American servicemembers will be able to enjoy holiday favorites this Thanksgiving, thanks to the work of the Defense Logistics Agency's (DLA) Troop Support Subsistence (TSS) team.
This year, the military has secured more than 380,000 pounds of traditional Thanksgiving food and holiday treats in 152,626 pounds of turkey, 124,022 pounds of beef, 66,054 pounds of ham, 38,081 pounds of shrimp, 6,512 cans of sweet potato, 15,282 cases of pies and cakes and 792 cases of eggnog, along with other holiday treats.
Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 Shemika Harris, a TSS military food advisor, said she was "absolutely impressed" by the DLA's work to bring Thanksgiving to servicemembers across the globe.
"They approach each holiday with a sense of pride and purpose knowing that these meals mean far more than just food," Harris told DOW.
This week, Secretary of War calls with troops, the video option was not working, so Hegseth quipped, "I can hear you loud and clear. In my mind's eye, captain, you are a staggeringly handsome individual, as are all two dozen of the incredible sailors behind you."