'First Team' Soldiers Celebrate Thanksgiving in Iraq

Photo By Sgt. Serena Hayden | During a visit to Forward Operating Base Warhorse, Nov. 23, Donnie Hammond, a golfer with the Professional Golf Association Celebrity Tour, talks with Soldiers from the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division. Hammond and six other PGA players ate Thanksgiving dinner with the Soldiers followed by a meet and greet session. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Serena Hayden, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division Public Affairs)  

BAQUBAH, IRAQ

11.23.2006

Courtesy Story

3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division

By Spc. Ryan Stroud
3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division Public Affairs

BAQUBAH, Iraq (Nov. 23, 2006) – While Thanksgiving is usually a traditional, family-filled day, Soldiers from the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, did not have the opportunity to join their families this year. Instead, the "Grey Wolf" Soldiers are deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom 06-08.

Though Thanksgiving was a difficult day for many, the Soldiers at Forward Operating Base Warhorse celebrated the day the best way they knew how – an event-filled day focused on boosting morale and allowing them to reflect on all they are thankful for.

The morning started early for some Grey Wolf Soldiers as they gathered during the dark, cold Iraq morning, ready to run, have fun and build cohesion at the

• Date Taken: 11.23.2006
• Date Posted: 11.28.2006 09:21
• Story ID: 8402
• Location: BAQUBAH, IQ