A bunch of fatties

Today was a down day, with no training. I used it to go to the gym, catch up on phone calls, do laundry, read and write. Tomorrow is a four mile march in full gear. It should be a massacre. Yes, the USAF is overweight and out of shape. Judging by my experience with the Army here, they have the same problem. Generally the demographics mirror the US population at large, and if you ate at the chow hall here you would see why. They ALWAYS have heaps of burgers and fries and desserts and a rainbow selection of soft drinks-- all you can guzzle. Only the best for our warriors.
I know obesity is a complex issue and I'm being insensitive and unprofessional by using the term "fatties" but it really comes down to fact that many people eat too much, regardless of what type of food is eaten. You can get just as fat on expensive organic food as you can on the 79 cent menu at Taco Bell. I saw this quote in an article today: "Obesity is the toxic consequence of a failing economy." One more thing to blame it on... First it was carbs, then it was fat, then it was hormones, then it was back to carbs, now it's the economy. Why not just refrain from having thirds? Could US obesity rates be caused by people eating too much? Probably not.

Photos of the death march to follow...

Just to note, my remaining schedule only includes one day of something called "Army Warrior Training" (I think it includes crawling in the dirt and throwing grenades into empty houses-- that's part of the "Winning Hearts and Minds" campaign), Humvee rollover training (in a simulator), the M9 combat pistol course, and probably a bunch of standing around listening to half wits.

Bagram

I have heard of the detention facility at Bagram because I know they task some USAF psychologists there on BSCTs (behavioral science consultation team). I just read this in the NY Times. The USAF now only asks for volunteers for these assignments. I guess we will be there for some time to come eh?