Put Starbucks on base?

PO1 Cleve Ikaika Waiwaiole — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 18:25:48 -0400

$*** wouldn't roll downhill as fast haha!

Response by CPT Zachary Brooks made Mar 23 at 2015 6:26 PM

CPT Zachary Brooks — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 18:26:35 -0400

Never been to Fort Bragg have you?

Response by MSG Wade Huffman made Mar 23 at 2015 6:51 PM

MSG Wade Huffman — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 18:51:32 -0400

There are already Starbucks on base, at least here at Wright Patterson AFB.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 23 at 2015 6:58 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 18:58:22 -0400

The same place that has been trying to have conversation with white people about not "not hating black people" because they are "tolerant" white people, who are really early 20 Something's with Liberal Arts Degrees that the ink is still wet…

Yeah, the Military doesn't need that kind of business on base.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 23 at 2015 7:07 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 19:07:00 -0400

Yea sure why not. I still prefer the green bean

Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made Mar 23 at 2015 7:38 PM

TSgt Joshua Copeland — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 19:38:20 -0400

AF bases normally have them. Have to get a mocha latte half caf before hitting the golf course for a quick round before staff meeting...

I am only half joking.

Response by CSM Michael J. Uhlig made Mar 23 at 2015 8:35 PM

CSM Michael J. Uhlig — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 20:35:37 -0400

I've heard multiple times they were more interested I the bottom line and less concerned with giving any support to our troops and those protecting the public...is this still true?

http://www.snopes.com/politics/military/starbucks.asp

Response by SFC Ronnie Seaton Jr made Mar 23 at 2015 8:45 PM

SFC Ronnie Seaton Jr — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 20:45:46 -0400

We have a Starbucks on post at JBLM, WA

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 23 at 2015 9:03 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 21:03:11 -0400

Fort hood has a Java Hut on post that serves Starbucks coffee...greatest place on base!!!

Response by COL Charles Williams made Mar 24 at 2015 12:02 AM

COL Charles Williams — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 00:02:44 -0400

They are already on bases... What we need is Green Beans...

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 24 at 2015 3:35 AM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 03:35:30 -0400

PO1 Cleve Ikaika Waiwaiole just hit the H3 and drive across to the windward side. We have one on base at Marine Corps Base Hawaii.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 24 at 2015 5:10 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 05:10:26 -0400

There's a Starbucks on Fort Campbell. Join the Army... we have frappuccinos!

Response by SPC Edward Tapper made Mar 24 at 2015 5:35 AM

SPC Edward Tapper — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 05:35:11 -0400

Good question. Short answer, NO! "Why?", you may ask. Simple. While Starbucks would love to sell their "girly" coffee on bases around the world, praying on unsuspecting service members and civilian workers, their corporate position on donations is not very supportive of Veterans. While they have donated millions of dollars to the G, L, TG movement and the like, they adamantly refuse to donate to organizations such as Wounded Warrior Project, Operation Home Front and the like. The corporate stance is that they do not wish to support war, acts of war or any show of military force. The government should take care of Veterans, not them. We knew the risks of death and injury when we enlisted.

To me, they are saying, "Thank you for serving. Sorry you lost two legs and an arm. Maybe you'll be more careful next time, but sorry, you're not our problem. Go beg from someone else!"

Response by PO1 Stephen Caldonetti made Mar 24 at 2015 5:48 AM

PO1 Stephen Caldonetti — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 05:48:17 -0400

There is a Starbucks on Schofield Barracks at the Exchange.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 24 at 2015 5:59 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 05:59:05 -0400

What have you got against good coffee?

Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made Mar 24 at 2015 6:52 AM

CPT Aaron Kletzing — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 06:52:52 -0400

PO1 Cleve Ikaika Waiwaiole -- I see you are in Hawaii. I was at Schofield Barracks. I know that Schofield has a Starbucks, if not two of them. Also, almost every Army base I have been to has a Starbucks. Maybe it's time for you to join the Army, lol. :-)

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 24 at 2015 7:45 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 07:45:50 -0400

They have one on JBLM

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made Mar 24 at 2015 8:24 AM

LTC Paul Labrador — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 08:24:36 -0400

Do they not have them on Navy bases? Because they have them on Army posts and AF bases. Hell, we had TWO on Yongsan and that post is postage stamp sized. May be difference in the fast food contracts (i.e. AAFES has Burger King and NEX has McDonalds).

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 24 at 2015 9:01 AM

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 09:01:00 -0400

Here in Fort Meade we have a Starbucks in the brand new PX PO1 Cleve Ikaika Waiwaiole

Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made Mar 24 at 2015 9:27 AM

TSgt Joshua Copeland — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 09:27:18 -0400

What I have learned in this thread, everyone except CMSgt Private RallyPoint Member and the Navy has a starbuck on post LOL

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 24 at 2015 9:52 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 09:52:04 -0400

As already stated, many Starbucks on Army posts already. One of note is the community Starbucks on Fort Benning Putting coffee shops in the neighborhoods is a great way to build community and make the on-post living experience a little more enjoyable.

Starbucks (like Delta Airlines) often gets hooked by these internet movements that claim they do not support veterans or they are disrespectful etc. I have never had that experience, mainly because the communities in which I have lived have been exceptionally supportive. The Fort Drum Starbucks (as with many others) sends donated coffee to deployed troops -- shipping isn't free as we all know) and often times the employees donate before the package ships.

I am going to get it no matter where it is -- better to have it closer and supporting the community directly than having it too far away!

Response by SSG Christopher Parrish made Mar 24 at 2015 10:01 AM

SSG Christopher Parrish — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 10:01:59 -0400

Starbucks coffee sucks, if they have to market putting all that crap in to make their espresso taste better then they have failed. I would much prefer seeing local vendors get the contract, you tend to get better coffee as well as support the local economy.

Response by PO3 Steven Sherrill made Mar 24 at 2015 10:38 AM

PO3 Steven Sherrill — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 10:38:41 -0400

They charge half an E-1's bi weekly paycheck for a latte. Starbuck's is spreading like a virus. They are overpriced, and getting down to the heart of it, their actual coffee is not that good. From a health perspective, their drinks that taste good have so many calories, you would need to choose lunch or latte?

Response by SPC David Shaffer made Mar 24 at 2015 11:39 AM

SPC David Shaffer — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 11:39:05 -0400

I love coffee! The bases should not stop at just a Starbucks though. There are many other great coffee shops SMs should never have to do without. ;)

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 24 at 2015 12:09 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 12:09:10 -0400

Amy have them.

Response by SSG Eddye Royal made Mar 24 at 2015 1:05 PM

SSG Eddye Royal — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 13:05:24 -0400

The same as the previous statement, statement own stock, go to RICH DAD , POOR DAD!! send your team.MAKE ME RICH TOO!!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 24 at 2015 1:22 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 13:22:44 -0400

Dunkin Donuts is were you'll find that kick to get the day started right. Starbucks is over priced and I'm not a fan of anything of theirs. I'm surprised they allow them on military installations due to their choosing stances on social issues going on across the country.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 24 at 2015 2:14 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 14:14:19 -0400

You are all crazy... Starbucks SUCKS! we need a Green Bean or Duncan

Response by TSgt Richard Wheeler made Mar 24 at 2015 3:17 PM

TSgt Richard Wheeler — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 15:17:52 -0400

Can't we just make it mandatory that all bases have a Dunkin Donuts instead? I mean PT is over rated anyways

Response by CW4 Keith Dolliver made Mar 24 at 2015 4:14 PM

CW4 Keith Dolliver — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 16:14:05 -0400

We have them everywhere in Korea... What we really need is Tim Hortons! That was the best part about Kandahar.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 24 at 2015 4:31 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 16:31:42 -0400

One in the BX on Peterson AFB, but I like better the fact there's a tiny independent place in the MSG building and a kiosk (although using Starbucks branded coffee) in the clinic. In most cases the more independent it is the better, in my experience.

Response by 1LT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 25 at 2015 1:03 PM

1LT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 13:03:23 -0400

Come to Fort Knox! We have Starbucks AND Green Beans!!!

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 25 at 2015 4:51 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 16:51:31 -0400

There is one on Fort Polk. I'm pretty sure it's also the only one within a 50 mile radius of this place also... We're moving up in the world!

Response by PO2 David Hagwood made Mar 25 at 2015 5:02 PM

PO2 David Hagwood — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 17:02:34 -0400

Our base has Starbucks as well as several Navy ships. They're TAD personnel trained to be baristas by Starbucks using real Starbucks espresso beans. It was nice to get a frap or a latte now and then on deployment. Heck, some shops have made their own carriers for large orders for the work center. You fly, I buy.

Response by SSG Robert Burns made Mar 25 at 2015 10:41 PM

SSG Robert Burns — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 22:41:44 -0400

AER loans are gonna sky rocket.

Response by CPL Jesse Vasconcelos made Mar 25 at 2015 10:44 PM

CPL Jesse Vasconcelos — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 22:44:53 -0400

If enough want it, do it. This is not elementary school where Michelle Obama want peas and carrots. We defend our country and most are not old enough to buy a beer. They want it let them have it. I prefer Dunkin Donuts.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Mar 25 at 2015 10:51 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 22:51:20 -0400

YES X 10,000!!!! Also, get rid of all the BK's and replace them with Mcdonalds or Wendy's...

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Mar 26 at 2015 10:09 PM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 22:09:42 -0400

And put AAFES Green Beens out of business? might be 2 much strain on the system. :-)

Response by MSG Tim Gray made Mar 27 at 2015 1:28 AM

MSG Tim Gray — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 01:28:14 -0400

Free enterprise, we have everything else, why not a drive thru.

Response by SSG Paul Forel made Mar 27 at 2015 1:49 AM

SSG Paul Forel — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 01:49:07 -0400

It seems there are Starbucks shops on bases already.

However, as the question stands, I would reply 'no' and that the concession should be given to a company that does not ask civilians with concealed [firearms] carry permits to leave their firearms in their cars before coming into their stores.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Nov 9 at 2015 4:22 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Mon, 09 Nov 2015 16:22:55 -0500

Fort Drum needs one desperately... We have like seven Dunkin Donuts, which basically means we have no good coffee...

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Nov 24 at 2015 1:48 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 13:48:47 -0500

They will start paying for college for it's employees children soon. That is outstanding.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 23 at 2017 2:10 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 23 Mar 2017 14:10:46 -0400

Will make BCP programs have more people join.....