Many U.S. Service members won’t be making it home for Thanksgiving this year.
But once again, the U.S. military is bringing Thanksgiving to them.
The Defense Logistics Agency, known as DLA, is making sure those Service members, wherever they may be, get a taste of an American home-cooked meal this Thanksgiving. They may not be able to eat it with their families back home, but they will enjoy it with their brothers-and-sisters-in-arms.
“Since they can’t be home for the holidays, our team is dedicated to bringing the holidays to them,” said Anthony Amendolia, with DLA Troop Support subsistence team in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
DLA reports that 2,000 pounds of turkey, 300 pounds of cranberry sauce, and 500 pies will be sent to Liberia. To Senegal, DLA sent 600 pounds of turkey, 75 pounds of cranberry sauce, and 200 pies. As many as 5,000 meals will be served between both locations, and Service members will have their choice of apple, cherry, pumpkin, pecan or sweet potato pie. More.
