MEDCoE Mission Thanksgiving 2024

Photo By Jose Rodriguez | Jesse, Christine, and Marcelino Lopez pose with soldiers in front of Aabel Hall, at the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence. The family is hosting the soldiers for Thanksgiving dinner. This year marks the return of Mission Thanksgiving since 2019 when it was suspended during the COVID pandemic. For many soldiers, will be their first major holiday away from their home and family. Families pick up and return soldiers at Fort Sam Houston.  

FORT SAM HOUSTON, TEXAS, UNITED STATES

11.28.2024

Story by Jose Rodriguez 

U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence

The U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence invited local families to host soldiers for Mission Thanksgiving. For many soldiers, this will be their first major holiday away from their families. This event offers an opportunity for the community to host soldiers at their home for the holiday. This year marks the return of Mission Thanksgiving since 2019 when it was suspended during the COVID pandemic. Families pick up and then return soldiers at Fort Sam Houston. The 32d Medical Brigade, the largest training brigade in the Army, organized the operation.

• Date Taken: 11.28.2024
• Date Posted: 11.28.2024 12:28
• Story ID: 486340
• Location: FORT SAM HOUSTON, TEXAS, US