A few weeks back, we noticed that a chaplain at U.S. Forward Operating Base Hammer in Iraq had mentioned Serious Eats' photo-sharing site, Photograzing, and also A Hamburger Today. We chatted a bit in the comments of his blog post, and he volunteered to send some photos of the burgers at the base. Here they are, with some words from Chaplain Andrews. —Adam
This bacon cheeseburger made at the FOB Hammer DFAC (Dining Facility) is an example of the great way the people of America are providing for our soldiers every day.
Now, of course, it has a million calories and is cooked on a wide short-order grill, but it is completely healthy for all of the stress that any American soldier needs cured. This hamburger is served on a plastic picnic plate and eaten with a side order of fresh french fries (or freedom fries, depending on your political persuasion) and an Iraqi Coke Light (Diet Coke). The cooks at the DFAC have these hamburgers ready for lunch and dinner every single day. If nothing else looks good at the DFAC, the hamburgers are always the wise choice.
—Chaplain Andrews
Thanks for the photos, Chaplain Andrews! I'd imagine that even though it's got a million calories, you'd tend to work those off throughout the day and in that heat. Lord knows you guys and gals deserve a good burger. Thanks again, and keep safe.
I am amazed when I see pics of our troops, and they always seem to be smiling. Thanks men and women! Sending you beers to go with your burgers. Stay safe!
I'm a guy from Sweden and I wish there was a way to express my thanks and gratitude to the americans who are risking their life in Iraq and Afghanistan. I wish you guys all the best.
And it looks like you can get a pretty decent hamburger there... Even though a good hamburger can't compensate for risking one's life a good hamburger is always a good hamburger.
I hope it was delicious and satisfying! This cheeseburger was prepared by (no-bid) contractors and every time one is cooked, U.S. taxpayers are billed for three that don't exist.
Hooray for all our military men and women! Now that Russia is acting up we need them more than ever. I'm glad you guys can get a decent burger n fries over there.
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This bacon cheeseburger made at the FOB Hammer DFAC (Dining Facility) is an example of the great way the people of America are providing for our soldiers every day.
13 Comments:
Yes...keep safe! And thank you.
Cary at 3:48PM on 08/22/08
I am amazed when I see pics of our troops, and they always seem to be smiling. Thanks men and women! Sending you beers to go with your burgers. Stay safe!
erinlovestoeat at 4:46PM on 08/22/08
I'm a guy from Sweden and I wish there was a way to express my thanks and gratitude to the americans who are risking their life in Iraq and Afghanistan. I wish you guys all the best.
And it looks like you can get a pretty decent hamburger there... Even though a good hamburger can't compensate for risking one's life a good hamburger is always a good hamburger.
Marcus at 5:18PM on 08/22/08
I hope it was delicious and satisfying! This cheeseburger was prepared by (no-bid) contractors and every time one is cooked, U.S. taxpayers are billed for three that don't exist.
Luther at 5:40PM on 08/22/08
but remember, children, coke light =/= diet coke. well, it's just hardcore addicts like me who notice, but still.
Kaley at 10:31PM on 08/22/08
I second that Kaley... I miss my Coke Lights, Diet Cokes are good but just not the same.
justlikeaholiday at 1:06AM on 08/23/08
@ justlikeaholiday
where are you from? did you move to the U.S. from somewhere?
Kaley at 9:31AM on 08/23/08
Wonder how much Cheney-burton profits on each burger eaten?
iwannacook at 10:05PM on 08/23/08
Hooray for all our military men and women! Now that Russia is acting up we need them more than ever. I'm glad you guys can get a decent burger n fries over there.
gaffer at 11:10PM on 08/23/08
GOD BLESS YOU GUYS!!!
THANK YOU!!!!
burgerboy at 10:42AM on 08/25/08
Thanks for all you do - God Bless!!
nichole at 4:13PM on 08/25/08
Hooah sir! Keep your head down and your spirits up.
nhfoodie at 2:55PM on 08/26/08
Kaley - delayed reply, sorry! I studied abroad in Italy for a year and developed a serious addiction. What about you?
justlikeaholiday at 6:35PM on 08/28/08