One of the many peculiar things about being stationed overseas is how the BX and Commissary are more than just places to shop. They are a social hub. Any given base operates much like a small community, and since everyone in the community needs groceries, you have a pretty good chance of running in to someone you know or recognise there. At Aviano, the BX, Commissary, movie theatre, and post office all share a parking lot, and it's always abuzz with activity.
Equally peculiar is how I rarely shopped at the BX or Commissary when I was stateside. About the only things I bought on base in Utah were gasoline and booze.
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