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Tag: Thanksgiving

Members of the military serve Thanksgiving dinner to veterans as they walk down the buffet line

Nov. 30, 2018

Veterans serving veterans, giving thanks across military generations

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Many Americans gathered with family and friends to give thanks last week; however, members of the DLA Land and Maritime family met with another family to give thanks this season – veterans. The 13-member group of active duty and retired service members led by the Joint Reserve Force supported the Columbus VA annual Thanksgiving feast for area veterans. The event was held at the American Legion Post 144 on South High Street Nov. 16.

The 386th AEW, Expeditionary Force Support Squadron, cook for approximately 7,000 Airmen, soldiers, civilians and coalition forces daily

Nov. 23, 2017

Gobble it up: 386 EFSS prepares for Thanksgiving

SOUTHWEST ASIA — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing website — Months of planning and weeks of preparation come down to the next 8 hours. The 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, Expeditionary Force Support Squadron is preparing to cook the Thanksgiving Day Lunch for approximately 7,000 Airmen, soldiers, civilians and coalition forces stationed at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia.

Senior officers serve Thanksgiving meals at Bagram Airfield

Nov. 21, 2017

DLA delivers Thanksgiving meals to troops overseas

PHILADELPHIA — The Subsistence team sent more than 200,000 pounds of traditional Thanksgiving food to field kitchens, dining facilities and galleys throughout the Middle East and other parts of the U.S. Central Command.

Navy Capt. Mike Wettlaufer, commanding officer aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), serves turkey during a Thanksgiving meal Nov. 26, 2015. DLA Troop Support’s Subsistence supply chain provides service members around the world a taste of home for Thanksgiving every year.

Nov. 21, 2016

DLA delivers Thanksgiving meals to troops overseas

PHILADELPHIA — American troops serving around the world will be able to enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal, thanks to the Defense Logistics Agency. More than 14,968 pounds of turkey and 8,712 pies, including sweet potato and pumpkin, have been delivered to troops in Afghanistan.

Army Brig. Gen. Richard Dix, commander, DLA Distribution (front row, left), and other military members and their spouses stationed at Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna, volunteered their time on Nov. 20 to help distribute Thanksgiving meals to those in need at the West Shore Senior Center.

Nov. 25, 2015

Susquehanna installation military help local community have a happy Thanksgiving

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — For many local community members, a Thanksgiving meal can be difficult to afford. On Nov. 20, military members and their spouses stationed at Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna helped the West Shore Senior Center provide meals to those in need.

Culinary Specialist 1st Class John Mobley, from Philadelphia, prepares a turkey for carving for a Thanksgiving meal aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67). Cole is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe.

Nov. 23, 2015

Troop Support serves taste of home to military overseas for Thanksgiving

PHILADELPHIA — Service members around the world will have a taste of home this Thanksgiving, thanks to DLA Troop Support. More than 15,000 pounds of turkey and 1,854 pies have been provided in time for troops in Afghanistan to enjoy their holiday meals.