In November 2024, soldiers at Fort Carson, Colorado, were served a single slice of toast and a scoop of lima beans for dinner. Of the $22 million available to buy food at Fort Carson, only $5 million was used for that purpose. At Fort Hood, Texas, only two of ten dining facilities were open for service.
A tale of one installation. One time is a mistake but multiple times within the last several months. @USArmy_FtCarson pic.twitter.com/t7QBPaWqDM
— hots&cots (@hotscots_app) November 20, 2024
Muleskinner DFAC at @drum10thmtn. Not the best way to fuel soldiers. pic.twitter.com/iAs2NEiOWK
— hots&cots (@hotscots_app) November 26, 2024
During 2024, the US Army siphoned off at least $151 million from the soldiers’ food budget and diverted it to other uses. A review of financial records from just 11 installations revealed that $151 million, or 67%, of the $225…
