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.
I went hungry on ships at sea, The Navy bless their heart went to GQ while us embarked Marines stood in the chow line! Then didn't open till diner LOL.
Served on 2 ships that had MarDets. The Marines were those guys who ran through narrow hatchways with an M-14 at port arms when responding to a security alert. God bless their persistence, they'd all make it through eventually.
I loved a story Carroll Le Fon (AKA Lex) told about a nugget in his squadron that had a rather inflated opinion of himself. He was Squadron Duty Office during one security drill and didn't close the door to the ready room as he was supposed to. He told Lex, and associated pirates, that if they want it closed, they should close themselves. they did, with Bones on the floor of the passage way.
One of the Marines was holding him down with his rifle when his Captain came along and the trooper told the office that they threw him out to them. The Marine Officer then knocked on the door and asked them to take him back. They said they had no plans of opening and letting a Marine in to hold them down with a rifle. The Captain said "Please," and the pirates still said no. They also added, if you give your word as an officer to not bother them after they took him back, they would. He did, and they did. Bones obtained further infamy in the squadron that merely added to his poor reputation. Last time I saw him mentioned was in a narrative from Iraq that took place later.
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…)
Yes, Cdr S, and a Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours and all who read this site. Many of us have served all over the world -- while other countries may have a few qualities that are pleasant, even enviable, none put together as many different advantages and qualities as the US. And many other countries are definitely hell-holes.
I have very fond memories of Thanksgiving in the unit mess hall (now Dining Facilities, often manned by contractors). The Mess Sergeant and the cooks went all out, even getting special permission to roast whole pigs outside. Officers dressed up in Blues, served the Soldiers and families that came for hours and paid special attention to the lone soldier in the barracks. Officers and NCOs invited those Soldiers to their homes for more eating and football.
As an Army guy who's father was on an LCS(L) "Mighty Midget" #123 in the Pacific in '44 and '45, I am thankful for my Navy brethren and this site -- learning a lot.
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.
Yes we did!! Good to hear from you Sean! "XO"
Good to hear from you XO. Hope you are doing well.
The Scots couldn’t care less about Earl Grey. Try throwing Johnnie Walker over the side if you want to get their attention.
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.
They missed the point! American Thanksgiving is perfectly timed for a whole month of feasting and revelry, and then the asceticism of January.
It was a UK-run mission school. Commonwealth dates did work better at the time.
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=
or the food/service was not appealing to the customers who had options
The system is not letting me post a full reply. The officers responsible for the situation should be cashiered. Including the Division commander.
The local JRB shutdown the base EDF/Galley. Another indicator that they really don't give a schittt about enlisted people.
Air Force chow is the best so are Air Force women, Semper Fi!
We were discussing Military chow, not airline food
LOL!
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.
I went hungry on ships at sea, The Navy bless their heart went to GQ while us embarked Marines stood in the chow line! Then didn't open till diner LOL.
Welcome aboard ye Leathernecks!
Marines? What on earth are those?
Served on 2 ships that had MarDets. The Marines were those guys who ran through narrow hatchways with an M-14 at port arms when responding to a security alert. God bless their persistence, they'd all make it through eventually.
I loved a story Carroll Le Fon (AKA Lex) told about a nugget in his squadron that had a rather inflated opinion of himself. He was Squadron Duty Office during one security drill and didn't close the door to the ready room as he was supposed to. He told Lex, and associated pirates, that if they want it closed, they should close themselves. they did, with Bones on the floor of the passage way.
One of the Marines was holding him down with his rifle when his Captain came along and the trooper told the office that they threw him out to them. The Marine Officer then knocked on the door and asked them to take him back. They said they had no plans of opening and letting a Marine in to hold them down with a rifle. The Captain said "Please," and the pirates still said no. They also added, if you give your word as an officer to not bother them after they took him back, they would. He did, and they did. Bones obtained further infamy in the squadron that merely added to his poor reputation. Last time I saw him mentioned was in a narrative from Iraq that took place later.
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. 🫡
Happy Thanksgiving to all deployed, our host, and the porch.
Yes, Cdr S, and a Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours and all who read this site. Many of us have served all over the world -- while other countries may have a few qualities that are pleasant, even enviable, none put together as many different advantages and qualities as the US. And many other countries are definitely hell-holes.
I have very fond memories of Thanksgiving in the unit mess hall (now Dining Facilities, often manned by contractors). The Mess Sergeant and the cooks went all out, even getting special permission to roast whole pigs outside. Officers dressed up in Blues, served the Soldiers and families that came for hours and paid special attention to the lone soldier in the barracks. Officers and NCOs invited those Soldiers to their homes for more eating and football.
As an Army guy who's father was on an LCS(L) "Mighty Midget" #123 in the Pacific in '44 and '45, I am thankful for my Navy brethren and this site -- learning a lot.