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President’s Radio Address – November 24, 2007
In his weekly radio address President Bush said, “Good morning. This week our Nation celebrated Thanksgiving. American families and friends gathered together to express gratitude for all that we have been given. We give thanks for the freedoms we enjoy. We give thanks for the loved ones who enrich our lives. And we give thanks for the many gifts that come from this prosperous land. Thanksgiving is a time when we acknowledge that all of these things, and life itself, come not from the hand of man, but from Almighty God.”
President Bush Makes Thanksgiving Day Calls to Members of the Armed Forces
The President made telephone calls this morning to exemplary members of the Armed Forces who are stationed in remote locations worldwide to wish them a Happy Thanksgiving and to thank them for their service to our Nation.
President George W. Bush talks to troops from Camp David, Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2007. The President phoned members of the Armed Forces who are stationed overseas to wish them a happy Thanksgiving and thank them for their service to our Nation. White House photo by Eric Draper.
INFORMATIONATION ON CALL RECIPIENTS
Sergeant First Class Amy Adams, U.S. Army
Sergeant First Class Amy Adams, U.S. Army, deployed to Balad, Iraq as a member of the 216th ESC LSA, Anaconda, is responsible for reporting and tracking all casualties for six brigades. Sergeant Adams has served one prior rotation in Afghanistan and one prior rotation in Iraq.
Staff Sergeant William Cannon, U.S. Army
Staff Sergeant William Cannon, U.S. Army, deployed to Camp Taji, Iraq as a member of the Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion 82nd Field Artillery 1BCT, 1CD, supervises and trains NCOs and Soldiers in the proper emplacement, firing, and displacement of his section’s howitzers. Sergeant Cannon helped build a team that won the Top Howitzer section during a competition at Camp Taji in October.
Sergeant Frank Gervascio, U.S. Army
Sergeant Frank Gervascio, U.S. Army, deployed to Al Asad Air Base, Fallujah, Iraq as a member of the 2nd Battalion 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, is the Battalion’s Aid Station Sergeant in charge of emergency and routine care of over 700 personnel. Sergeant Gervascio has been deployed twice to Afghanistan and twice to Iraq in support of operations there totaling thirty-nine months.
Sergeant Thomas Kelley, U.S. Marine Corps
Sergeant Thomas Kelley, U.S. Marine Corps, deployed to Fallujah, Iraq as a member of the 2nd Supply Battalion, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, is the Platoon Sergeant for thirty-four Marines. He is the transportation coordinator for supply gear that includes Marine Corps and Navy MRAP vehicles. He is responsible for ensuring gear is properly staged for tactical movement.
Sergeant Santos Alvarado, U.S. Marine Corps
Sergeant Santos Alvarado, U.S. Marine Corps, deployed to Fallujah, Iraq as a member of the 2nd Recon Battalion, Headquarters and Service Company, Supply Section, is responsible for maintaining the gear and equipment of the battalion’s Marines. He is responsible for the proper accountability and management of the Battalion’s budget. Sergeant Alvarado won the Meritorious Sergeant Board.
Petty Officer Second Class Melanie Mosley, U.S. Navy
Petty Officer Second Class Melanie Mosley, U.S. Navy, deployed to Camp Bucca, Iraq as a member of the Navy Provisional Detainee Battalion THREE (NPDB-3), is the Quad Section Leader of a seven Marine guard force responsible for maintaining position control of detainees.
Operations Specialist Seaman (OSSN) Surface Warfare (SW) William Jamieson II, U.S. Navy
OSSN SW William Jamieson II, U.S. Navy, deployed to Arabian Gulf/North Arabian Sea on the USS Vicksburg (CG 69), is responsible for timely and accurate identification of aircraft flying within organic sensor ranges of the USS Vicksburg and coalition warships. He was awarded the Surface Warfare qualification as a Seaman early in his career.
Technical Sergeant Cimarron Reeves, U.S. Air Force
Technical Sergeant Cimarron Reeves, U.S. Air Force, deployed to Samarra, Iraq as a member of the 732nd Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, Weapons Intelligence Team One, is an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team Leader for Weapons Intelligence Team. He performs post-blast analysis and prosecutes weapons caches. His position is vital to the counter Improvised Explosive Device (IED) effort.
Staff Sergeant Neil Lockart, U.S. Air Force
Staff Sergeant Neil Lockart, U.S. Air Force, deployed to Balad Air Base, Iraq as a member of the 332nd Expeditionary Security Forces, is the leader of a team that protects USAF aircraft, personnel, and equipment. He was selected as Tuskegee Airman of the Week (week of October 29, 2007) and was recently recognized by General Petraeus for exemplary service.
Operational Specialist Second Class (OS2) Dustin Bingham, U.S. Coast Guard
OS2 Distin Bingham, U.S. Coast Guard, deployed to the Eastern Pacific on the USCGC Morgenthau (WHEC 722), is a senior member of the Morgenthau’s CIC watch team and is currently filling the position of CIC watch supervisor. He is instrumental in the development of junior OS personnel and in the teaching and training fellow shipmates in Law Enforcement skills. OS2 Bingham has prosecuted eight successful cases against narcotics traffickers.
Food Service Specialist Second Class (FS2) Michael Smith, U.S. Coast Guard
FS2 Michael Smith, U.S. Coast Guard, deployed to the Arabian Gulf as a member of the Patrol Forces Southwest Asia (PATFORSWA), serves in an Operations Officer capacity by drafting classified message traffic coordinating ship movements and fueling of the PATFORSWA Cutters and Navy Patrol Craft Fleet. FS2 Smith also coordinates the purchases of critical supplies and equipment.
Airman First Class Chris Steven Ericksen, U.S. Air Force
Airman First Class Chris Steven Ericksen, U.S. Air Force, deployed to Bagram Air Force Base, Afghanistan, issues fuel to Close Air Support, Aero medical, cargo, and transient aircraft in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and International Security Assistance Forces in Afghanistan. He has personally issued over 500,000 gallons of fuel during 2200+ missions.
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Giving Thanks on Thanksgiving
“This Thanksgiving, may we reflect upon the past year with gratefulness and look toward the future with hope. Let us give thanks for all we have been given and ask God to continue to bless our families and our Nation.”
– President George W. Bush
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Thanksgiving Menu at Camp David
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Thanksgiving Menu at Camp David
Oven Roasted Turkey
Cast-Iron Skillet Cornbread Dressing
Jellied Cranberry Molds
Sautéed Green Beans
Zucchini Gratin
Whipped Sweet Potato Soufflé
Buttered Mashed Potatoes
Giblet Gravy
Morelia Style Gazpacho
Fresh Clover Rolls with Honey Butter
Pumpkin Pie with Whipped Topping
Apple Pie
Apple Crisp
Pumpkin Mousse Trifle
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President Bush Pardons “May and Flower” in National Thanksgiving Turkey Ceremony
President Bush Pardons “May and Flower” in National Thanksgiving Turkey Ceremony
On Tuesday, President Bush said, “And so now I have a task, and that is to grant a full presidential pardon to May and Flower. They’ll be shortly flown to Disney World, where they will serve as Honorary Grand Marshals for the Thanksgiving Day Parade. I hope that honor doesn’t go to their head. May they live the rest of their lives in blissful gobbling. And may all Americans enjoy a holiday full of love and peace. God bless you all.”
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President Bush Offers Thanksgiving Greetings
President Bush on Monday said, “In the four centuries since the founders of Berkeley first knelt on these grounds, our nation has changed in many ways. Our people have prospered, our nation has grown, our Thanksgiving traditions have evolved… Yet the source of all our blessings remains the same: We give thanks to the Author of Life who granted our forefathers safe passage to this land, who gives every man, woman, and child on the face of the Earth the gift of freedom, and who watches over our nation every day. I wish you all a safe and happy Thanksgiving. I offer Thanksgiving greetings to every American citizen. May God bless you, and may God continue to bless the United States of America.”
President George W. Bush talks with Linda Barnes, a volunteer, during his visit Monday, Nov. 19, 2007, to the Central Virginia Community Food Bank in Richmond, Va. With him, at right, are: Fay Lohr, Chief Executive Officer for the food bank, and Freedom Corps volunteer Paul Anderson. White House photo by Chris Greenberg.
National Adoption Day
On Friday, President Bush said, “Each of the families here has shown the world the depth and wonder of the human heart. And because of people like you, this Thanksgiving holiday will be particularly special for thousands of families in thousands of homes. Many children will be giving thanks for being part of a family they never thought they would have. Many parents will look across the table at children who once were strangers and who are now priceless treasures in their lives.”
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