[tomkow6]

Manama, Bahrain (Nov. 25, 2002) -- The Navy and Marine Corps Medal is pinned on the uniform of Chief Boatswain's Mate Jim Prewitt. Chief Prewitt was presented the medal for heroism while serving with Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Mobile Unit Six, Charleston, South Carolina on September 11, 2001, where he displayed extraordinary heroism and bravery in the face of extreme danger. Chief Prewitt was working with the Secret Service in New York City during the attack on the North Tower of the World Trade Center. U.S. Navy photo by Journalist 2nd Class Denny Lester.

[Dubya]

Thanksgiving in Vietnam

Thanksgiving 1965

For Thanksgiving dinner 1965, a small bulletin was printed and distributed to the troops with their meal. Below are the contents:

Thanksgiving Prayer

Almighty and merciful God, accept our thanks this day for all thy blessings. We come to thee on this national day of Thanksgiving to join with heart and voice all the people of our blessed land to praise and thank thee. Thou hast provided us with all that we need to sustain body and life. As our redeemer thou hast given us spiritual blessing beyond measure. Thou hast richly blessed our nation from its beginning with freedom and liberty. Help us to go beyond words in our thanksgiving that we may give evidence in deeds to the world that we are willing to share all that we are and all that we have with those who would walk with us. Receive our prayer of thanksgiving, we pray, O God, our creator and redeemer. AMEN.
Commander's Message

This Thanksgiving Day we find ourselves in a foreign land assisting in the defense of the rights of free men everywhere. On this day we should offer our grateful thanks for the abundant life which we and our loved ones have been provided. May we each pray for His continued blessings and guidance upon our endeavors to assist the Vietnamese people in their struggle to attain an everlasting peace within a free society.

W.C. Westmoreland
General, United States Army
Commanding

THANKSGIVING MENU

Shrimp Cocktail
Crackers

Roast Turkey Cornbread DressingGiblet Gravy Cranberry Sauce Mashed Potatoes Candied Sweet Potatoes Buttered Peas

Assorted Crisp Relishes Hot Butter Buns Butter

Fruitcake Mincemeat Pie Pumpkin Pie with Whipped Cream Assorted Fresh Fruit Assorted Nuts Assorted Candy Tea Milk Coffee

15th Field Artillery Regiment
'Fighting 15th'

[Dubya]

Thanks Chief Prewitt

And all Vets and active duty Americans. All of you should get metals.

[Soaring Feather]

Manama, Bahrain (Nov. 25, 2002) -- The Navy and Marine Corps Medal is pinned on the uniform of Chief Boatswain's Mate Jim Prewitt.

Beautiful posting tomkow! So wonderful to see a hero honored!