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US armed forces show how Thanksgiving is done

By Pete Kasperowicz
Published November 22, 2018 8:17pm ET
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US armed forces show how Thanksgiving is done
181121-N-YM543-380 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Nov. 21, 2018) Sailors attached to the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) prepare turkeys for the ship's Thanksgiving celebration. Navy culinary specialists accross the fleet are preparing an estimated 112,000 pounds of roast turkey, 21,000 pounds of stuffing, 27,100 pounds of mashed potatoes, 18,500 pounds of sweet potatoes, 5,400 pounds of cranberry sauce, and 2,300 gallons of gravy. | (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dylan McKay/Released)

Several branches of the U.S. armed forces on Thursday tweeted out Thanksgiving Day messages, including the U.S. Air Force, which showed how airmen prepare a holiday meal, ready-to-eat.

The Air Force tweeted out a short video showing how turkey, vegetables and mashed potatoes are dispensed and eaten.

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