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Article: An Oasis in the Desert.(Bahrain)(Brief Article)
- Article from:
- Parks & Recreation
- Article date:
- December 1, 1999
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CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 1999 National Recreation and Park Association. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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Picture this: A desert island in the middle of the Persian Gulf, palm trees sway in the breeze, the setting sun highlights camels on the horizon. All around are Bedouin tents, belly dancers, gold, intricately woven carpets, and the wafting, warming scents of exotic foods.
It may sound too good to be true, but this is just another day for the U.S. Navy Bahrain Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department, whose programs provide a, welcome oasis for U.S. military personnel. As the only U.S. military base in the Central Command Area of Responsibility (AOR), comprising more than 20 countries, the Naval Support Activity Bahrain staff provides true "Arabian
Nights" ...