Afghan refugee's tweet about food at Fort Bliss receives backlash, ends with change

by Fallon Fischer

Tue, September 7th 2021, 10:15 PM UTC

Contractors serve food to Afghan evacuees during breakfast at Fort Bliss’ Doña Ana Complex in New Mexico, Sept. 7, 2021. The Department of Defense, through U.S. Northern Command, and in support of the Department of Homeland Security, is providing transportation, temporary housing, medical screening, and general support for at least 50,000 Afghan evacuees at suitable facilities, in permanent or temporary structures, as quickly as possible. This initiative provides Afghan personnel essential support at secure locations outside Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Pablo Saez, 24th Theater Public Affairs Support Element)

A Soldier with 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division opens the blinds in the dining facility on the Dona Ana Range Complex near Fort Bliss, New Mexico, Aug. 19, 2021. The Department of Defense, in support of the Department of State, is providing transportation and temporary housing in support of Operation Allies Refuge. This initiative follows through on America's commitment to Afghan citizens who have helped the United States, and provides them essential support at secure locations outside Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo by: Staff Sgt. Michael West/2ABCT)

A breakfast meal consisting of two boiled eggs, hashbrowns, an apple and bread is served to Afghan evacuees at Fort Bliss’ Doña Ana Complex in New Mexico, Sept. 7, 2021. The Department of Defense, through U.S. Northern Command, and in support of the Department of Homeland Security, is providing transportation, temporary housing, medical screening, and general support for at least 50,000 Afghan evacuees at suitable facilities, in permanent or temporary structures, as quickly as possible. This initiative provides Afghan personnel essential support at secure locations outside Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Pablo Saez, 24th Theater Public Affairs Support Element)

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Contractors serve food to Afghan evacuees during breakfast at Fort Bliss’ Doña Ana Complex in New Mexico, Sept. 7, 2021. The Department of Defense, through U.S. Northern Command, and in support of the Department of Homeland Security, is providing transportation, temporary housing, medical screening, and general support for at least 50,000 Afghan evacuees at suitable facilities, in permanent or temporary structures, as quickly as possible. This initiative provides Afghan personnel essential support at secure locations outside Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Pablo Saez, 24th Theater Public Affairs Support Element)

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