turkey

"Since they can't be home for the holidays, our team is dedicated to bringing the holidays to them," said Anthony Amendolia, with DLA Troop Support subsistence team in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

DLA reports that 2,000 pounds of turkey, 300 pounds of cranberry sauce, and 500 pies will be sent to Liberia. To Senegal, DLA sent 600 pounds of turkey, 75 pounds of cranberry sauce, and 200 pies. As many as 5,000 meals will be served between both locations, and Service members will have their choice of apple, cherry, pumpkin, pecan or sweet potato pie.

While the DLA Troop Support subsistence team typically starts planning to ship holiday meal items six months in advance, military operations in West Africa only began two months ago. In order to meet those short requirements, DLA airlifted the Thanksgiving meal items from the United States into Liberia and Senegal.