As night falls at a now quiet Fort Eustis, inside the dining facility these troops are just getting started.
Turkey...check.
Gingerbread...you got it.
And plenty of potato salad to go around.
Seargent Jesse King leads this group of culinary specialist soldiers. They have been prepping for Thanksgiving day all year long. Now they are prepared and ready for the huge task ahead.
This week alone they've put in 60 hours of preparation to cook a meal for 1,200 soldiers.
"We're talking over 10,000 pounds of food being prepared tonight alone. So it's not like cooking for your immediate family," King said.
Just another day for these soldier chefs.
Between the beef and sweet potatoes, these soldier chefs say there is meaning behind the meal.
"I'm thankful for all the soldiers we have present and those who are deployed also," said SSGT Helen Ospy.
Those who aren't cooking are cleaning and turning this dining area into a festive celebration for all seasons.
"We want everyone to remember Thanksgiving all year round, not just in November," Ospy added.
No matter the month, this group says they are proud to serve and support those who serve this country.
"It feels wonderful to be able to serve civilians and military personnel alike. We all work together."
Tomorrow's meal is open to anybody with a military ID. Just come to the Fort Eustis dining facility. The best part is - the meal costs only $7.
Turkey...check.
Gingerbread...you got it.
And plenty of potato salad to go around.
Seargent Jesse King leads this group of culinary specialist soldiers. They have been prepping for Thanksgiving day all year long. Now they are prepared and ready for the huge task ahead.
This week alone they've put in 60 hours of preparation to cook a meal for 1,200 soldiers.
"We're talking over 10,000 pounds of food being prepared tonight alone. So it's not like cooking for your immediate family," King said.
Just another day for these soldier chefs.
Between the beef and sweet potatoes, these soldier chefs say there is meaning behind the meal.
"I'm thankful for all the soldiers we have present and those who are deployed also," said SSGT Helen Ospy.
Those who aren't cooking are cleaning and turning this dining area into a festive celebration for all seasons.
"We want everyone to remember Thanksgiving all year round, not just in November," Ospy added.
No matter the month, this group says they are proud to serve and support those who serve this country.
"It feels wonderful to be able to serve civilians and military personnel alike. We all work together."
Tomorrow's meal is open to anybody with a military ID. Just come to the Fort Eustis dining facility. The best part is - the meal costs only $7.
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