'First Team' Soldiers Celebrate Thanksgiving in Iraq

3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division
Courtesy Story

Date: 11.23.2006
Posted: 11.28.2006 09:21
News ID: 8402
'First Team' Soldiers Celebrate Thanksgiving in Iraq

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