Thanksgiving In Afghanistan: Far From Home, U.S. Troops Celebrate Holiday As Best They Can -- CBS
Kabul, Afghanistan About 66,000 U.S. troops are currently in Afghanistan, spending Thanksgiving away from their families. In some respects, it's a day like any other; the mission today is the same as yesterday's and will be the same as tomorrow's.
"To be honest, it feels just like another day at work," shrugged Army Maj. Jennifer Johnson, who has been here since May and will be deployed for another six months.
"Yep, but with better food," added Army Reserve Maj. Patrick Powe, who is on his first tour in Afghanistan.
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