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Thanksgiving Meals for Military & Vets: Reliable Programs for Families

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Michael L. McLaughlin and Col. Richard J. Ikena Jr., serve a Thanksgiving meal to Soldiers on deployment at Camp Ādaži, Latvia.

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TSA Honor Lane: Fast-Track Security for Military Families

Soldiers and families enjoy a Thanksgiving meal together during the Hohenfels Thanksgiving Luncheon at the dining facility in Hohenfels, Germany, Nov. 26, 2024. (Sgt. Joseph Peake/Army)

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