Giving thanks anywhere
Today is of course, the American holiday of Thanksgiving. The above photo is in front of the dining facility at Camp Liberty, Baghdad, on Thanksgiving day last year. The line was by far the longest I had ever seen and snapped this photo quickly as I rode by on my bicycle (handy for getting around the camp). We had a mission later that day, and I didn't feel like spending all my free time waiting in that line, so I skipped lunch. I did make it to dinner though, and it was worth it. They even had non-alcoholic champagne, which was pretty cool. Even in Iraq, there is a heck of a lot for all of us to be thankful for. The only thing I really missed was the family.
Even on ordinary days, the large dining facilities in Iraq are quite literally better than many fancy restaurants in the US. Just the number of dessert choices alone blows my mind. A far, far cry from 2003.
The best thing you can send the troops is your prayers, your appreciation and support, and maybe a letter or two. I guarantee you they don't really need any more lip balm, sunscreen, packs of cheeze-its, or decks of playing cards.
Anyway, this year I am very grateful that I am alive and healthy and with my family. Some of my friends are not. I try very hard not to forget that.
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