NATO doesn't recognize the Fourth of July either. July 4, 1978 USS TATTNALL was part of STANAVFORLANT in Rosyth, Scotland and had to get underway that day. As a protest a group dressed up as the Spirit of '76 marched over to the Royal Navy frigate and dumped some teabags over the side.
Nice! When I was in an international boarding school years ago, we celebrated Canadian Thanksgiving because US Thanksgiving was too close to the Christmas party before the end of the semester.
As an aside, I've heard grumbles that all is not great in the Army food business. Closed DFACs, shorter hours, etc. Any Navy vibes of things going downhill?
The fact we now have "Culinary specialists" and not Commissarymen, is not a good indication.
I have not heard of any closed Army DFACs. I do know the DFAC at Columbus AFB was closed because of the small number of troops, but that took place years ago. I question that a base makes sense if it is too small to support a DFAC.
CDR Sal, wishing you and yours a Happy, safe, enjoyable Thanksgiving. You have served, and IMO, continue to serve by being an advocate for a strong military who is not afraid to criticize that same military so it can best serve the nation. Carry on sir!
Lets hope there isnt a ships wardroom that thinks its okay to have a roasted turkey while the messdecks serves turkey loaf (true story from the fast frigate chronicles…)
Sal,
Wishing you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving.
Cheers,
Nigel
Happy Thanksgiving!
Amen. Thanks, Sal.
Happy Thanksgiving Sal!
NATO doesn't recognize the Fourth of July either. July 4, 1978 USS TATTNALL was part of STANAVFORLANT in Rosyth, Scotland and had to get underway that day. As a protest a group dressed up as the Spirit of '76 marched over to the Royal Navy frigate and dumped some teabags over the side.
Love me some Thanksgiving at sea.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Nice! When I was in an international boarding school years ago, we celebrated Canadian Thanksgiving because US Thanksgiving was too close to the Christmas party before the end of the semester.
Happy Turkey Day!!
As an aside, I've heard grumbles that all is not great in the Army food business. Closed DFACs, shorter hours, etc. Any Navy vibes of things going downhill?
The fact we now have "Culinary specialists" and not Commissarymen, is not a good indication.
I have not heard of any closed Army DFACs. I do know the DFAC at Columbus AFB was closed because of the small number of troops, but that took place years ago. I question that a base makes sense if it is too small to support a DFAC.
an example
https://www.military.com/daily-news/2024/11/26/food-hard-find-fort-carson-base-struggles-feeding-soldiers.html?amp=
If you went hungry on a ship at sea, it was your own fault.
You'll need a few eye drops and kleenex for the dust. The system will not let me post the pic directly, alas.
https://ace.mu.nu/archives/412498.php#412498
Yeah, had to go get a kleenex...best post of the day, IMO.
Happy Thanksgiving and to all the MS/CS that make Thanksgiving a special day at sea!
CDR Sal, wishing you and yours a Happy, safe, enjoyable Thanksgiving. You have served, and IMO, continue to serve by being an advocate for a strong military who is not afraid to criticize that same military so it can best serve the nation. Carry on sir!
Happy Thanksgiving indeed!
Lets hope there isnt a ships wardroom that thinks its okay to have a roasted turkey while the messdecks serves turkey loaf (true story from the fast frigate chronicles…)
Amen, Sal! Well said. 🫡