PETER BLAKELY

Americans in Paradise

US Troops Stationed overseas in Okinawa, A paradise compared to those based in Iraq. Many service men and women renew their stay on this beautiful tropical island despite increasing tensions among some Islanders opposed to the continued American military presence. Military Personal and their families enjoy most of the comforts of home, including popoular fast food restaurants, first run american movies and Shopping in base stores filled with American consumer goods and food Products.

  
  
     
  
  
  
     
  
  
  
     
  
  
After  a  long day training the marines are allowed to make a  meal run to one of the several fast food restaurants on base, Enjoying a Taco Bell meal instead of MRE's (meals ready to eat)