Soldiers stationed at an Army base in Dongducheon, South Korea enjoyed turkey and all the trimmings. Two even dressed as turkeys and raised their glasses to mark a day to give thanks.
"Oh, we're just giant turkeys," Sgt. 1st Class Nathan Jaramillo chuckled while in costume. "I guess I bought two of them just so we can represent the pardoned turkeys that the president of the United States would usually go ahead and let live on this grateful day."
Spc Philip Davis, 8-1 Cav, 2nd Brigade and 2nd Infantry Division, dressed in turkey, serve Thanksgiving food at a Normandy warrior restaurant. 24 Nov, Camp Hovey. It’s a U.S. military tradition for commanders to serve the Thanksgiving meal to their troops. In Korea, the dining facilities also hold competitions for the best presentation, giving a competitive spirit to the season.
"It gives them that taste of home. And it's an opportunity for everybody to break bread together, have a meal together. And then for us as leaders, it’s a chance for our soldiers to see us as leaders serving them the meal," explained Col. Chad Roehrman, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team commander.Tensions have been high in Japan and the Korean Peninsula for weeks following, and the barbs did not take a holiday break.
"It's a moment today where you bring family and friends together and really appreciate what we are thankful for," offered Warrant Officer J.D. Mendiola. "And what makes this really special is this is, for some, the first time being away from home. So this is a great opportunity to essentially remind people that even though we are thousands of miles away from family and friends, there's still a family amongst each other here.
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