In this, exactly. You know, it could be a tent. It could be way worse. The people prior to us had their tent time, and all that, so we got lucky. The biggest challenge for Sergeant Christy is dealing with the separation from her husband and two children back in Portland.
Soldiers get live entertainment, movies, and have access to extensive facilities for exercise.
There's even a bar of sorts, called Triggers, but it's an alcohol-free bar. Despite all the amenities, though, there is an ever- present reminder of potential danger. Everyone is required to carry either an M-16 rifle or an automatic pistol at all times, despite the fact that Army Intelligence rates the risk to US soldiers as low. Just are not cooperating. And it's a local problem.