Service members eat lunch during a Thanksgiving meal
Service members eat lunch during a Thanksgiving meal at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Nov. 28, 2019. Wing Leadership took turns serving Thanksgiving meals to Airmen and coalition partners at the base. In addit... More
Command Sgt. Maj. Rietta Owens, left, senior enlisted
Command Sgt. Maj. Rietta Owens, left, senior enlisted advisor, and Capt. Hayley Benedict, commander of the Signal, Intelligence, and Sustainment Company, both assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion... More
Senior leaders assigned to the 14th Public Affairs
Senior leaders assigned to the 14th Public Affairs Detachment and Signal, Intelligence and Sustainment Company, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, serve Soldiers and their family me... More
A turkey is carved in preparation for a Thanksgiving
A turkey is carved in preparation for a Thanksgiving meal at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Nov. 28, 2019. Wing Leadership took turns serving Thanksgiving meals to Airmen and coalition partners at the base, boo... More
A statue made entirely of butter stands watch at the
A statue made entirely of butter stands watch at the Zone 2 dining facility at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, Nov. 28, 2019. Surprisingly, it did not melt despite all of the kitchen activity surrounding it. (U.S. Army ... More
Vilseck Mayor Mr. Hans-Martin Schertl (left) celebrates
Vilseck Mayor Mr. Hans-Martin Schertl (left) celebrates Thanksgiving Day at the Dragoon Inn Dining Facility in Vilseck, Germany, Nov. 27, 2019. Senior leaders served a taste of the holiday’s cuisine before the ... More
Lt. Col Mathew Meyer serves thanksgiving lunch to Soldiers
Lt. Col Mathew Meyer serves thanksgiving lunch to Soldiers at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan on November 28, 2019. (U.S Army Reserve photo by SFC David Clemenko)
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Task Force-Southeast,
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Task Force-Southeast, located in Southeastern Afghanistan, enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal at a dining facility at a forward operating base, Nov. 28, 2019. UK Army Brigadier... More
U.S. and Coalition senior military leaders assigned
U.S. and Coalition senior military leaders assigned to Task Force-Southeast in Southeastern Afghanistan bow their heads prior to serving Thanksgiving Day meals at an outlying operation base, Nov. 28 2019. Task ... More
U.S. Soldiers from the 2d Cavalry Regiment celebrate
U.S. Soldiers from the 2d Cavalry Regiment celebrate Thanksgiving Day at the Dragoon Inn Dining Facility in Vilseck, Germany, Nov. 27, 2019. Senior leaders served a taste of the holiday’s cuisine before the 4-d... More
1st Sgt. Francisco Santiago, a combat engineer assigned
1st Sgt. Francisco Santiago, a combat engineer assigned to 569th Engineer Company, 4th Engineer Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, serves Soldiers and their family members during the Thanksgiving lunch at Wolf ... More
The Wolf Dining Facility on Fort Carson, Colorado,
The Wolf Dining Facility on Fort Carson, Colorado, displays a Frozen themed cake during their Thanksgiving celebration on Nov. 27, 2019. The installation conducted a post-wide competition for best decorations a... More
The Joint Noncommissioned Officers Academy Training
The Joint Noncommissioned Officers Academy Training Center's Dining Facility held its Thanksgiving display of Lilo & Stitch themed decorations and centerpiece Nov. 20, 2019, Fort Carson, Colorado. The post-wide... More
American and coalition forces eat lunch during a
American and coalition forces eat lunch during a Thanksgiving meal at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Nov. 28, 2019. Wing Leadership took turns serving Thanksgiving meals to Airmen and coalition partners at the ... More
U.S. Soldiers from the 2d Cavalry Regiment celebrate
U.S. Soldiers from the 2d Cavalry Regiment celebrate Thanksgiving Day at the Dragoon Inn Dining Facility in Vilseck, Germany, Nov. 27, 2019. Senior leaders served a taste of the holiday’s cuisine before the 4-d... More
The Joint Noncommissioned Officers Academy Training
The Joint Noncommissioned Officers Academy Training Center's Dining Facility held its Thanksgiving display of Lilo & Stitch themed decorations and centerpiece Nov. 20, 2019, Fort Carson, Colorado. The post-wide... More
The Joint Noncommissioned Officer Academy Training
The Joint Noncommissioned Officer Academy Training Center's dining facility held its Thanksgiving display of Lilo & Stitch themed decorations and centerpiece Nov. 20, 2019 Fort Carson, Colorado. The post-wide ... More
Wing leadership serves coalition forces during a
Wing leadership serves coalition forces during a Thanksgiving meal at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Nov. 28, 2019. Wing leadership took turns serving Thanksgiving meals to Airmen and coalition partners at the ... More
U.S. Soldiers and families from the 2d Cavalry Regiment
U.S. Soldiers and families from the 2d Cavalry Regiment celebrate Thanksgiving Day at the Dragoon Inn Dining Facility in Vilseck, Germany, Nov. 27, 2019. Senior leaders served a taste of the holiday’s cuisine b... More
The Wolf Dining Facility on Fort Carson, Colorado,
The Wolf Dining Facility on Fort Carson, Colorado, displays a Frozen themed cake during their Thanksgiving celebration on Nov. 27, 2019. The installation conducted a post-wide competition for best decorations a... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Tyler Lightfoot (left) and Pfc. Abiagil
U.S. Army Pfc. Tyler Lightfoot (left) and Pfc. Abiagil Mendiola from the 2d Cavalry Regiment celebrate Thanksgiving Day at the Dragoon Inn Dining Facility in Vilseck, Germany, Nov. 27, 2019. Senior leaders serv... More
Thanksgiving decorations are laid out in preparation
Thanksgiving decorations are laid out in preparation for the holiday meal at the Desert Winds dining facility, at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Nov. 28, 2019. Wing Leadership took turns serving Thanksgiving me... More
Command Sgt. Maj. Brian Hester, the senior enlisted
Command Sgt. Maj. Brian Hester, the senior enlisted advisor for U.S. Army Central (center), meets with soldiers, airmen, sailors and Marines deployed to Camp Arifjan, Kuwait at a Thanksgiving meal at the Zone 2... More
U.S. Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Ernesto J.
U.S. Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Ernesto J. Rendon Jr., 86th Airlift Wing command chief, carves a turkey at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 28, 2019. Many leaders from the 86th AW came together at the ... More
Service members stand in line for a Thanksgiving meal
Service members stand in line for a Thanksgiving meal outside the Zone 6 Dining Facility at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, Nov. 29, 2019. On the menu this year: roasted and smoked turkey, steamship rounds, shrimp cockta... More
Soldiers view decorations while on break at the Joint
Soldiers view decorations while on break at the Joint Noncommissioned Officers Academy Training Center's Dining Facility, which held its Thanksgiving display of Lilo & Stitch themed decorations and centerpiece ... More
Command Sgt. Maj. Rietta Owens, senior enlisted advisor
Command Sgt. Maj. Rietta Owens, senior enlisted advisor for Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, serves Thanksgiving lunch to the Soldiers at Wolf Dining Facility, Fort Carson, Colora... More
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, gets ready to carve a turkey in the dining facility at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 28, 2019. August was part of the leadership team th... More
Wing leadership serves service members and coalition
Wing leadership serves service members and coalition forces during a Thanksgiving meal at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Nov. 28, 2019. Wing leadership took turns serving Thanksgiving meals to Airmen and coalit... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Lafran Marks, Deputy Commander for
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Lafran Marks, Deputy Commander for Task Force-Southeast, serves Thanksgiving meals to U.S. Soldiers assigned to Task Force-Southeast, Nov. 28, 2019. The practice of senior leaders serving hol... More
Senior officers and noncommissioned officers assigned
Senior officers and noncommissioned officers assigned to the 1st Theater Sustainment Command prepare to serve a Thanksgiving meal at the Zone 6 Dining Facility at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, on Nov. 28, 2019. While m... More
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 Hwan Jin (right)
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 Hwan Jin (right) from the 2d Cavalry Regiment celebrates Thanksgiving Day at the Dragoon Inn Dining Facility in Vilseck, Germany, Nov. 27, 2019. Senior leaders served a taste o... More
Command Sgt. Maj. Brian Hester, the senior enlisted
Command Sgt. Maj. Brian Hester, the senior enlisted advisor for U.S. Army Central (standing), greets soldiers with the 38th Infantry Division at the Zone 1 Dining Facility at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, at a Thanksgi... More
Culinary soldiers assigned to the Indianapolis-based
Culinary soldiers assigned to the Indianapolis-based 38th Infantry Division pose in front of a Thanksgiving spread at the Zone 1 Dining Facility at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, Nov. 28, 2019. Also known as the Oasis, ... More
UK Army Brigadier Leigh R. Tingey, Commanding General,
UK Army Brigadier Leigh R. Tingey, Commanding General, Task Force-Southeast and Deputy Commanding General, 1st Armored Division-Maneuver, and U.S. Army Command Sgt. Major Michael R. Kelly, Senior Enlisted Leade... More
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Burke, senior enlisted
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Burke, senior enlisted advisor of the 2d Cavalry Regiment, celebrates Thanksgiving Day at the Dragoon Inn Dining Facility in Vilseck, Germany, Nov. 27, 2019. Senior leaders s... More
Command Sgt. Maj. Brian Hester, the senior enlisted
Command Sgt. Maj. Brian Hester, the senior enlisted advisor for U.S. Army Central, greets soldiers at the Zone 1 dining facility at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, at a Thanksgiving meal, Nov. 28. 2019. On the menu this ... More
Lt Col. Mathew Meyer, serves thanksgiving lunch to
Lt Col. Mathew Meyer, serves thanksgiving lunch to Soldiers at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan on November 28, 2019. (U.S Army Reserve photo by SFC David Clemenko)
U.S. Soldiers from the 2d Cavalry Regiment celebrate
U.S. Soldiers from the 2d Cavalry Regiment celebrate Thanksgiving Day at the Dragoon Inn Dining Facility in Vilseck, Germany, Nov. 27, 2019. Senior leaders served a taste of the holiday’s cuisine before the 4-d... More
Thanksgiving dishes are laid out in preparation for
Thanksgiving dishes are laid out in preparation for the holiday meal at the Desert Winds dining facility, at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Nov. 28, 2019. Wing Leadership took turns serving Thanksgiving meals t... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Jude Julien (far left) and
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Jude Julien (far left) and Soldiers from the 2d Cavalry Regiment celebrate Thanksgiving Day at the Dragoon Inn Dining Facility in Vilseck, Germany, Nov. 27, 2019. Senior leaders served ... More
Sgt. maj. Jose Concepcion, serves thanksgiving lunch
Sgt. maj. Jose Concepcion, serves thanksgiving lunch to Soldiers at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan on November 28, 2019. (U.S Army Reserve photo by SFC David Clemenko)
Soldiers enjoy their lunch break at the Joint
Soldiers enjoy their lunch break at the Joint Noncommissioned Officers Academy Training Center's Dining Facility, which held its Thanksgiving display of Lilo & Stitch themed decorations and centerpiece Nov. 20,... More
Wing leadership serves coalition forces during a
Wing leadership serves coalition forces during a Thanksgiving meal at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Nov. 28, 2019. Wing leadership took turns serving Thanksgiving meals to Airmen and coalition partners at the ... More
Col. Thomas Feltey, chief of staff of the 4th Infantry
Col. Thomas Feltey, chief of staff of the 4th Infantry Division, poses with his family during the Thanksgiving Day celebration Nov. 27, 2019, at Wolf Dining Facility on Fort Carson, Colorado. The Wolf Dining Fa... More
The Wolf Dining Facility on Fort Carson, Colorado includes
The Wolf Dining Facility on Fort Carson, Colorado includes creative displays during their thanksgiving celebration on Nov. 27, 2019. The installation conducted a post-wide competition for best decorations and c... More
Graphic Illustration created using Adobe Photoshop
Graphic Illustration created using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator software for use in November of 2019 in recognition of Thanksgiving to be displayed on social media for the Department of Defense. Thanksgiving... More
Wing leadership serves coalition forces during a
Wing leadership serves coalition forces during a Thanksgiving meal at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Nov. 28, 2019. Wing leadership took turns serving Thanksgiving meals to Airmen and coalition partners at the ... More
Task Force-Southeast Soldiers pose for a picture following
Task Force-Southeast Soldiers pose for a picture following Thanksgiving meals being served at Task Force headquarters in Southeastern Afghanistan, November 28, 2019. Task Force-Southeast Soldiers serve at three... More
U.S. Army Spc. Brooklyn Sturgill, center, a unit supply
U.S. Army Spc. Brooklyn Sturgill, center, a unit supply specialist assigned to the 38th Division, makes an exchange with Command Sgt. Maj. Brian Hester, the senior enlisted advisor for U.S. Army Central at the ... More
A Thanksgiving meal is placed next to a crew-served
A Thanksgiving meal is placed next to a crew-served automatic weapon at a forward operating base located in Southeastern Afghanistan, Nov. 28, 2019. U.S. Soldiers are currently deployed across Southeastern Afgh... More
On the menu on Thanksgiving at the Zone 6 Dining Facility
On the menu on Thanksgiving at the Zone 6 Dining Facility at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, this year: roasted and smoked turkey, green beans, corn, mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, stuffing and cranberry sauce. Desert ... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Timothy Wright (far left) and Soldiers
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Timothy Wright (far left) and Soldiers from the 2d Cavalry Regiment celebrate Thanksgiving Day at the Dragoon Inn Dining Facility in Vilseck, Germany, Nov. 27, 2019. Senior leaders served a t... More
U.S. Army Spc. Devin Creech, a native of Gallup, New
U.S. Army Spc. Devin Creech, a native of Gallup, New Mexico, eats his Thanksgiving meal while providing overwatch at a forward operating base located in Southeastern Afghanistan, Nov. 28, 2019. Creech is an inf... More
U.S. Airmen take a group photo while waiting in line
U.S. Airmen take a group photo while waiting in line for a Thanksgiving meal at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Nov. 28, 2019. Wing Leadership took turns serving Thanksgiving meals to Airmen and coalition partne... More
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Caleb Smith (left) and Capt. Alexander
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Caleb Smith (left) and Capt. Alexander Hedine (right) from the 2d Cavalry Regiment celebrate Thanksgiving Day at the Dragoon Inn Dining Facility in Vilseck, Germany, Nov. 27, 2019. Senior lea... More
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, front, and Chief Master Sgt. Ernesto J. Rendon Jr., 86th AW command chief, carve turkeys in the dining facility at Ramstein Air Base, Germa... More
Soldiers stand in line at a non-alcoholic bar at the
Soldiers stand in line at a non-alcoholic bar at the Zone 6 Dining Facility at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, Nov. 28, 2019. On the menu this year: roasted and smoked turkey, steamship rounds, shrimp cocktails, corn, cr... More
U.S. Soldiers from the 2d Cavalry Regiment celebrate
U.S. Soldiers from the 2d Cavalry Regiment celebrate Thanksgiving Day at the Dragoon Inn Dining Facility in Vilseck, Germany, Nov. 27, 2019. Senior leaders served a taste of the holiday’s cuisine before the 4-d... More
Command Sgt. Maj. Rietta Owens, left, senior enlisted
Command Sgt. Maj. Rietta Owens, left, senior enlisted advisor, and Capt. Hayley Benedict, company commander of Signal, Intelligence and Sustainment Company, both assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battal... More
U.S. Airmen with the 386th Expeditionary Force Support
U.S. Airmen with the 386th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron and enlisted wing leadership scan identifications cards in the Desert Winds dining facility during a Thanksgiving meal at Ali Al Salem Air Base, K... More
Wing leadership serves Airmen during a Thanksgiving
Wing leadership serves Airmen during a Thanksgiving meal at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Nov. 28, 2019. Wing leadership took turns serving Thanksgiving meals to Airmen and coalition partners at the base. In a... More
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 Hwan Jin (left) and
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 Hwan Jin (left) and Sgt. 1st Class Leonnard Pierre-Louis (right) from the 2d Cavalry Regiment celebrate Thanksgiving Day at the Dragoon Inn Dining Facility in Vilseck, Germany,... More
The Joint Noncommissioned Officers Academy Training
The Joint Noncommissioned Officers Academy Training Center's Dining Facility held its Thanksgiving display of Lilo & Stitch themed decorations and centerpiece Nov. 20, 2019, Fort Carson, Colorado. The post-wide... More
The Joint Noncommissioned Officers Academy Training
The Joint Noncommissioned Officers Academy Training Center's Dining Facility held a Thanksgiving display of Lilo & Stitch themed decorations and centerpiece Nov. 20, 2019, Fort Carson, Colorado. The post-wide c... More
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, serves an Airman in the dining facility at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 28, 2019. Approximately 300 Airmen came for Thanksgiving lunch.... More
Contractors prepare food during a Thanksgiving meal
Contractors prepare food during a Thanksgiving meal at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Nov. 28, 2019. Wing leadership took turns serving Thanksgiving meals to Airmen and coalition partners at the base. In additi... More
An Angviano, a U.S. Army civilian assigned to Combined
An Angviano, a U.S. Army civilian assigned to Combined Joint Task Force – Inherent Resolve, enjoys a Thanksgiving meal at the Zone 2 Dining Facility at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, Nov. 28, 2019. This year, U.S. Army ... More
Sgt. maj. Jose Concepcion, serves thanksgiving lunch
Sgt. maj. Jose Concepcion, serves thanksgiving lunch to Soldiers at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan on November 28, 2019. (U.S Army Reserve photo by SFC David Clemenko)
UK Army Brigadier Leigh R. Tingey, Commanding General,
UK Army Brigadier Leigh R. Tingey, Commanding General, Task Force-Southeast and Deputy Commanding General-Maneuver, 1st Armored Division, serves Thanksgiving meals to Soldiers assigned in the Task Force-Southea... More
U.S. Soldiers from the 2d Cavalry Regiment celebrate
U.S. Soldiers from the 2d Cavalry Regiment celebrate Thanksgiving Day at the Dragoon Inn Dining Facility in Vilseck, Germany, Nov. 27, 2019. Senior leaders served a taste of the holiday’s cuisine before the 4-d... More
Service members stand in line for a Thanksgiving meal
Service members stand in line for a Thanksgiving meal outside the Zone 6 Dining Facility at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, Nov. 29, 2019. On the menu this year: roasted and smoked turkey, steamship rounds, shrimp cockta... More