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By Sgt. 1st Class Karen Brown
214th Fires Brigade Public Affairs
FORWARD OPERATING BASE DELTA, Iraq –After months of waiting for a normal Army and Air Force Exchange Service post exchange, Soldiers and civilians at Forward Operating Base Delta finally got their wish with the opening of a PX, March 4.
This is just the beginning of what is to come to Delta to improve quality of life for all," said Col. Peter Baker, the 214th Fires Brigade commander. "A lot of improvements like this will happen this year."
Some Soldiers waited in line as long as two hours to be the first to see and buy from the PX.
"I am glad it's open because they have Monster (energy drink) in there," said Spc. Anthony Sage, an Aerostat operator with 214th FB. "I am tired of waiting on my mail. Now I can just buy my stuff."
In the past, the exchange was housed in one room with only basic necessities and a small selection of comfort items for sale.
Cpl. Kenneth Bournival and Spc. Mathew Brodka ran the makeshift exchange since the 214th FB took control of FOB Delta, June 20.
"I'm glad to have been a part of being able to serve the FOB," Bournival said of his work. "I'm very excited because now we are able to offer a full service PX instead of the small one we had."
The PX is open from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. daily. The exchange accepts credit cards, debit cards, Eagle Cash Cards and Military Star cards. Western Union services are also available.
| Date Taken: | 03.04.2008 |
| Date Posted: | 03.06.2008 16:46 |
| Story ID: | 17087 |
| Location: | AL KUT, IQ |
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