What's your favorite Thanksgiving tradition?

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Response by Lt Col Charlie Brown made Nov 21 at 2022 12:11 PM

Lt Col Charlie Brown — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 12:11:07 -0500

Every person at the table says something they are grateful for!

Response by SSG Carlos Madden made Nov 21 at 2022 12:15 PM

SSG Carlos Madden — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 12:15:24 -0500

Napping

Response by COL Randall C. made Nov 21 at 2022 12:36 PM

COL Randall C. — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 12:36:08 -0500

During Thanksgiving - Friends and family.
After Thanksgiving - Leftovers.

Response by SFC Terry Wilcox made Nov 21 at 2022 4:57 PM

SFC Terry Wilcox — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 16:57:52 -0500

WAVING GOOD-BYE - at the end of the day.

Response by CPL Douglas Chrysler made Nov 21 at 2022 9:20 PM

CPL Douglas Chrysler — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 21:20:27 -0500

I cook the turkey.

Response by A1C Melanie Foley made Nov 21 at 2022 10:20 PM

A1C Melanie Foley — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 22:20:45 -0500

As an adult. It was filling Tupperware. As a child, it was visiting all my relatives and having meals with them all in one day. These were lovely memories.

Response by PO1 Kevin Dougherty made Nov 21 at 2022 11:57 PM

PO1 Kevin Dougherty — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 23:57:52 -0500

Taking time to contemplate together the many blessings we enjoy.

Response by SPC John Tsutsui made Nov 22 at 2022 10:58 AM

SPC John Tsutsui — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 10:58:56 -0500

Flying the American flag. Turkey with my "famous" cornbread stuffing. Sharing the day with family and friends. NFL football all day long. First night of Christmas lights.

Response by SFC Terry Fortune made Nov 23 at 2022 4:24 PM

SFC Terry Fortune — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 16:24:51 -0500

Enjoying time with family and friends. And thankful for the blessing that has be bestowed upon my family and friends.

Response by SP5 Ken Radle made Nov 23 at 2022 5:48 PM

SP5 Ken Radle — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 17:48:29 -0500

Being with family and friends.

Response by CW2 Rj Knight made Nov 23 at 2022 5:49 PM

CW2 Rj Knight — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 17:49:18 -0500

Grandmas cornbread stuffing, then sharing the grandma stories. Focused on legacy. Fun times!

Response by PO1 Mark Liddle made Nov 23 at 2022 5:51 PM

PO1 Mark Liddle — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 17:51:29 -0500

Obviously, standing in line, with 5000 of my "closest friends", to eat Thanksgiving dinner!
For those who never served on board an aircraft carrier, welcome to the chow line!

Response by CPL Jason Blackwood made Nov 23 at 2022 5:57 PM

CPL Jason Blackwood — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 17:57:31 -0500

Eating! And, being with family.

Response by LCpl Vanessa Rodriquez made Nov 23 at 2022 6:09 PM

LCpl Vanessa Rodriquez — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 18:09:54 -0500

Everyone in the family would spend time with the oldest member of the family. We all knew that chances are it would be their last. We youngblood took care of all our elders. We would all share something we were all thankful for and than share it with others

Response by MSG Suzanne Johnson made Nov 23 at 2022 6:20 PM

MSG Suzanne Johnson — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 18:20:42 -0500

Family, good food, calling others who are not here with us. Rest and enjoying the day.

Response by PO2 Mark Doster made Nov 23 at 2022 6:22 PM

PO2 Mark Doster — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 18:22:39 -0500

Drinking Kahlua Especial in Califia Eggnog while sitting back and absorbing the conversation by everyone else. Not often I am around others so when I am, I soak it in.

Response by PO2 Gregory Gaetano made Nov 23 at 2022 6:24 PM

PO2 Gregory Gaetano — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 18:24:39 -0500

Eat, watch football and repeat!

Response by CN George Flanagan made Nov 23 at 2022 6:28 PM

CN George Flanagan — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 18:28:56 -0500

Turkey, mayo, pepper sandwich the next day when everyone has gone home.

Response by SFC Dominick Tarbania made Nov 23 at 2022 6:35 PM

SFC Dominick Tarbania — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 18:35:01 -0500

I remember getting together with the entire family. We would watch the parade and football. When it was time to eat, around 4 pm, we would gather around the table, say grace and pass the food around. When we all finished that, we would go around and tell everyone what we're thankful for and comment when needed. We would have the head of the table, which is the fater, give a toast. Then we would eat and enjoy each other's company.

Response by SSG Lorin Nelson made Nov 23 at 2022 6:47 PM

SSG Lorin Nelson — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 18:47:50 -0500

I enjoy with my family.

Response by SGT Lisa Mayne made Nov 23 at 2022 6:50 PM

SGT Lisa Mayne — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 18:50:30 -0500

Honestly I absolutely love my hilarious cousins and extended family, especially when several of us are full of

Response by SP5 Larry Mathews made Nov 23 at 2022 6:57 PM

SP5 Larry Mathews — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 18:57:41 -0500

A time for family to gather eat and express thanks for all Gods Gifts

Response by GySgt Mervin Hudson made Nov 23 at 2022 7:01 PM

GySgt Mervin Hudson — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 19:01:20 -0500

Watching the Thanksgiving day parade.

Response by PO3 JamiSue Moore made Nov 23 at 2022 7:03 PM

PO3 JamiSue Moore — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 19:03:34 -0500

Watching the kids clearing out the closet and toy box for charity so the tree could go up.

Response by SGT Dana Haskins made Nov 23 at 2022 7:23 PM

SGT Dana Haskins — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 19:23:10 -0500

My favorite tradition is watching the following movies: Babes in toyland, Frosty the snowman, the year without santa claus, and a christmas story.

Response by PO3 Steve Reeves made Nov 23 at 2022 7:47 PM

PO3 Steve Reeves — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 19:47:30 -0500

The day before Thanksgiving going to city mission to help deep fry turkeys for homeless families. We return the next day to serve and fellowship with the folks that come in for hot Thanksgiving meal. Many of the homeless folks are veteran's which of course is near to my heart. We then gather as a family to participate in our immediate families Thanksgiving celebration. A few years ago year we purchased a white linen tablecloth and had the family write something they were thankful for on the tablecloth. We then have it dry-cleaned and use it the next year and again allow folks to share if they like. The rest of the evening consists of board games, snacks and discussing how we can serve our community for Christmas. Doing these things as a family not only helps others but it models the values and sense of charity and values we want our young family members to model when they become adults.

Response by SFC Ross Griego made Nov 23 at 2022 7:48 PM

SFC Ross Griego — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 19:48:43 -0500

Alone time. Watching "Scent of a Woman." Favorite scenes, the Thanksgiving Dinner, The Tango, the Maserati ride, and finally, the scene at college when LTC Frank Slade defends Charlie Simms. Oooorah!! Awesome!! "There is nothing like the sight of an amputated spirt! Fucking A!!

Response by SFC Donah Davison made Nov 23 at 2022 7:53 PM

SFC Donah Davison — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 19:53:08 -0500

All my kids in the kitchen cooking the meal. Started when they were little helping their grandma and myself. Now they each have their own dish they prepare. I love the togetherness, the quibbling, the teasing, and the final result. Tons of delicious food that we sit down around , pray, talk, tell stories and enjoy

Response by 1LT John Shipley made Nov 23 at 2022 7:56 PM

1LT John Shipley — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 19:56:55 -0500

After getting out of the military, my family “adopted” several enlisted soldiers each year who were unable to go home for Thanksgiving. We fed them, loved on them and gave them gift cards. We made them part of our family and thanked them for their service.

Response by MAJ Denise Janssen made Nov 23 at 2022 8:02 PM

MAJ Denise Janssen — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 20:02:50 -0500

My favorite Thanksgiving traditions are preparing the meal, eating, and watching TV.

Response by SPC Mark Mims made Nov 23 at 2022 8:18 PM

SPC Mark Mims — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 20:18:53 -0500

Sharing a prayer, giving thanks and all the glory to God. To each and every one of my brothers and sisters in arms as well as your families may your thanksgiving be wonderful and blessed.
Thank you for your service God bless

Response by Sgt Matthew Chamberlain made Nov 23 at 2022 8:24 PM

Sgt Matthew Chamberlain — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 20:24:33 -0500

My favorite part about Thanksgiving is how it reminds us to slow down and spend quality time with those who are most important to us.

Response by PO2 Kathleen Thill made Nov 23 at 2022 8:34 PM

PO2 Kathleen Thill — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 20:34:48 -0500

Getting bake your own pizza’s the day before so my Dad and I can’t watch football, parades and movies all day with no hassle or clean up. It’s just the two of us now with no other family.

Response by A1C John Thompson made Nov 23 at 2022 8:39 PM

A1C John Thompson — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 20:39:32 -0500

To catch up on stories of family members that I missed out on. Share in the memories. Enjoy their time. Live in the moment

Response by CMSgt Caryn Chipman made Nov 23 at 2022 8:43 PM

CMSgt Caryn Chipman — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 20:43:29 -0500

Every Thanksgiving is different depending on what is going on in life and where we are. My FAVORITE Thanksgiving is when we went as a family to the local VFW and served Thanksgiving meals to local vets.

Response by CPL Jack Obrien made Nov 23 at 2022 8:49 PM

CPL Jack Obrien — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 20:49:08 -0500

Giving thanks to God for health, happiness, and life. Eating a big dinner don't hurt lol

Response by SSgt Thomas Lackey made Nov 23 at 2022 8:54 PM

SSgt Thomas Lackey — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 20:54:50 -0500

My favorite Thanksgiving tradition if recognizing and giving thanks to Almighty God for all the blessings that He has bestowed on me and my family.

Response by PO3 Thomas M Ryan made Nov 23 at 2022 9:08 PM

PO3 Thomas M Ryan — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 21:08:42 -0500

being alone, became a habit

Response by SPC Justine Blankenbeckler made Nov 23 at 2022 9:14 PM

SPC Justine Blankenbeckler — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 21:14:13 -0500

My favorite Thanksgiving Tradition is making my Dad's Mother's recipe for Polish Cookies. They are made with Prune, Nut, Lekvar, poppiseed, and sprinkled with powered sugar. We have been eating these since we were children, and now showing our Children how to make our Polish and Hungarian Tradition.

Response by Amn Alan Perkins made Nov 23 at 2022 9:14 PM

Amn Alan Perkins — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 21:14:25 -0500

A new tradition that will be carried on with our new generation forever.
We will be putting up the Christmas Tree thru out Thanksgiving Day with our grandchildren.
Our daughter in law suggested this and we totally agree.
What fun this will be. And the lasting memories each Thanksgiving will help them remember their grandparents.

Response by SSG James Baker made Nov 23 at 2022 9:21 PM

SSG James Baker — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 21:21:09 -0500

Saying the lord's prayer and teaching the youngins manners. RESPECT

Response by LCpl Steven Rice made Nov 23 at 2022 9:27 PM

LCpl Steven Rice — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 21:27:09 -0500

Spending time talking and enjoying our family.

Response by PO2 James Krauss made Nov 23 at 2022 9:34 PM

PO2 James Krauss — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 21:34:58 -0500

Well for me its spending tome with family when i was in the Navy my room mate and i held a huge thanksgiving for a bunch of the single guys in the barracks we where living off base so we did a turkey ham potatoes corn the whole thing and had like 20 guys and a couple women over we ate drank and partied untill the wee hours it was a blast thats my favorite

Response by SGT Chris Rich made Nov 23 at 2022 9:36 PM

SGT Chris Rich — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 21:36:31 -0500

Tackle football with the cousins.

Response by SSgt Lee Platt made Nov 23 at 2022 9:41 PM

SSgt Lee Platt — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 21:41:40 -0500

My mom's cooking !

Response by SSgt Roy Huerta made Nov 23 at 2022 9:46 PM

SSgt Roy Huerta — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 21:46:23 -0500

Putting Up the Christmas Tree!

Response by SrA Hailey Smits made Nov 23 at 2022 9:46 PM

SrA Hailey Smits — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 21:46:51 -0500

Cooking for friends and family!

Response by CPO Cecil Mcnatt made Nov 23 at 2022 9:49 PM

CPO Cecil Mcnatt — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 21:49:58 -0500

I love the southern style cornbread with our turkey dinner surrounded by family. Warm and cozy feeling

Response by CPO Cecil Mcnatt made Nov 23 at 2022 9:51 PM

CPO Cecil Mcnatt — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 21:51:20 -0500

I love southern style cornbread stuffing with our turkey meal surrounded by family. Such a warm and cozy feeling

Response by Capt Terri Kurst made Nov 23 at 2022 9:54 PM

Capt Terri Kurst — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 21:54:32 -0500

Spending time with family and Watching the fall weather.

Response by SP6 Winfried Renken made Nov 23 at 2022 9:58 PM

SP6 Winfried Renken — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 21:58:21 -0500

spending time with family

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2022 10:01 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 22:01:58 -0500

Starting/creating a new tradition that now includes my infant son!

Response by PO1 Jd Shaw made Nov 23 at 2022 10:05 PM

PO1 Jd Shaw — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 22:05:51 -0500

Letting people in my life know how thankful I am to have them in my life.

Response by Sgt Allen Reed made Nov 23 at 2022 10:07 PM

Sgt Allen Reed — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 22:07:20 -0500

Watching the Football Game. Especially when its the Patriots!

Response by PO1 Jd Shaw made Nov 23 at 2022 10:13 PM

PO1 Jd Shaw — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 22:13:05 -0500

Grateful for the people in my life and letting them know how much.

Response by LCpl Rodger Kingston made Nov 23 at 2022 10:20 PM

LCpl Rodger Kingston — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 22:20:40 -0500

My favorite Thanksgiving tradition is making Thanksgiving dinner to family and friends.

Response by SN Aryanna Dail made Nov 23 at 2022 10:21 PM

SN Aryanna Dail — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 22:21:16 -0500

Putting up the Christmas tree that night as a family!

Response by A1C David Meyer made Nov 23 at 2022 10:22 PM

A1C David Meyer — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 22:22:36 -0500

Watching football with my family while we indulge on pumpkin pie with whipped cream.

Response by SFC Debora Garrett made Nov 23 at 2022 10:22 PM

SFC Debora Garrett — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 22:22:41 -0500

When our relatives, like our grandparents, and aunt and uncles all show up and we are all together for the holidays. Let the good times roll.

Response by PO3 Wayne Johnson made Nov 23 at 2022 10:23 PM

PO3 Wayne Johnson — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 22:23:32 -0500

Shucking and eating raw oysters off the shell with some hot sauce salt and down it goes. Or we steam them as well with same fixings

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2022 10:27 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 22:27:39 -0500

Cooking, eating, watching football and putting up Christmas tree as a family. We look at all the homemade ornaments (made in school) throughout the years and see how much our kids have grown.

Response by SN Bill Sowards made Nov 23 at 2022 10:27 PM

SN Bill Sowards — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 22:27:41 -0500

Family, mine are all gone. Last man standing.

Response by Sgt Tammy Hemrick Riggs made Nov 23 at 2022 10:37 PM

Sgt Tammy Hemrick Riggs — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 22:37:53 -0500

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Response by SPC Brian Wagaman made Nov 23 at 2022 10:47 PM

SPC Brian Wagaman — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 22:47:31 -0500

Spending the time with family. Every thanksgiving morning the family has a turkey bowl football game.

Response by PO2 Charity Keller made Nov 23 at 2022 11:10 PM

PO2 Charity Keller — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 23:10:06 -0500

If you asked us when I was 10 or younger, my answer would’ve been getting together, my family, playing with my cousins all day, long, and talking to my grandparents. Today, many years later, my favorite thing I would have to say, is seeing how much my grandchildren have changed from last year. And hearing all my children have been doing since last time I saw them. And the fact I don’t have to do the dishes on that day.

Response by PO3 James Capriola made Nov 23 at 2022 11:22 PM

PO3 James Capriola — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 23:22:42 -0500

Watching football

Response by SP5 Jason Rush made Nov 23 at 2022 11:24 PM

SP5 Jason Rush — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 23:24:16 -0500

Sweet potatoes with marshmallows, and just making my family happy, since coming home I have lost all interested in holidays, and really any gatherings of people, so I take a few anxiety pills and gut it out. I usually make it about 40 minutes before I am out the door, but I try for my mom's sake, she says the last time she has seen me (the old me) was right before I deployed, but that I never came home, but I am trying at least for her I am...I don't know how to get better anymore though, so I fear this is just how my life is going to be from now on, anyways sorry I know this was supposed to be about Thanksgiving I guess I won't win that gift card since I missed the mark, ok well if your still reading sorry for rambling!

Response by PO2 Lisa Musser made Nov 23 at 2022 11:29 PM

PO2 Lisa Musser — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 23:29:10 -0500

My favorite food is the dark meat of the turkey, with gravy and creamy mashed potatoes, and homemade apple pie with a crispy topping. It is so yummy I’m just about to make that pie now.

Response by PO2 Lisa Musser made Nov 23 at 2022 11:33 PM

PO2 Lisa Musser — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 23:33:20 -0500

My thanksgiving tradition is actually cooking old family meals with my daughter. It’s making homemade foods I can teach her that my mom and grandpa taught me to cook as they are no longer with us. Oh how we miss them. But happy I have my daughter her husband and my two grandsons left.

Response by MSG Patricia McGoughran made Nov 23 at 2022 11:33 PM

MSG Patricia McGoughran — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 23:33:47 -0500

My favorite Thanksgiving is our family bowling event! My dad started this about 40 years ago when mom wanted the kids to quit bugging her while she was cooking! The bowling alley was the only kid friendly place he could take us. A family tradition was born.....My siblings and I always manage to bowl...no matter where we are! Great memories!

Response by CPT Joseph Spado made Nov 23 at 2022 11:40 PM

CPT Joseph Spado — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 23:40:02 -0500

Smoking a Turkey with family and friends

Response by LTC Sidney Barnes made Nov 23 at 2022 11:57 PM

LTC Sidney Barnes — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 23:57:32 -0500

When my wife and I got married 59 years ago we were poor as church mice, but totally in love and very happy. Every few months, we would go to visit my wife's parents who lived 100 miles away. Whenever we visited (winter, spring, summer, or fall) my mother in law served turkey for dinner. Why? Because it was cheap! She had grown up during the depression and I fully understood why she was a penny pincher (although she and my father in law had lots of money). Years passed and we grew more financially solvent and even though we still occasionally enjoy turkey, our traditional Thanksgiving meal became (an still is) a standing rib beef roast, with Irish potatoes, broccoli, a congealed salad, fresh baked rolls, and pumpkin cheese cake. We're thankful that Granny taught us to be frugal and we have been, but Thanksgiving, sorry we're thankful that we can enjoy our own tradition.

Response by Capt Carlton Shier made Nov 24 at 2022 12:02 AM

Capt Carlton Shier — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 00:02:26 -0500

Favorite Thanksgiving tradition - playing football with my brother in a yard covered with leaves about 18 inches deep.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 24 at 2022 12:18 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 00:18:06 -0500

My FAVORITE Thanksgiving has ALWAYS been to travel to see my family for the holidays. From being in the service, I don't get a chance to continue to be with them, and to see them, as much as I have when I was younger. Keeping up with all in the family and all new events with my family, like I used to, become much more difficult to do, and these things don't begin to resonate and hit your heart strings and your memory, until you start getting older and becoming an adult yourself. For example, like, to keep up with who in the family that's graduated, or who got their first job, who got their first boyfriend/girlfriend, who is starting their first year of college, who is now having their first baby, etc. When you are young, going to family's house, riding in the backseat, your just a kid, living and loving life! As you get older and become the adults that we end up being, it can be something as 'simple' as me remembering getting in that backseat, to be on my way to Uncle Willie's house, just so I can be with my extended "family!" And for me, if I did not have those cherishing times and those fond memories to last me throughout my career thus far, I really don't know if I would be here today, having gone through some of the things that I have in the service, yet, I am so blessed to still be of sound, mind and body. And I am SO glad, happy and fortunate to be able to be here today, to simply reminisce on those memories past, with my absolutely beautiful family!
Thank you for letting me share this with you all. Happy Holidays to everyone and Happy Thanksgiving

Response by PO3 Sen McQuire made Nov 24 at 2022 12:23 AM

PO3 Sen McQuire — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 00:23:33 -0500

Spending time with Family

Response by SGT Frank Salisbury made Nov 24 at 2022 12:26 AM

SGT Frank Salisbury — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 00:26:59 -0500

We were poor when I was young. No turkey, and nothing fancy. We did have family. It was the biggest thing of the year. We didn't have much, but we did have love, and I am always thankful for that. HAPPY THANKSGIVING everyone.

Response by SPC Michelle Levia made Nov 24 at 2022 12:32 AM

SPC Michelle Levia — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 00:32:28 -0500

We would trade our turkey in for BBQ ribs we gave the turkey a pardoned.

Response by CPL Bronson Hollifield made Nov 24 at 2022 12:54 AM

CPL Bronson Hollifield — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 00:54:48 -0500

Being with family and friends and the good food don't hurt.

Response by SPC Sandy Pierce made Nov 24 at 2022 1:00 AM

SPC Sandy Pierce — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 01:00:29 -0500

Every Thanksgiving that I can ever remember my brothers, sister and I would anxiously await to sit down at the table together with mom and dad it was always so special and included a special tradition with our meal. We had one of those 70’s hanging lights with a chain intertwined around the cord that went to the outlet and in one of the links of the chain was a wishbone, the wishbone from the previous year’s Thanksgiving dinner. After we gave thanks, enjoyed a delicious meal and cleared our plates… we’d sit in anticipation of who’s turn it was to make a wish and what the wish would be…dad would take the wishbone down and two of us would get our turn to make a wish, mom would go in the kitchen and come back with a fresh wishbone from the turkey we just ate and hang it in a link on the chain for next year. We’d all sit at the table talking and laughing trying to figure out the wish. I’ve carried on that tradition first with my children and now my grandchildren. It warms my heart to see the excitement and togetherness it brings my family over something so little and simple as a wishbone…This year we had thanksgiving a few days early it was my youngest grandson’s turn and he had me do it with him…for the very first time in the 50plus years I’ve done this the wishbone split perfectly in half leaving us both with an exact equal part of the wishbone…quite a conversation and laughter for hours over that one! we are truly blessed! And we wish each of you to be blessed with family, love health and happiness this holiday season and always! Happy Thanksgiving - God Bless you!

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 24 at 2022 1:06 AM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 01:06:24 -0500

Family and friends sharing what they are most thankful for during the past year.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 24 at 2022 1:28 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 01:28:10 -0500

Cooking compilation in our house

Response by CPL Raeanne Mitchell made Nov 24 at 2022 1:56 AM

CPL Raeanne Mitchell — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 01:56:30 -0500

The best part of the holidays, especially Thanksgiving, is getting together with family, or if no family with good friends. Food is second to being with those you love.

Response by PO2 John Peterson made Nov 24 at 2022 2:56 AM

PO2 John Peterson — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 02:56:03 -0500

Turkey & stuffing with Cramberry & orange dressing the next day for Sandwiches.

Response by William Baker made Nov 24 at 2022 3:04 AM

William Baker — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 03:04:04 -0500

My favorite bennifit to do with Thanksgiving is the Uniting of relations and family after so many divesive issues that popup and then are healed when we break bread together at the same table with the same prayers of healing in thankgiving of life and breath and love that passes all understanding.We are one again! Are we not...

Response by PFC Laura Coleman made Nov 24 at 2022 4:19 AM

PFC Laura Coleman — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 04:19:57 -0500

Inviting over soldiers that can’t make it home to have a big thanksgiving

Response by SFC John Neitz made Nov 24 at 2022 4:39 AM

SFC John Neitz — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 04:39:49 -0500

Playing Alice's Restaurant Massacree while cooking.

Response by CPL Belinda Mitchell made Nov 24 at 2022 4:40 AM

CPL Belinda Mitchell — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 04:40:22 -0500

Watching my Detroit Lions play Football!!

Response by SPC Marcus Hair made Nov 24 at 2022 5:31 AM

SPC Marcus Hair — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 05:31:18 -0500

My favorite tradition is that no matter how scattered our family is, we would all come back home where we were raised for Thanksgiving Dinner.

Response by SGT Jimmy Moon made Nov 24 at 2022 6:04 AM

SGT Jimmy Moon — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 06:04:43 -0500

I like to thank my LORD and SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST, for saving my soul. I do this daily anyway, but on Thanksgiving, I'm more appreciative for HIS grace. Happy Thanksgiving to my brothers and sisters on here.

Response by SGT Veronica Singfield made Nov 24 at 2022 6:08 AM

SGT Veronica Singfield — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 06:08:13 -0500

After eating our meal, the whole family gathers to put ornaments on our Christmas tree and turn the holiday lights on for the first time.

Response by SSgt Lonnie Griffis made Nov 24 at 2022 6:43 AM

SSgt Lonnie Griffis — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 06:43:32 -0500

My children contact me on Thanksgiving Day.

Response by SGT Rayburn Keltner made Nov 24 at 2022 7:19 AM

SGT Rayburn Keltner — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 07:19:59 -0500

Life's good

Response by MSgt Chris Berney made Nov 24 at 2022 7:35 AM

MSgt Chris Berney — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 07:35:07 -0500

My son and I will go play disc golf with a few veteran buddies in the morning, then later that day family comes over for an early dinner. We will also watch the football game.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 24 at 2022 7:53 AM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 07:53:12 -0500

Spending time with family, saying what we're thankful for, and eating yummy food!

Response by PO3 Crista Herring made Nov 24 at 2022 7:54 AM

PO3 Crista Herring — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 07:54:44 -0500

Honoring my deceased son’s memory with family and friends

Response by SP5 Melissa Morales made Nov 24 at 2022 8:04 AM

SP5 Melissa Morales — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 08:04:54 -0500

Being thankful and grateful for all we have.

Response by SFC Neena Gifay made Nov 24 at 2022 8:19 AM

SFC Neena Gifay — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 08:19:02 -0500

Going bowling at night with Everyone! Usually about 25people

Response by PFC Robert S. made Nov 24 at 2022 8:28 AM

PFC Robert S. — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 08:28:08 -0500

Being blessed and grateful for family. The gifts that God provides for us daily! And, of course, the wonderful meal!

Response by TSgt Will Peace made Nov 24 at 2022 8:38 AM

TSgt Will Peace — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 08:38:41 -0500

All the leftovers for the week!!!

Response by CPL Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 24 at 2022 8:42 AM

CPL Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 08:42:12 -0500

I definitely like when it is over.

Response by SP5 Jeff Mykel made Nov 24 at 2022 8:47 AM

SP5 Jeff Mykel — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 08:47:28 -0500

BEING WITH FAMILY AND HUNTING AS A FAMILY BUT AFTER ALL MY FAMILY DIED HAVE NO ONE

Response by PO3 James Mason made Nov 24 at 2022 8:53 AM

PO3 James Mason — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 08:53:34 -0500

We start the day with homemade buttermilk biscuits, sausage gravy, and eggs while we sit around the tv watching the Macys parade. Then before the big dinner later that day we sit around the table, and each person says at least one thing that they are thankful for. Then we say the blessing and eat, nap, eat, nap, eat, nap, until bedtime……….

Response by SPC Steven Shepherd made Nov 24 at 2022 9:08 AM

SPC Steven Shepherd — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 09:08:09 -0500

My favorite Thanksgiving tradition is remembering that no matter how far away all of our loved ones are, our hearts are so powerful so as to pull us all in close for these special moments every year.

Response by SPC Charlene Oliger made Nov 24 at 2022 9:11 AM

SPC Charlene Oliger — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 09:11:29 -0500

My favorite Thanksgiving tradition is having 4 generations of my family together and sharing all that we each are thankful for. We also share stories about our past Thanksgivings spent on active duty. We take time to reflect on the service members we have lost throughout the years.

Response by SFC Clifford Brewer made Nov 24 at 2022 9:13 AM

SFC Clifford Brewer — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 09:13:26 -0500

Give thanks to be here on earth to share this Thanksgiving Day/ dinner with my wife and friend

Response by SFC Clifford Brewer made Nov 24 at 2022 9:16 AM

SFC Clifford Brewer — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 09:16:37 -0500

Give thanks to be here on earth to celebrate Thanksgiving Day/ dinner with my wife and friend

Response by CPL Frank Depino made Nov 24 at 2022 9:20 AM

CPL Frank Depino — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 09:20:03 -0500

love of family and kinship with others

Response by Lt Col William Clark made Nov 24 at 2022 9:29 AM

Lt Col William Clark — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 09:29:16 -0500

Making cornbread dressing and giblet gravy.

Response by SPC Rodolfo Holz made Nov 24 at 2022 10:02 AM

SPC Rodolfo Holz — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 10:02:28 -0500

To remember the Native American genocide and eating corn,beans and squash (the three sisters) the staple food of the first Americans.

Response by Sgt Ray Sullins made Nov 24 at 2022 10:26 AM

Sgt Ray Sullins — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 10:26:37 -0500

On the Wednesday night before Thanksgiving, my church holds a special service. In this service we are all given an opportunity to express anything we desire to give God thanks for. Then at the end of this, we take prayer request and have prayer for each request individually. This is what Thanksgiving is truly about.

Response by SSG Virginia Figueroa made Nov 24 at 2022 11:47 AM

SSG Virginia Figueroa — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 11:47:53 -0500

Coming together with my family to pray and reflect, My oldest daughter and my mother were both born on Thanksgiving day so we always have cake too!

Response by PO1 Gerald Norris made Nov 24 at 2022 12:11 PM

PO1 Gerald Norris — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 12:11:10 -0500

having time with Family

Response by Cpl Matthew N. made Nov 24 at 2022 1:18 PM

Cpl Matthew N. — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 13:18:08 -0500

Making good food with family!

Response by Cpl Cranz Nichols made Nov 24 at 2022 1:39 PM

Cpl Cranz Nichols — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 13:39:48 -0500

Everyone in the kitchen sharing memories and making their favorite Thanksgiving specialty.

Response by PO2 C Jolliff made Nov 24 at 2022 1:42 PM

PO2 C Jolliff — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 13:42:30 -0500

Hosting Friendsgiving for my friends, especially my veteran friends.

Response by SGT Naomi Miller made Nov 24 at 2022 1:46 PM

SGT Naomi Miller — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 13:46:38 -0500

My favorite tradition was with my mother having my sister and myself in the kitchen learning everything's given basically how to bake pies how to cook the ham you know how to cut the turkey and it was a wonderful experience it was a good time for us to get to you know get to know my mother or her life experiences and she raises use a single parent. So it just again is everything Thanksgiving from when I was five up until at least 17 it was a good you know a good way to interact with no drama and my mom has since then passed away and I miss talking to her asking questions and I wish I had an opportunity to show her how good I enhanced my cooking skills me and my sister is everything Thanksgiving and I was cutting up stuff vegetables and getting the butter out the freezer and freezing pans Etc I sure miss her thank you

Response by SGT Talma Brown made Nov 24 at 2022 2:24 PM

SGT Talma Brown — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 14:24:36 -0500

When my parents were alive, and we gathered at their house for Thanksgiving, we would tell our parents all of the goofy stuff we did as kids, that they never knew we were doing. It was a silent contest to see who had the best story to tell, who could make Mom laugh the most....

Response by PO3 Sean Martinez made Nov 24 at 2022 2:39 PM

PO3 Sean Martinez — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 14:39:34 -0500

Bringing friends who can't be with their family to Thanksgiving dinner.

Response by PO3 Philip Remeysen made Nov 24 at 2022 3:25 PM

PO3 Philip Remeysen — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 15:25:46 -0500

Cranberry sauce and watching the Dallas cowboys

Response by Capt Christian Blackwell made Nov 24 at 2022 3:48 PM

Capt Christian Blackwell — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 15:48:25 -0500

My favorite Thanksgiving tradition is likely common, but I love eating turkey surrounded by family, watching football and then turning the house upside down by bringing in the Christmas decorations and starting the change from fall to Christmas all with my family!

Response by CPL Mary Ross made Nov 24 at 2022 3:54 PM

CPL Mary Ross — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 15:54:02 -0500

I love to volunteer to work so that others can be with their families. I grew up in a family that celebrated holiday on whatever day the most of us could be there, so to me Thanksgiving is a family day, not a date.

Response by PO3 Jason Sampson made Nov 24 at 2022 4:38 PM

PO3 Jason Sampson — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 16:38:35 -0500

I’m thankful for the help from the vets and the staff at the vets home in Hastings MN where i stay at. I’m just thankful for having a roof over my head and food on the table. Thank u and Happy Thanksgiving everyone.

Response by SGT Angelita Padua Sanchez made Nov 24 at 2022 6:39 PM

SGT Angelita Padua Sanchez — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 18:39:52 -0500

Every different year i made a traditonal cake from my country. This year i made a delicious carrot cake with walnuts and cranberries. I think that make something homemade make the thanksgiving day a very special ocassion.

Response by PVT Thomas Wood made Nov 24 at 2022 7:01 PM

PVT Thomas Wood — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 19:01:30 -0500

Waking up to the God I serve, my wife of 44 years, and a day of thanking God for a full belly and the freedom to enjoy all that I have.

Response by Jacqueline Suliveres made Nov 24 at 2022 7:04 PM

Jacqueline Suliveres — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 19:04:14 -0500

Every Thanksgiving I like to post to social media everything that I am thankful for in my life.

Response by SPC Brian Hogan made Nov 24 at 2022 8:30 PM

SPC Brian Hogan — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 20:30:59 -0500

Watching football with my family, just like I did today.

Response by SGT Michael Brand made Nov 24 at 2022 8:55 PM

SGT Michael Brand — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 20:55:20 -0500

Gathering the whole family together for dinner and trying all the different dishes that people have brought.

Response by SrA Thomas J. made Nov 24 at 2022 9:58 PM

SrA Thomas J. — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 21:58:31 -0500

Being with family.

Response by SSG Archie Martinez made Nov 25 at 2022 12:03 AM

SSG Archie Martinez — Fri, 25 Nov 2022 00:03:42 -0500

The preparation and gathering for our Thanksgiving meal is our favorite tradition of all-time to include watching the NFL

Response by CMSgt Kent Campbell made Nov 25 at 2022 8:40 AM

CMSgt Kent Campbell — Fri, 25 Nov 2022 08:40:10 -0500

Watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade with family.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 25 at 2022 9:00 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 25 Nov 2022 09:00:22 -0500

Everyone is asked to tell what they are thankful for.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 25 at 2022 9:01 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 25 Nov 2022 09:01:41 -0500

I am personally thankful for every day.

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 25 at 2022 9:27 AM

TSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 25 Nov 2022 09:27:24 -0500

My family tradition is to have each person at the table to state the things they are thankful for and why they are thankful. Stating it out loud helps make it more meaningful for the person saying it and those hearing it feel needed and loved!

Response by Sgt William Troskey made Nov 25 at 2022 9:53 AM

Sgt William Troskey — Fri, 25 Nov 2022 09:53:59 -0500

Most favorite: Time with family.
Least favorite: Watching the Lions lose!

Response by SGT Wendell Horton made Nov 25 at 2022 1:24 PM

SGT Wendell Horton — Fri, 25 Nov 2022 13:24:09 -0500

My family and friends shot guns and we try and see who can shot the best.

Response by PV2 Sonya Fernandes made Nov 25 at 2022 3:28 PM

PV2 Sonya Fernandes — Fri, 25 Nov 2022 15:28:46 -0500

family

Response by SPC Len Joiner made Nov 25 at 2022 4:01 PM

SPC Len Joiner — Fri, 25 Nov 2022 16:01:45 -0500

Each family member and friends tell what they are most thankful for this past year.

Response by LCpl Shane Squires jr made Nov 26 at 2022 3:23 AM

LCpl Shane Squires jr — Sat, 26 Nov 2022 03:23:38 -0500

Making and hanging out by the fire

Response by SrA Tiffany Walker made Nov 26 at 2022 4:00 AM

SrA Tiffany Walker — Sat, 26 Nov 2022 04:00:32 -0500

Volunteering

Response by SSgt Marion Williams made Nov 26 at 2022 6:46 AM

SSgt Marion Williams — Sat, 26 Nov 2022 06:46:27 -0500

Coming together with friends and family remembering times with those who can't be with you.

Response by PFC James Hershberger made Nov 26 at 2022 8:40 AM

PFC James Hershberger — Sat, 26 Nov 2022 08:40:06 -0500

My favorite Thanksgiving tradition is having thanksgiving dinner with the family and this year we heard about the NJ Coast Guard recruiting base in Cape May NJ Has Operation Fireside, they ask volunteers to bring home Coast Guard Recruits for Thanksgiving and Christmas. We brought home three of them this year for the first time and it was such a delight listening to their stories about boot camp and their personal lives we intend to continuing doing this every year if anybody within 1 hour of the base wants to do this just call the coast guard station. I wish other recruiting bases did this.
Jim H

Response by CPL David Jason made Nov 26 at 2022 12:08 PM

CPL David Jason — Sat, 26 Nov 2022 12:08:00 -0500

Turkey, stuffing and cranberry sandwiches with Mayo for the following several days!

Response by MSG Brian Weishaar made Nov 26 at 2022 1:13 PM

MSG Brian Weishaar — Sat, 26 Nov 2022 13:13:12 -0500

Being able to serve a good hot Thanksgiving Meal to Military Members-retired, active, or disabled.

Response by PO3 Alicia Foster made Nov 26 at 2022 2:58 PM

PO3 Alicia Foster — Sat, 26 Nov 2022 14:58:14 -0500

My mom's 5 Cup Salad and homemade banana pudding. She passed away from COVID pneumonia Aug 2021 and so we are definitely keeping the tradition going!

Response by SGT Ray Goss III made Nov 27 at 2022 12:55 AM

SGT Ray Goss III — Sun, 27 Nov 2022 00:55:12 -0500

Blessing the food and hanging with friends and family.

Response by SPC Misty Reddish made Nov 27 at 2022 7:02 AM

SPC Misty Reddish — Sun, 27 Nov 2022 07:02:07 -0500

Having everyone write down what they are greatful for on a small slip of paper, then wrapping that paper in parchment paper and then wrapping all of it into a Cresent roll before its baked. After they are baked and on the dinner table each person who grabs one will get to read what someone else is greatful for. Every time we do it, it is so much fun to watch the reactions of the ones opening their roll in order to reveal the hearts of greatfulness that others have. (Colossians 3:15-17)

Response by SSG Thomas Russelburg made Nov 27 at 2022 7:30 AM

SSG Thomas Russelburg — Sun, 27 Nov 2022 07:30:52 -0500

The family coming together for dinner and having conversations.

Response by SPC Dylan Gallagher made Nov 27 at 2022 7:47 AM

SPC Dylan Gallagher — Sun, 27 Nov 2022 07:47:21 -0500

Our new tradition, hosting thanksgiving at our house.

Response by TSgt Raleigh Stout made Nov 27 at 2022 5:11 PM

TSgt Raleigh Stout — Sun, 27 Nov 2022 17:11:47 -0500

Enjoying the company of family and friends while shaing a meal

Response by Gwen Waddell- Schultz made Nov 27 at 2022 7:55 PM

Gwen Waddell- Schultz — Sun, 27 Nov 2022 19:55:24 -0500

Family gathering to share a meal!

Response by CPT Lisa Moe made Nov 28 at 2022 6:37 AM

CPT Lisa Moe — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 06:37:38 -0500

My favorite Thanksgiving tradition is for my family to gather and we spend time sharing the reasons we are grateful. There are so many things that you miss throughout the year in your busy lives but it is the one time a year that we can all be together to have this special time to appreciate the ones we love.

Response by PO1 Larry Wilson made Nov 28 at 2022 12:40 PM

PO1 Larry Wilson — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 12:40:22 -0500

Family, friends, food and focusing more or what we have to be thankful for... A great prelude to the Christmas season!

Response by SGT Stacy McCollum made Nov 28 at 2022 1:26 PM

SGT Stacy McCollum — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 13:26:35 -0500

We believe that no one should be alone for Thanksgiving. If anyone in my family hears of a friend and/or loved one who may be spending the day alone, those folks are invited to celebrate with us. There is joy in fellowship and being able to share with others is something that blesses each one of us.

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Nov 28 at 2022 5:41 PM

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 17:41:04 -0500

thanks for sharing

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 28 at 2022 8:25 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 20:25:59 -0500

Family and friends

Response by MSG Ron Wood made Nov 29 at 2022 2:32 PM

MSG Ron Wood — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 14:32:49 -0500

Eating turkey every day for a week.

Response by SrA Joshua Pickering made Nov 30 at 2022 12:02 AM

SrA Joshua Pickering — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:02:11 -0500

Spending a peaceful day with friends and family

Response by SGT Branden Williams made Nov 30 at 2022 4:15 AM

SGT Branden Williams — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 04:15:34 -0500

That we have the youngest generation or the youngest member In the family be the first to carve the turkey or get the first slice of the turkey.

Response by SPC Anthony Allen made Nov 30 at 2022 1:28 PM

SPC Anthony Allen — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 13:28:11 -0500

In New Jersey we always took part in bringing coast guard to the house for the day since they are allowed off base freedom for certain holidays

Response by PO3 Delvin Menchion made Nov 30 at 2022 5:46 PM

PO3 Delvin Menchion — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 17:46:18 -0500

frying a turkey and making mac and cheese

Response by SGT Mike Riddle made Nov 30 at 2022 5:50 PM

SGT Mike Riddle — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 17:50:59 -0500

Making the broccoli casserole first with my mother and now with my wife

Response by SSgt Daniel Cleary made Nov 30 at 2022 6:04 PM

SSgt Daniel Cleary — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 18:04:26 -0500

Friends, family and leftovers (with naps). ;)

Response by PFC Hansel Eller made Nov 30 at 2022 6:12 PM

PFC Hansel Eller — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 18:12:16 -0500

Watching my children and grandchildren enjoying the meal my wife cooked. Sitting around the table laughing and talking. Sneaking pieces of turkey to the dogs sitting under the table.

Response by PO3 Tim Byrne made Nov 30 at 2022 6:22 PM

PO3 Tim Byrne — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 18:22:20 -0500

Family family family. Macy's parade on the tube; lots of football, and 3 generations of family around our dinner table.

Response by SFC Kris Kirk made Nov 30 at 2022 6:33 PM

SFC Kris Kirk — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 18:33:25 -0500

I'm not allowed to say, my wife is standing right next to me.

Response by PO1 Susan Gibler made Nov 30 at 2022 6:58 PM

PO1 Susan Gibler — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 18:58:12 -0500

Inviting old friends over or people t hat need a meal with others

Response by MSgt Robert Kerner made Nov 30 at 2022 7:03 PM

MSgt Robert Kerner — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 19:03:14 -0500

Eat, and then watch a movie then repeat.

Response by Joann Olenhouse made Nov 30 at 2022 7:05 PM

Joann Olenhouse — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 19:05:40 -0500

being with family

Response by PO3 Jonathan Hall made Nov 30 at 2022 7:10 PM

PO3 Jonathan Hall — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 19:10:09 -0500

This year was seafood Lobster and Steak sometimes you have to go outside the box

Response by SGT Micheal Brees made Nov 30 at 2022 7:10 PM

SGT Micheal Brees — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 19:10:32 -0500

Eating turkey and watching football.

Response by PO2 Laurence Clayton made Nov 30 at 2022 7:28 PM

PO2 Laurence Clayton — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 19:28:44 -0500

My favorite tradition is to get up early, prep the dinner, do the Thanksgiving parade with my Sea Cadets and Scouts,, go home, finish dinner, watch football. Spend the day with my family being thankful we all came home from overseas, some of us broken, but still grateful to be standing. Thanking those that gave all.

Response by Cpl Wayne Fenwick made Nov 30 at 2022 7:33 PM

Cpl Wayne Fenwick — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 19:33:47 -0500

Swanson Hungary Man TV dinners for me and the dogs.

Response by Cpl Jeffrey Flynn made Nov 30 at 2022 7:50 PM

Cpl Jeffrey Flynn — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 19:50:54 -0500

Our family travels to all be together. It's a time to just be together without the added stress of presents that Christmas brings. It's our chance to remember that just being with each other is a gift, and the sharing of good food and quality time is a greater present than anything physical could provide.

Response by MAJ Raymond Cruz made Nov 30 at 2022 7:51 PM

MAJ Raymond Cruz — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 19:51:20 -0500

Enjoy the holidays

Response by PO2 Rob Baumann made Nov 30 at 2022 8:03 PM

PO2 Rob Baumann — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 20:03:25 -0500

The turkey bowl with family and friends!! A backyard football game on Thanksgiving is a great tradition for me!

Response by SPC Timothy Retzolk made Nov 30 at 2022 8:11 PM

SPC Timothy Retzolk — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 20:11:59 -0500

Food and football

Response by PO2 Derk Benisch made Nov 30 at 2022 8:12 PM

PO2 Derk Benisch — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 20:12:12 -0500

Everyone sharing stories, great food and of course traditions from childhood (watching football games, parades and movies)

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 30 at 2022 8:29 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 20:29:13 -0500

Listen to some oldies music, and spend time with family!

Response by TSgt Edwin White made Nov 30 at 2022 8:33 PM

TSgt Edwin White — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 20:33:31 -0500

Best time of the year when we get together with our 15 plus grandchildren.

Response by PO2 Joey Zarrillo made Nov 30 at 2022 8:33 PM

PO2 Joey Zarrillo — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 20:33:50 -0500

Great food and time spent with family

Response by SR Denisha Vail made Nov 30 at 2022 8:36 PM

SR Denisha Vail — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 20:36:44 -0500

Being with family and catching up on old times. We also have a game time after we eat but we didn't do it this year. I am currently going through liver failure so to be able to see my family that I haven't seen in years was the best part of my Thanksgiving and I hope we get to do it every year.

Response by SGT Phillis Wolters made Nov 30 at 2022 8:45 PM

SGT Phillis Wolters — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 20:45:09 -0500

Counting the blessings you received throughout the year

Response by Sgt Michael Maloney made Nov 30 at 2022 8:49 PM

Sgt Michael Maloney — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 20:49:25 -0500

Going around and stating one thing "I'm" thankful for this year.

Response by PFC Jessica Pierce made Nov 30 at 2022 9:04 PM

PFC Jessica Pierce — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 21:04:57 -0500

Baking in the kitchen with my mom.

Response by PO3 Sellner Michael made Nov 30 at 2022 9:15 PM

PO3 Sellner Michael — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 21:15:15 -0500

Running in the Turkey Trot then taking flowers to relatives graves. After dinner visiting close family and friends

Response by SN Davis Edwards made Nov 30 at 2022 9:26 PM

SN Davis Edwards — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 21:26:15 -0500

Getting together to eat, go to a movie after eating and after the movie going back home to eat many options of pie.

Response by SSgt Ryan Fickenworth made Nov 30 at 2022 9:29 PM

SSgt Ryan Fickenworth — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 21:29:33 -0500

Traveling with my wife and to eat somewhere new.

Response by SPC Jessie Pitts made Nov 30 at 2022 9:36 PM

SPC Jessie Pitts — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 21:36:49 -0500

My family take time off and spend Thanksgiving with our mother. Its very hard for her this time of year, my father passed some time ago around thanksgiving.

Response by Cpl Michael Busch made Nov 30 at 2022 9:36 PM

Cpl Michael Busch — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 21:36:54 -0500

Smoked turkey and lots of leftovers!! Spending time with family is always a must as well!

Response by SSG Michael D. made Nov 30 at 2022 9:37 PM

SSG Michael D. — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 21:37:20 -0500

Serving the poor a special meal for Thanksgiving, because my needs are met.

Response by PVT Michele Millage made Nov 30 at 2022 9:39 PM

PVT Michele Millage — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 21:39:41 -0500

We didn’t have a lot of traditions growing up, but when my nieces and nephews were little, we always made a point to go around and tell each other what we were thankful for which I know a lot of people do but then we would also say ways that we could do better in our lives, ways we could make other people thankful to have us in their lives. Another words things we could help to improve other peoples lives as well so they have something to be thankful for.

Response by PO1 Franklin Lantz made Nov 30 at 2022 9:47 PM

PO1 Franklin Lantz — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 21:47:22 -0500

Gathering of family and remembering all that we are thankful for.

Response by SPC Alfred Koopmann made Nov 30 at 2022 9:53 PM

SPC Alfred Koopmann — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 21:53:20 -0500

Turkey and dressing and cranberry

Response by SPC Bryshal Jones made Nov 30 at 2022 9:57 PM

SPC Bryshal Jones — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 21:57:09 -0500

Seeing my oldest child learn our traditions and her helping me set the table

Response by SN Kimberly McGinnis made Nov 30 at 2022 10:02 PM

SN Kimberly McGinnis — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 22:02:26 -0500

My favorite Thanksgiving tradition is spending it with loved ones

Response by Maj Dominic Kimzey made Nov 30 at 2022 10:06 PM

Maj Dominic Kimzey — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 22:06:38 -0500

Turkey Trot with the family in group costumes followed by everyone helping in the kitchen cook Thanksgiving dinner!

Response by PO2 Yekaterina Grigoryeva made Nov 30 at 2022 10:08 PM

PO2 Yekaterina Grigoryeva — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 22:08:59 -0500

Making holiday crafts with my brother

Response by A1C Jim Guercio made Nov 30 at 2022 10:16 PM

A1C Jim Guercio — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 22:16:20 -0500

Getting together with family for Thanksgiving Dinner.

Response by TSgt Tim Ramsey made Nov 30 at 2022 10:24 PM

TSgt Tim Ramsey — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 22:24:30 -0500

Family making lots of food

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 30 at 2022 10:39 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 22:39:52 -0500

Thanksgiving leftovers

Response by CPL Sophia Coleman made Nov 30 at 2022 10:49 PM

CPL Sophia Coleman — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 22:49:59 -0500

My favorite tradition is eating all the foods that I only eat once a year. I literally have no shame on Thanksgiving, therfore I wear my elastic band pants bravely. This year I gained 4lbs from the holiday dinner and it's leftovers; 4LBS! I'm a solid 136.4 lbs now! Lol. I'm just thankful I have food on my table because there was a time when I didn't have food or money to feed my family and several Thanksgiving holidays when I was homeless.

Response by PFC Ashley Apelquist made Nov 30 at 2022 10:56 PM

PFC Ashley Apelquist — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 22:56:04 -0500

I like cooking the meal for my family. I get up every hour to baste my turkey while it cooks on lowest setting that my oven will go. The turkey comes out so juicy and perfect that everyone loves it so much that there are barely any leftovers.. it makes me feel good to know I can still cook a good meal!

Response by GySgt William Jackson made Nov 30 at 2022 10:57 PM

GySgt William Jackson — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 22:57:10 -0500

The gathering of family band friends from near and for. Of the food, the food, the food!!!!

Response by GySgt William Jackson made Nov 30 at 2022 11:02 PM

GySgt William Jackson — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 23:02:03 -0500

The gathering of family and friends from near and far. The sampling of food being cooked. The catching up on family and events and did I say the food, THE FOOOOD, THE FOOOOOOOD.

Response by SN Ed Doan made Nov 30 at 2022 11:14 PM

SN Ed Doan — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 23:14:36 -0500

Spending time with friends.

Response by SSG Amos Essary made Nov 30 at 2022 11:19 PM

SSG Amos Essary — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 23:19:46 -0500

Gotta be the Thanksgiving Day Meal... To include all the Leftovers!

Response by SP6 Robert Banuelos made Nov 30 at 2022 11:29 PM

SP6 Robert Banuelos — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 23:29:44 -0500

Frying a turkey and watching football.

Response by SGT Toke de Koning made Nov 30 at 2022 11:33 PM

SGT Toke de Koning — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 23:33:59 -0500

My favorite thing to do on Thanksgiving is play the farming board game with my siblings and wife! Also the food is a plus as well.

Response by PFC Jessie Steen made Nov 30 at 2022 11:45 PM

PFC Jessie Steen — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 23:45:46 -0500

Everyone gets together to eat and each person says what they are grateful for then we watch Beetlejuice.

Response by SSgt Jeanine Cousin made Dec 1 at 2022 12:05 AM

SSgt Jeanine Cousin — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:05:14 -0500

In my family we have a Thanksgiving tradition of each cooking a "side dish" to go with the main meal
of turkey, ham or roast in order to contribute to our family meal while at the same time helping my
mother in reducing the number of items she used to be responsible for making. We all became known
for cooking a particular item very well and look forward to having and sharing each others dishes.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 1 at 2022 12:08 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:08:47 -0500

Playing family feud

Response by PV2 Shirley Bristow made Dec 1 at 2022 12:32 AM

PV2 Shirley Bristow — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:32:15 -0500

Cooking for a crowd of family.

Response by LCpl Rachel Colvard made Dec 1 at 2022 1:09 AM

LCpl Rachel Colvard — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 01:09:14 -0500

Just about every year we go and watch the Nutcracker ballet in person.

Response by SSG Dawn Mullich made Dec 1 at 2022 1:20 AM

SSG Dawn Mullich — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 01:20:49 -0500

Letting my kiddos pick the menu. They always have the traditional Thanksgiving meal items but the random odd ball requests make me smile.

Response by PO2 Colette Sprenger made Dec 1 at 2022 1:27 AM

PO2 Colette Sprenger — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 01:27:57 -0500

Watching bad Xmas movies and setting up my tree:)

Response by SPC Destiny Richards made Dec 1 at 2022 1:49 AM

SPC Destiny Richards — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 01:49:19 -0500

My favorite thanksgiving tradition is enjoying quality time and creating new memories with my family. Telling each one of them what I am thankful about them and putting up the Christmas tree.

Response by SPC Arthur Bernal made Dec 1 at 2022 1:55 AM

SPC Arthur Bernal — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 01:55:24 -0500

the food and family get together

Response by SSG Shaun Shuskey made Dec 1 at 2022 1:56 AM

SSG Shaun Shuskey — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 01:56:04 -0500

Cooking with my kids and enjoying our family being together

Response by PFC Latanya Bell made Dec 1 at 2022 2:15 AM

PFC Latanya Bell — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 02:15:01 -0500

Distant family member come together standing around the dinner table holding with all smiles,holding hands while the oldest male offers a prayer of Thanksgiving and hope just before slicing the turkey.This is the most memorable event of the holiday.

Response by SPC James Leffler made Dec 1 at 2022 3:00 AM

SPC James Leffler — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 03:00:58 -0500

The turkey

Response by Lt Col Donald Sampson made Dec 1 at 2022 5:04 AM

Lt Col Donald Sampson — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 05:04:23 -0500

To give thanks for all we have in this great country. To be with friends and family

Response by SrA Amber Harris made Dec 1 at 2022 5:50 AM

SrA Amber Harris — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 05:50:46 -0500

We used to play BINGO after the meal at Thanksgiving. It was pretty funny to watch some people get mad that they weren't winning and would blame others.

Response by Amn Susan Street made Dec 1 at 2022 7:49 AM

Amn Susan Street — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 07:49:59 -0500

We started a Thanksgiving breakfast tradition with our own kids of Pancakes and Parades. When I was a little kid, my grandma in Chattanooga used to make us homemade waffles and we we'd watch the Macy's Parade. My waffles are not like Grandma's but I make tasty flapjacks!

Response by SN Terry Booth made Dec 1 at 2022 8:26 AM

SN Terry Booth — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 08:26:36 -0500

Being with family family and friends and being reminded of everything that we all have to be thankful for.

Response by SSgt Ricky Shellenbarger made Dec 1 at 2022 8:40 AM

SSgt Ricky Shellenbarger — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 08:40:54 -0500

Family and food to celebrate

Response by SPC Tishan Harris made Dec 1 at 2022 9:09 AM

SPC Tishan Harris — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 09:09:09 -0500

Getting everyone I care about together to reflect on how grateful I am to have so much love and support in my life.

Response by Sgt Jason King made Dec 1 at 2022 9:38 AM

Sgt Jason King — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 09:38:25 -0500

Eating with family on Thanksgiving, and turkey pot pie with the leftovers.

Response by LTJG Antoinette Porter made Dec 1 at 2022 9:52 AM

LTJG Antoinette Porter — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 09:52:29 -0500

Getting together with family and friends with a bunch of homemade foods

Response by PO3 Eric Bartos made Dec 1 at 2022 10:40 AM

PO3 Eric Bartos — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 10:40:44 -0500

Venison potroast

Response by Sgt Tamara Renee made Dec 1 at 2022 11:47 AM

Sgt Tamara Renee — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 11:47:02 -0500

Turkey

Response by Sgt Tamara Renee made Dec 1 at 2022 11:49 AM

Sgt Tamara Renee — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 11:49:39 -0500

Turkey

Response by SPC Scott Johnson made Dec 1 at 2022 11:55 AM

SPC Scott Johnson — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 11:55:33 -0500

Every year our Thanksgiving supper is chicken nuggets, instant potatoes and Stovetop stuffing. This was what my wife and I had our first year we were married, when we couldn't afford more. So every year we have it to remind us where we started, and remind us how much we have to be thankful for.

Response by ENS Erika Ryglowski made Dec 1 at 2022 12:10 PM

ENS Erika Ryglowski — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 12:10:51 -0500

Asking around the table what we are each thankful for

Response by LtCol Michael Niermeier made Dec 1 at 2022 12:14 PM

LtCol Michael Niermeier — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 12:14:31 -0500

It's a new tradition that started last year where we "tailgate" a few hours before dinner by hanging out in the back yard around the fire pit, steam oysters and watch football.

Response by PVT George Crawley made Dec 1 at 2022 12:20 PM

PVT George Crawley — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 12:20:58 -0500

Cooking with my children

Response by SP5 Jeff Mykel made Dec 2 at 2022 12:35 PM

SP5 Jeff Mykel — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 12:35:59 -0500

being with family

Response by RallyPoint News made Dec 5 at 2022 11:38 AM

RallyPoint News — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 11:38:17 -0500

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