Host a Soldier

[debilorrah]

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.

 

[jamz]

I think my mother in law would welcome anyone in the Augusta Maine area!

 

[WriterofWords]

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!

 

[shelleyd2008]

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!!

 

[Msbear]

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

 

[Dar]

I wish I could help but I am a bit of a drive...

 

[DuckLady]

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.

 

[debilorrah]

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It's too bad George closed down. Now the bases are an hour away. Still very doable for me though.

 

[Laney]

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

 

[Eggs4Sale]

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.