U.S. Military Bases in Afghanistan Named After Fallen Heroes
Some in the Pentagon question naming temporary bases after fallen heroes.
Nov. 24, 2011— -- intro:My travels with the 2-27 Infantry and the all American dustoff MedEvac company, brought me to several bases named after those who have made the ultimate sacrifice over there.
Forward Operating Base Bostick, Forward Operating Base Fenty, the Staff Sgt. Heathe N. Craig Joint Theater Hospital at Bagram Airfield -- these names might just seem like places on a map or buildings visitors breeze by on their way to the barracks or the mess hall, but behind each name is a story and a grieving family.
Some in the Pentagon question the policy of naming these temporary bases after fallen heroes. They worry that the sentimentality, the loyalty, troops might feel because of the name, which might get in the way of tactical decisions to shut down a base.
One day U.S. forces will close these outposts or turn them over to Afghan security forces. The names will change or vanish.