SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Col. Patrick Mordente, commander of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, prepares the turkey before serving Thanksgiving dinner to Airmen at an undisclosed base in Southwest Asia Nov. 25, 2010. Leadership from each of the wing's groups served meals to show appreciation to the Airmen for their service throughout the year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Laura Turner)

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SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines stationed at two undisclosed air bases in Southwest Asia took time off from their busy schedules Nov. 25, 2010, to enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday with special meals sponsored by the 387th Air Expeditionary Group and the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing. Both bases fall under the control of the 386th AEW, which operates the primary airlift hub for coalition forces in Iraq. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Dale Greer)

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SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Chief Master Sgt. Yvonne Miller of the 386th Expeditionary Medical Group serves turkey and roast beef for Thanksgiving Day dinner at an undisclosed air base in Southwest Asia Nov. 25, 2010. The base is home to more than 2,000 Airmen assigned to the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, which serves as the primary airlift hub for coalition forces in Iraq. The wing also provides theater airlift services across Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Dale Greer)

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SOUTHWEST ASIA -- This turtle carved from fresh cantaloupe was one of many festive decorations greeting Airmen at the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing Dining Facility on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 25, 2010. More than 2,000 Airmen here took time off from their normal duties to enjoy the annual holiday with food and friends. The 386th Air Expeditionary Wing serves as the primary airlift hub for coalition forces in Iraq. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Dale Greer)

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SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Chief Master Sgt. Richard Turcotte Jr., 386th Air Expeditionary Wing command chief, prepares to serve Thanksgiving dinner to Airmen at an undisclosed base in Southwest Asia Nov. 25, 2010. More than 2,000 servicemembers celebrated the holiday with food and friends. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Laura Turner)

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SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Airmen assigned to the 387th Air Expeditionary Group enjoyed a variety of cakes, pastries and other deserts with their Thanksgiving Day meals at an undisclosed air base in Southwest Asia Nov. 25, 2010. The 387th provides base operating support to the primary airlift gateway for the Iraqi theater of operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Dale Greer)

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SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Col. Tal Metzgar, commander of the 387th Air Expeditionary Group, prepares to serve Thanksgiving Day meals to Airmen at an undisclosed base in Southwest Asia Nov. 25, 2010. The 387th provides base operating support to the primary airlift gateway for the Iraqi theater of operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Dale Greer)

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SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Col. Michael Katka (left), vice commander of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, and Col. Tal Metzgar, commander of the 387th Air Expeditionary Group, serve Thanksgiving Day lunches to Airmen assigned to an undisclosed air base in Southwest Asia Nov. 25, 2010. The 387th provides base operating support to the primary airlift gateway for the Iraqi theater of operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Dale Greer)

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SOUTHWEST ASIA -- A U.S. Navy Sailor assigned to an undisclosed air base in Southwest Asia takes her pick from among dozens of deserts served in the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing Dining Facility on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 25, 2010. More than 2,000 servicemembers celebrated the annual holiday here with food and friends. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Dale Greer)

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386th Airmen celebrate Thanksgiving holiday with food, friends

Published Nov. 26, 2010