U.S. Army reservist Pfc. Princess Cabrales, from Arkansas, and Pfc. Aheley Fear, U.S. Army National Guardsman from New York, pose for a photo before meeting their assigned families during registration of Mission Thanksgiving. The privates are attending medical advanced individual training at Fort Sam Houston, TX to become 68W Combat Medics. This year marks the return of the event since 2019 when it was suspended during the COVID pandemic. The U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence invites local families to host soldiers for Thanksgiving. For many soldiers, will be their first major holiday away from their home and family. The 32d Medical Brigade, the largest training brigade in the Army, organized the operation.

U.S. Army National Guardsmen Pfc. Daileny Torres, from New Jersey, and Pfc. Trinity Walton, from Connecticut, pose for a photo before meeting their assigned families during registration of Mission Thanksgiving. The privates are attending medical advanced individual training at Fort Sam Houston, TX to become 68W Combat Medics. This year marks the return of the event since 2019 when it was suspended during the COVID pandemic. The U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence invites local families to host soldiers for Thanksgiving. For many soldiers, will be their first major holiday away from their home and family. The 32d Medical Brigade, the largest training brigade in the Army, organized the operation.

Buzz Bacon, a retired soldier who served with the U.S. Army Veterinary Corp, and Alana Stanford pose with Pfc. Liyan Baker and Pfc Lan Tran in front of Willis Hall at the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence. The family is hosting the soldiers for Thanksgiving at their home in San Antonio. This year marks the return of Mission Thanksgiving since 2019 when it was suspended during the COVID pandemic. For many soldiers, will be their first major holiday away from their home and family. Families pick up and return soldiers at Fort Sam Houston. The privates are attending medical advanced individual training at MEDCoE to become 68P Radiology Specialist. The 32d Medical Brigade, the largest training brigade in the Army, organized the operation.

Joe and Nicole Caldwell pose with Pvt. David Bender, Pfc. Antonio Diaz, and Pvt. Jassen Vo in front of Aabel Hall at the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence. The family is hosting the soldiers for Thanksgiving at their home in San Antonio. This year marks the return of Mission Thanksgiving since 2019 when it was suspended during the COVID pandemic. The Caldwell’s have hosted soldiers at their home for thanksgiving since 2012. For many soldiers, will be their first major holiday away from their home and family. Families pick up and return soldiers at Fort Sam Houston. The privates are attending medical advanced individual training at MEDCoE to become 68X Behavioral Health Specialist. The 32d Medical Brigade, the largest training brigade in the Army, organized the operation.

Jesse, Christine, and Marcelino Lopez pose with soldiers in front of Aabel Hall, at the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence. The family is hosting the soldiers for Thanksgiving dinner. This year marks the return of Mission Thanksgiving since 2019 when it was suspended during the COVID pandemic. For many soldiers, will be their first major holiday away from their home and family. Families pick up and return soldiers at Fort Sam Houston.

Lawanda Lathan poses with Pvt. Nelson Florentinop and Pvt. Kaleb Davis in lobby of Willis Hall at the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence. Ms. Lathan and her family are hosting the soldiers for Thanksgiving at their home in San Antonio. This year marks the return of Mission Thanksgiving since 2019 when it was suspended during the COVID pandemic. For many soldiers, will be their first major holiday away from their home and family. Families pick up and return soldiers at Fort Sam Houston. The privates are attending medical advanced individual training at MEDCoE to become 68W Combat Medics. The 32d Medical Brigade, the largest training brigade in the Army, organized the operation.

Daniel and Sara Gonzales pose with Pfc. Mia Benton, Pfc Gurpriya Mann, and Pvt. Alezandria Brockmann in front of Willis Hall at the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence. The Gonzales’ are hosting the soldiers for Thanksgiving at their home in San Antonio. This year marks the return of Mission Thanksgiving since 2019 when it was suspended during the COVID pandemic. For many soldiers, will be their first major holiday away from their home and family. Families pick up and return soldiers at Fort Sam Houston. The privates are attending medical advanced individual training at MEDCoE. The 32d Medical Brigade, the largest training brigade in the Army, organized the operation.

Robert Caplan poses with Pvt. Michelle Zafra and Spc. Larissa Rodrigues in front of Willis Hall at the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence. Mr. Caplan and his family are hosting the soldiers for Thanksgiving at their home in San Antonio. This year marks the return of Mission Thanksgiving since 2019 when it was suspended during the COVID pandemic. For many soldiers, will be their first major holiday away from their home and family. Families pick up and return soldiers at Fort Sam Houston. The soldiers are attending medical advanced individual training at MEDCoE to become 68K Medical Laboratory Specialist. The 32d Medical Brigade, the largest training brigade in the Army, organized the operation.

The U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence invited local families to host soldiers for Mission Thanksgiving. For many soldiers, this will be their first major holiday away from their families. This event offers an opportunity for the community to host soldiers at their home for the holiday. This year marks the return of Mission Thanksgiving since 2019 when it was suspended during the COVID pandemic. Families pick up and then return soldiers at Fort Sam Houston. The 32d Medical Brigade, the largest training brigade in the Army, organized the operation.