SSG Taylor 1165th MPs and SGT Paulin 26th MEB are the only cooks in the military that I know, that actually cook. They work out of a MKT (mobile kitchen trailer) and they feed an entire base three square meals a day. Prior to them coming to Bala Hissar the kitchen only cooked two meals a day and RUMINT is it wasn’t very good. These guys go out of their way to fix a meal. They get sent UGRs (unitized group ration) which is basically food in a bag that you boil and serve. When done this way however, the food can be pretty tasteless. So these guys put their own experience and knowledge of the kitchen to good use, and turn out one good meal after another. SGT Paulin has a cooking background from his civilian career and it shows through his creativity in his meal selections. He can turn a chicken breast into almost any kind of meal imaginable. Every Friday he grills up some steaks, cooked to order and they are comparable to steaks at a restaurant. SSG Taylor is in every morning to cook breakfast. He always has a smile on his face and ensures you get what you want. He made me an omelette this morning, and it was a great start to the day. They both cook for the soldiers and strive to guarantee that we are satisfied. They are NCOs who take care of their men, one meal at a time.
5 comments
peggy versch says:
June 19, 2011 at 8:49 pm (UTC 0)
Hello Joel looks like your having fun there I pray for your safe return when its time for you to come home, I think your doing an awsome job for your country
Lots of respect
Joel in Afghanistan | Ashville Road Church of Christ says:
June 20, 2011 at 2:33 pm (UTC 0)
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Dot says:
July 13, 2011 at 3:30 am (UTC 0)
Wow puts a whole new light on what u and our Birmingham group do there….I really did not have a good pic of how things are there…love the sight will be keeping up with u and it.Give a Shout Out for Joel and his bama boys…Thanks for Freedom……
mary edwards says:
October 31, 2011 at 2:55 pm (UTC 0)
Hi Joel, we got this at the Hardin family reunion this summer, and I’m just now getting to it – great write up – we are so proud of all you guys do for us. Keep up the good work. Miss you lots and hope to see you home safely soon. Love, Mary and Bill Edwards, Dallas, TX
jo says:
February 4, 2012 at 12:55 pm (UTC 0)
Hurray for SSG Taylor 1165th MPs and SGT Paulin!!