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The CFPSA staff in Afghanistan
Deployed ops quotes that speak for themselves
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| Trish Flemming (left) and co-worker Susan Smith in front of their tent at Kandahar Air Field. |
“I arrived mid June, and can’t believe how fast the time has flown by already. The conditions are very much like camping. I sleep in a tent, with six other women. We eat our meals with plastic cutlery, paper cups, and paper plates. In July the temperature reached over 60 degrees Celsius, but luckily we have air conditioning in our sleeping and work quarters. We’ve had our share of sad times, but the tougher it gets, the more convinced I am that our organization belongs here. I couldn’t imagine not being here to give the CF members our support. What I’ll miss most, when I go back home, are the military people. They’re the most amazing group of people I have ever worked with. They’ll do anything for you and appreciate everything you do for them, even if it’s only to listen, or offer a smile.”
CF Memeber
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| WO B. Gallant starts his day at Tims with some of his staff. |
“When they asked us to quickly jot down a few words at the counter on how important it is to have Timmy’s here, I thought that there was no way I could do it justice with just a few words while on my way to work. To me here in theatre, it’s not just a coffee shop or a quick stop on the way to work, like it is at home. It has become a social meeting place where for a few seconds each day you feel like you’re at home. I always start my day at Tims with a few of my staff, a coffee and a bagel. Whenever I have to meet a comrade here at KAF, it’s always, ‘DO YOU HAVE TIME FOR A TIMS’, or just ‘MEET YOU AT TIMS’. The second.aspect of this experience is the staff. Having staff from Canada is probably what makes it work. The personnel are friendly, social and add to the few seconds of home. To me, this isn’t just a coffee shop, but also a major morale boost, and I’m glad that they’re here!”-WO B. Gallant
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| Candace MacDonald serves up a cup of coffee and a few seconds of home. |
“The name Tim Hortons is nothing new to Canadian soldiers, but something that reminds them of home. It’s a place they can go to everyday with friends in Canada, so why not here! The fresh taste of coffee and a friendly smile makes them feel a little bit at home. It’s a time they can relax and enjoy one of the things they miss. Every nationality on camp has pretty much been in to see us and try our stuff! Adding to the phrase “I’m hooked on Timmies”, they never go anywhere else. NATO soldiers are even buying mugs and cans of coffee and sending them home as gifts!” -Candace MacDonald, Tim Hortons staff