My son just got back in April from Kandahar and while he was there he received some of these hats. Anyway, some of the guys mentioned they were interested in a thread awhile back, and I thought I would mention it here if they were still interested.
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Canada Day, 2006, Kandahar Afghanistan, Tim Hortons on the Kandahar Air Field Base (KAF) was opened much to the delight of members of the Canadian Armed Forces (and other members of the coalition). Troops could now have a taste of home and and Iced Cappuccino to battle the summer heat. The Tim Hortons trailer in Afghanistan took much logistical planning, and staff members from all across Canada applied to work in Afghanistan to serve our soldiers doubles doubles. There were innumerable stories in the media about the opening of this coffee shop, and of the staff that were putting their lives on hold for 6 months for the greatest cause there is, putting a smile on a soldiers face. The store is an amazing success story, doing daily sales a franchise in Canada could only dream of, especially since it has a limited menu compared to most Tim Hortons back in Canada.
This store was run by the Canadian Forces Personnel Support Agency (CFPSA), however all of the staff training was done according to Tim Hortons corporate standard. Although the trailer had only limited space, it is an amazingly efficient and clean operation, exceeding all food safety expectations, no small feat in the dusty Afghanistan desert. The staff wore the uniforms of the CFPSA, the only piece of uniform that said Tim Hortons was the coveted camo cap you can see in the pictures above. The caps were made in limited numbers, with CFPSA employees receiving two each, as well as some members of the forces during Roto 2&3 getting a cap of their own as well. The caps quickly became a commodity, as not only were they a piece of Canadian military history, they were very aesthetically pleasing, securing its position as a MUST-HAVE item. When Roll-Up-The-Rim was introduced at the outlet in Kandahar, the caps were offered up as a winning prize. This is the same cap you can also find in the Canadian War Museum.
Working at the Tim Hortons out there was one of the greatest, and also most humbling experiences of my life. I was never out on the front lines, but when the boys and girls who were came back, I was there working diligently so that they could enjoy a taste of home a whole world away in a hostile environment. Believe me when I say there is no greater feeling of satisfaction knowing you made a deployment just that much easier. I was given two hats the first day I got off the Herc and onto the base. I wore one during my duties, and kept one safe. This auction is for the one not worn during my deployment, pictured above. Condition is excellent, no rips or tears or discoloration anywhere. I will always cherish my own cap, as well as the memories that come with it. I would like to extend an opportunity for someone else to also own one of these historical items.
Thank you to the Canadian troops, you are my heroes.
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His description
Canada Day, 2006, Kandahar Afghanistan, Tim Hortons on the Kandahar Air Field Base (KAF) was opened much to the delight of members of the Canadian Armed Forces (and other members of the coalition). Troops could now have a taste of home and and Iced Cappuccino to battle the summer heat. The Tim Hortons trailer in Afghanistan took much logistical planning, and staff members from all across Canada applied to work in Afghanistan to serve our soldiers doubles doubles. There were innumerable stories in the media about the opening of this coffee shop, and of the staff that were putting their lives on hold for 6 months for the greatest cause there is, putting a smile on a soldiers face. The store is an amazing success story, doing daily sales a franchise in Canada could only dream of, especially since it has a limited menu compared to most Tim Hortons back in Canada.
This store was run by the Canadian Forces Personnel Support Agency (CFPSA), however all of the staff training was done according to Tim Hortons corporate standard. Although the trailer had only limited space, it is an amazingly efficient and clean operation, exceeding all food safety expectations, no small feat in the dusty Afghanistan desert. The staff wore the uniforms of the CFPSA, the only piece of uniform that said Tim Hortons was the coveted camo cap you can see in the pictures above. The caps were made in limited numbers, with CFPSA employees receiving two each, as well as some members of the forces during Roto 2&3 getting a cap of their own as well. The caps quickly became a commodity, as not only were they a piece of Canadian military history, they were very aesthetically pleasing, securing its position as a MUST-HAVE item. When Roll-Up-The-Rim was introduced at the outlet in Kandahar, the caps were offered up as a winning prize. This is the same cap you can also find in the Canadian War Museum.
Working at the Tim Hortons out there was one of the greatest, and also most humbling experiences of my life. I was never out on the front lines, but when the boys and girls who were came back, I was there working diligently so that they could enjoy a taste of home a whole world away in a hostile environment. Believe me when I say there is no greater feeling of satisfaction knowing you made a deployment just that much easier. I was given two hats the first day I got off the Herc and onto the base. I wore one during my duties, and kept one safe. This auction is for the one not worn during my deployment, pictured above. Condition is excellent, no rips or tears or discoloration anywhere. I will always cherish my own cap, as well as the memories that come with it. I would like to extend an opportunity for someone else to also own one of these historical items.
Thank you to the Canadian troops, you are my heroes.
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