American troops can now buy beer, wine, ciders, and hard seltzers from the dining hall—but only at a single stateside base. Fort Hood, which is home to 38,000 troops in Central Texas, is the first dining hall to offer alcohol for sale through “42 Bistro,” according to Task & Purpose, which reports that the venue is styled to resemble a “campus-style” dining hall. “Our soldiers are adults, so we’re treating them accordingly,” Lt. Col. Joseph Payton, a spokesperson for III Corps at Fort Hood, tells Task & Purpose. “This provides another dining option for eligible patrons while maintaining the standards of responsible alcohol consumption expected across the installation.” While booze is allowed to flow at Ft. Hood, it will be far from around the clock. Alcohol purchases will be limited to 5 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from noon to 7 p.m. on weekends. A photo shared by the base shows that all drinks, including Bud Light, White Claw, and craft beers, all cost $6 and are served in either a can or a bottle.
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