our veterans who have placed their lives on the line for us,
so that I and my family may live in peace and safety.
For every man and woman who stands between us and the wolves,
I give thanks for you!
I hope your Thanksgiving has been a safe and quiet one!
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SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, South Carolina --
During our nation's Civil War, the 16th President of the United States,
Abraham Lincoln issued the first official Thanksgiving proclamation in
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Airmen give thanks, continue mission
1st Lt. Nick Biggs, a C-130 Hercules
copilot, enjoys a Thanksgiving dinner Nov. 27 at Bagram Airfield,
Afghanistan. A contracting company providing catering services to
deployed coalition forces put extra effort into providing the
time-honored feast to American servicemembers at Bagram. Lieutenant
Biggs is from Peoria, Ill., and is thankful for his family and friends
supporting him during his deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt.
Samuel Morse) 
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Center Provides Thanksgiving Meals to Troops
U.S. troops serving in the Middle East will dine on a traditional Thanksgiving meal, thanks to the efforts of Defense Supply Center Philadelphia employees. Story
Chairman Gives Thanks to Troops
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24, 2008 – In his 2008 Thanksgiving Day message released today, Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, noted the wartime similarities between today and the proclamation of the national holiday 140 years ago.
Here is the text of Mullen’s message:
Citing
the many blessings bestowed upon the United States, these timeless
words were delivered by Abraham Lincoln in his 1863 proclamation
establishing Thanksgiving Day as a national holiday:
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EXERCISED ONE OF THEIR FUNDAMENTAL AND MOST CHERISHED RIGHTS: THE
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Thanksgiving Message from General William E. Ward, Commander of U.S. Africa Command
USAFRICOM
Team,
Thanksgiving Day is a unique holiday that brings together all
Americans, regardless of our many faiths and cultural backgrounds.
Traditionally, we gather with family and friends to reflect on the year
past, and give thanks for the blessings and freedoms we enjoy as
Americans. It is... (Full Story)
USS Theodore Roosevelt Hosts General Petraeus on Thanksgiving
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Bonnie Williams, USS Theodore Roosevelt Public Affairs
USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Theodore Roosevelt (TR) (CVN 71) hosted Army Gen. David H. Petraeus, commander, U.S. Central Command, Nov. 27-28 to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with the crew.
Petraeus, along with Commander 5th Fleet, Vice Adm. William E. Gortney,
visited the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, currently deployed to the
5th Fleet area of responsibility.
ISAF soldiers at Camp Stone celebrate Thanksgiving
Deployed
U.S. Army, Air Force and Navy service members, as well as U.S.
civilians and international military members, share an American
Thanksgiving meal at Camp Stone near Herat, Afghanistan, Nov. 27. (.Jpg/293kb)
KABUL, Afghanistan — U.S. service members, contractors, civilians and international military guests celebrated Thanksgiving at Camp Stone in western Afghanistan Nov. 27.
As the dining facility opened its doors, a long line of people had already formed in anticipation of the Thanksgiving meal prepared inside. Upon entering, guests were welcomed by base commanders and leaders carving the turkeys and serving side dishes.
Preparing for Thanksgiving Day food service competition
Soldiers make decorations for no holds barred food service competition between Hawaii Army...More
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