Camp Phoenix

This article is about Camp Phoenix the military installation. For Camp Phoenix (2), see Camp Phoenix (disambiguation).

Camp Phoenix is a NATO military installation in Afghanistan, maintained by the United States Army. It is located in Kabul, about six miles from the Kabul International Airport (KIA). Camp Phoenix is administered by the 26th "YANKEE" Maneuver Enhancement Brigade (United States), Massachusetts Army National Guard.

The 1-134 Cavalry (TF Fury), Nebraska National Guard, also stationed at Camp Phoenix, trains the Afghan National Police and the Afghan National Army.

The 981st Medical Detachment Preventive Medicine also occupy space on Camp Phoenix. They are responsible for maintaining public health in the Kabul area. It is populated mainly by U.S. and other NATO armed forces, along with a number of U.S. and local national contractors who support military personnel in logistical and operational roles.

Camp Phoenix is also the location of the United States Air Force's 855th Air Expeditionary Squadron.

On April 2, 2011 three suicide bombers of uncertain affiliation were killed by the base defenders during an attack on Camp Phoenix. Two self-detonated, causing little damage. There were no coalition casualties.

Amenities

Camp Phoenix has a small AAFES PX (Post Exchange), which offers a limited line of items found in convenience stores and department stores in the United States, such as a small selection of electronics. The PX also sells some military clothing and tactical goods for the war on terror. The PX area has a Green Bean Coffee shop. There are also pool and ping pong tables available. The Dining Facility (DFAC) offers a large menu, including short order, weekly "surf and turf," Americanized versions of "Mexican" food, "Chinese" food, and "Italian" food, soft drinks, and ice cream.

Just outside the PX is a Pizza Hut which opened 2/19/11. A Burger King also opened 7/4/11.

External links

• Camp Phoenix
• History of Kabul and description of current situation
• Webpage for CJTF Phoenix VII
• Webpage for 27th BCT of the New York National Guard as CJTF Phoenix VII
• Webpage for 218th of South Carolina National Guard as CJTF Phoenix VI