George Washington (CVN 73) - Naval Cruise Book

Page 158 text:

777 = nific turkey. Crimson cranberry j . y mold. Real mashed potatoes. Stuffing piled high and topped w ith homemade gravy. Buttered rolls. Grandma's house. Football. The Macs s parade. Family. Prayer. Thanks. Perhaps these arc a few of the reasons w hy family congregate each year on Thanksgiving I Day. For obvious reasons George Hialiingitut j Sailors didn't get to enjoy these time- honored traditions during Thanksgiving •02. As GIF sailed in the Mediterranean i Sea on November 2S, the festiv ities that usually surround Thanksgiv ing Day were drow ned out w ith the normal duties of a carrier at sea doing a job. Deck Department's SN Jeff , McConaughy spent the majority of his I Thanksgivings in Nevada with his family before joining the Navy, Though Ik missed being at the annual gathering. Ik felt that being underway during the holiday was what giv ing thanks is all about. It may sound strange, but being out belt actually reminded me of home. the 20- ycar-old said. It's an American holiday and we're out here defending America and every thing we love about our country. Though McConaughy spent the day working on the dcckplates. the Supply Department made sure he and his ’ shipmates got a decent meal Supply dished out over 2.000 pounds of turkey, over I.OltO pounds of ham and enough deserts to satisfy anyone's sw eel tooth It was one of the best meals I'veever had on board. McConOghy viid. And I sure was thankful for that i . r-