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BASRA, Iraq – Coalition forces can now shop for American goods in Basra with the grand opening of a newly completed 5,000 square foot Army Air Force Exchange Service store, March 2.
The $1.7 million exchange, located on the Basra Contingency Operations Base, was welcomed by more than 100 service members after months of anticipation.
"This is a great day for Soldiers who have been anxiously looking forward to its arrival," said Col. David Clark, deputy commander, Title 10, 10th Mountain Division, prior to cutting the ceremonial ribbon.
The new facility will offer clothing, electronics, food and other goods to troops in the area.
"It means a lot, having better access to food and supplies," said U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Lester Cape, a member of the 557 Red Horse Engineer Wing.
This new store is the cornerstone to an extended food court and morale area which will include Pizza Hut, Burger King and a Green Beans coffee house. The two Subway sandwich shops on the COB will remain in place.
The official transfer of authority in Basra from British to U.S. control will take place in late March.
| Date Taken: | 03.02.2009 |
| Date Posted: | 03.04.2009 08:50 |
| Story ID: | 30728 |
| Location: | BASRA, IQ |
| Web Views: | 233 |
| Downloads: | 193 |
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