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Marines and Sailors celebrate Thanksgiving aboard USS Nassau: Photo Essay

28 Nov 2002 | Public Affairs 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit

Marines and Sailors from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) and USS Nassau (LHA-4) celebrated Thanksgiving while deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The Marines and Sailors spent the day on holiday routine before enjoying a Thanksgiving feast on their respective mess decks. The feast included turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, green Beans, stuffing, corn-on-the-cob and an array of desserts like pumpkin, cherry and pecan pie and ice cream.