any reason for their existence on our bases / camps / or posts. I clearly remember the first Burger King in Fort Bliss (circa 1984). I was really amazed that a civilian food chain opened up on the base itself. I ate at it once in the 2 years I was there. I think they add very little to the morale of our troops but they do add to their waste lines. The military desperately needs to address the obesity epidemic with all the force of Shock and Awe.
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| Pizza Hut To Go - Bagram Airbase, Afghanistan |
America simply went too far with spending so much time at work, leaving little or no time for health. For adults, the workplace can be a great place to allow time for health and fitness. It would be beneficial if it were simply part of the day, just like a meeting. In fact, this would be a fantastic recruiting tool; just like health insurance was a recruiting tool. For children, we need to regain the focus on health in school instead of allowing for the continued erosion of physical eduction. How did we let this happen?
I had no intention of writing this rant. But, somehow I just couldn't let it go after seeing these historical photos from CPT J. He was a genius for taking these pictures. For those that believe I am wrong about fast food in the military. That's OK. Its just my opinion. But really... I'm mean really.. Is your happiness at BAF based on burgers and pizza (oh ya.. and ice cream)? I love all that stuff too. But I can do without it (and I did).
Dude, I love it! 30 pounds down and it's much to do with me eating right. Preach it!
ReplyDeleteWell, let's not forget the other problems associated with a low fiber, high fat diet. Constipation, hemorrhoids, gall bladder disease, diverticulitis, diabetes, high blood pressure and more. This is just some of the stuff a surgeon often has to take care of when it's reached the critical state. I don't think a soldier can risk ANY of these, and so yes, the Army diet should concentrate on high fiber, low fat, daily doses of physical exertion.
ReplyDeleteAs a civilian who once worked on an Army base the fast-food joints are much better than the canteen that made us workers look at what soldiers ate with envy.
ReplyDeleteI agree with everything you said concerning health, BUT disagree with banning them from military installations, and them having minimal positive affect on moral.
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to have a slice of home (literally with respect to Pizza Hut!) when your far from it.
The warriors going on patrol day in and day out could do with a break every now and then and have some fast food.
Moderation is key here.
We shouldn't treat the warriors who risk their lives like children by banning fast food from the bases they're stationed at.
Thanks for your outstanding work Doc!!
-Greg
USMC Active 1991-2004 reserve 2005-present.
p.s. Murphy's Law states that spelling errors in a potential post will not be noticed until after the potential post has become an actual post.
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ReplyDeleteGood points. But:
"The warriors going on patrol day in and day out could do with a break every now and then and have some fast food."
-This is a big issue that folks have with the BAF/KAF fast food. That is, the troops that go "on patrol" day in and day out aren't at places like BAF/KAF. They're in places like Marjah, Jagahto, Jbad, Charkh, etc.. These FOBs and COPs don't have BK or Pizza Hut. Should we expend more resources to get some BK out to these men & women?
"Moderation is Key"
-Yes.. except for in love and war :)
Finally. "We shouldn't treat the warriors who risk their lives like children by banning fast food from the bases they're stationed at."
-I don't accept this argument. I am treating them like soldiers, not children. When at a base (outside theaters of conflict) they have a choice. They can go to a place called, "Off Post". This bizarro world will cater to their every fast food desire. We just don't need to support it "on post".
Great to see other opinions. And thank you for your service! I have great respect for our Marine brethren.
Oh for goodness sakes, give the guys a break and let them have a little fast food. It's not like they are surrounded by opulent pleasures over there. They are big boys and girls and can make their own choices as to what they want to eat.
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ReplyDeleteAs a worker in BK and Pizzahut in BAGRAM, KANDHAR, CAMP PHEONIX, for more than 4 years, i feel 75 % of them needs some break and some nice food. Also do you guys know what they are paying (AAFES) to these civilians? $ 315 monthly. regardless of working hours. some times after threat alarm we used to work almost 22 hours a day. Still i dont feel that i am not less paid because i respect army and their services. Chains of services avilable there like
1) Tim hortons
2) Pizza hut
3) BK
4) Subway
5) China foods
6) Korean Foods
7) Ice crem shops.