Conditions
While the U.S. military used the base during the Iraq War (2003–2011), there were various amenities for the troops stationed there, such as a large post exchange and restaurants such as Pizza Hut, Burger King, Taco Bell, and a Green Beans coffee shop, but these were closed as of October 7, 2011. Two dining facilities operated by KBR provided hot food for the troops, U.S. government civilians and contractors working on the base; they also closed and MRE's were latterly the only option for food. The base also boasts a large chapel and a decent MWR facility. A private contractor, SniperHill, provided commercial internet service but the highest speed available was 256k at a cost of $110 per month.
Most personnel living on the installation latterly lived in containerized housing units, affectionately known as CHU's, as opposed to conventional tent quarters.
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