New PX opens its doors at Kalsu

Photo By Maj. Eric Verzola | Dozens wait for the grand opening of the new Post Exchange to open its doors Dec. 10 at Forward Operating Base Kalsu, Iraq. The Army and Air Force Exchange Service opens the doors of its newest store at the base camp, located approximately 40 miles south of Baghdad.  

ISKANDARIYAH, IRAQ

12.10.2006

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2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division Public Affairs

By Maj. Eric Verzola
4th BCT (ABN), 25th Inf. Div. PAO

FORWARD OPERATING BASE KALSU, Iraq – On a cool December morning, Col. Michael X. Garrett, commander, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, welcomed paratroopers, sailors, airmen, civilians, contractors and Soldiers to the grand opening of the new Post Exchange here Dec. 10.

"A PX means a lot to all deployed, "said Garrett. "The PX brings nice things someone needs, but brings us back home momentarily. We all know the PX back at home station, like at Fort Richardson, Alaska. It keeps us linked back to where we are from and reminds of home."

During his remarks at the grand opening, Garrett also recognized the efforts of the Army and Air Force Army Exchange Service and 4th BCT personnel who coordinated the building and opening of the base's new PX.

Up to now, occupants at FOB Kalsu didn't have a PX. The previous unit used a Soldier-run PX. When the "Spartan" Brigade moved in, that facility was closed.

• Date Taken: 12.10.2006
• Date Posted: 12.13.2006 14:28
• Story ID: 8568
• Location: ISKANDARIYAH, IQ