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    24th MEU, USS Iwo Jima celebrate Thanksgiving at sea [Image 1 of 8]

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    A formal food display table aboard the USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), a U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship. The table is decorated with multiple pies elevated on red napkin-draped stands, garnished with fresh parsley and carved watermelon centerpieces. The display appears to be set up for a special occasion or holiday meal, likely Thanksgiving, consistent with Navy tradition.

    U.S. 6TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

    11.22.2018

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Margaret Gale 

    24th Marine Expeditionary Unit

    USS Iwo Jima food services displays pies, Nov. 22, 2018, for the Thanksgiving meal aboard USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Food Services hosted the Thanksgiving meal to allow Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Sailors with USS Iwo Jima to come together during the holiday season while away from home. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Margaret Gale)

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    Date Taken: 11.22.2018
    Date Posted: 11.22.2018 15:34
    Photo ID: 4923071
    VIRIN: 181122-M-ES894-079
    Resolution: 4964x3309
    Size: 1.72 MB
    Location: U.S. 6TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
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    A formal food display table aboard the USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), a U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship. The table is decorated with multiple pies elevated on red napkin-draped stands, garnished with fresh parsley and carved watermelon centerpieces. The display appears to be set up for a special occasion or holiday meal, likely Thanksgiving, consistent with Navy tradition.
    A roasted whole bird, likely a turkey or chicken, is displayed on a blue cloth on a stainless steel serving counter, surrounded by decorative kale and red apples. The setting appears to be a large institutional or military mess hall kitchen. Several kitchen workers wearing white chef caps are visible working in the background.
    Three U.S. Marines in woodland MARPAT camouflage uniforms are seated together at a dining facility (DFAC/mess hall) table, smiling at the camera. The setting appears to be a holiday meal, likely Thanksgiving, based on the pumpkin and turkey decorations visible in the background. Their name tapes are partially visible, with 'JERONIMO' legible on the leftmost Marine.
    A U.S. Marine in woodland MARPAT camouflage uniform is eating a meal in what appears to be a military mess hall or galley. The setting includes multiple service members seated at tables with trays of food, suggesting a communal dining facility. Seasonal Halloween decorations are visible in the background, indicating the photo was taken around late October.
    A large elaborately decorated Thanksgiving sheet cake is displayed on a table aboard the USS Iwo Jima. The cake features autumn-themed frosting artwork including cornucopias, fall leaves, and harvest decorations, with white icing text reading 'Happy Thanksgiving USS Iwo Jima'. The setting appears to be a military galley or mess hall kitchen environment.
    A group of approximately eight military personnel and culinary staff are posed together aboard what appears to be a naval vessel, cutting a large decorated cake. The setting appears to be a ship's galley or dining facility, with pies and decorative food displays visible on the table. The occasion appears to be a formal military celebration, likely a unit or ship anniversary.
    Two individuals are decorating a large elaborately frosted cake in what appears to be a military ship's galley kitchen. The person in the foreground wears a navy cap with 'USS' visible and black gloves, leaning closely over the cake while applying decorations. A second person in the background wears a white chef's hat and olive green shirt, holding a plate with red frosting.
    A young man wearing a green t-shirt with a logo, black apron, and white latex gloves is working in a commercial kitchen or bakery. He is carefully decorating or assembling what appears to be a novelty cake designed to look like a pizza. The background shows metal shelving stocked with supplies and packaged goods.

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