Refurbished FOB is More Hospitable to Soldiers

The Forward Operating Base at the mouth of the Sarstoon River began to deteriorate soon after its construction in 2016. Eventually, the Belize Defence Force had to limit its occupancy to only daylight hours because its structural integrity had come into question due to erosion. But a reinforced structure was opened recently, and again, B.D.F. soldiers are there to keep Belize’s southernmost boundary intact. And Commander of the B.D.F., Brigadier General Azariel Loria told News Five that the refurbished facility offers a much more spacious and comfortable working environment for the soldiers.

 

Brig. Gen. Azariel Loria, Commander, B.D.F

“Finally we have a better building, a better place for our soldiers to work in, with dignity. That’s how we envision that they must be treated, that their work. They are soldiers, we understand, but if we could create an environment so that they could live better, work better. The working conditions are a bit better. I believe that if that is possible, that we should give it to them. The building is completed. It has been refurbished and also as an attachment to that building is a kitchen that will be used as a little mini auditorium for visitors. If there are any visitors, it could be used as a briefing room or a briefing house.”