WriteofWords post inspired this. If you are willing to host a solider for Thanksgiving, or you know a stranded solider in need of a place, post it here and maybe we can get people together. The thought of any soldier away from home with nowhere to go for the holiday breaks my heart. I am near Edwards AFB and Ft. Irwin. Anyone from Vandenburg could catch a ride down with my SIL.
I've always done the Adopt a Soldier at Ft. Bliss for the holidays, I think most bases with basic or AIT do that,, well they used to it might be so anymore. This is a good idea!
I'm not really 'close' to any bases, but there is one here in KY that is just a few hours away. There's only 3 of us, and we'll have a turkey AND a ham, so there will be plenty of leftovers!!
Shelley, Im packing my bags I live in WV and would gladly host any one of y'all at my table. If a base were around here, I'd host a soldier as well
My first husband and I used to do this all the time. We were at George AFB near Debi and every Thanksgiving I would go all out and cook for an army (or in this case, the Air Force ). The ex invited any and all airmen who were alone for the holiday. I still cook Thanksgiving like that. You never know who needs a home cooked meal.
Quote:It's too bad George closed down. Now the bases are an hour away. Still very doable for me though.
I've not talked to my family about it, but if anyone who is HEALTHY (No one with a cold or any symptoms please my husband has MS) in NC needs a place for Thanksgiving I am Sure they would welcome a serviceman (God I feel like I should be writing serviceboy) away from home to come to our table. We are on the Eastern side of the state, near route 95. (Service WOMEN welcome as well) Laney
Yuma, Arizona We have two bases here: Yuma Proving Grounds (Army) and the Marine Base. I know we get a lot of kids training for Irag and Afghanistan here. If any of you have your sons or daughters training here, I'll gladly host them for Thanksgiving.
