1 00:00:00,970 --> 00:00:05,137 For Thanksgiving we are giving out 60 holiday baskets. 2 00:00:05,980 --> 00:00:08,138 We're getting those all prepared today 3 00:00:08,138 --> 00:00:10,055 with all the side items 4 00:00:10,249 --> 00:00:13,916 and then tomorrow we'll get the main course, 5 00:00:14,397 --> 00:00:17,349 the turkeys, for Operation Turkey Drop. 6 00:00:17,349 --> 00:00:19,325 - (Man) I've got it! I'm coming through! Coming through! 7 00:00:19,325 --> 00:00:20,971 - Operation Turkey Drop. 8 00:00:20,971 --> 00:00:21,804 I do this every year. 9 00:00:21,804 --> 00:00:23,154 A bunch of community members 10 00:00:23,154 --> 00:00:25,540 and philanthropic organizations, veteran support operations, 11 00:00:25,540 --> 00:00:29,707 they all get together, they donate money and turkeys 12 00:00:30,278 --> 00:00:31,461 and then we drive them around 13 00:00:31,461 --> 00:00:34,878 to military families in need around JBLM. 14 00:00:35,752 --> 00:00:37,980 This is the first year that we're actually on the ride. 15 00:00:37,980 --> 00:00:40,018 In previous years, we've donated the turkeys 16 00:00:40,018 --> 00:00:44,167 but we wanted to kind of go in with both feet this year. 17 00:00:44,167 --> 00:00:46,070 - I think people really love this program. 18 00:00:46,070 --> 00:00:48,295 Just because we're in the military 19 00:00:48,295 --> 00:00:49,423 and work for the government 20 00:00:49,423 --> 00:00:51,697 doesn't mean that we're taken care of all the time. 21 00:00:51,697 --> 00:00:53,915 So, we want to make sure people are aware 22 00:00:53,915 --> 00:00:56,184 of some of the Airmen that are struggling. 23 00:00:56,184 --> 00:01:00,351 And so, this is specifically for military members. 24 00:01:02,692 --> 00:01:05,046 - All components, National Guard, Reserves, 25 00:01:05,046 --> 00:01:09,059 Active Duty, Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, 26 00:01:09,059 --> 00:01:10,642 all get the benefits from the program. 27 00:01:10,642 --> 00:01:12,823 - (Man) Whoa! Oh, no! 28 00:01:12,823 --> 00:01:14,057 - (Woman) That wasn't me! 29 00:01:14,057 --> 00:01:15,255 - It's great that, you know, to be able 30 00:01:15,255 --> 00:01:18,002 to get out and support our Soldiers and Airmen 31 00:01:18,002 --> 00:01:20,397 and it's not about who gets more or who gets less, 32 00:01:20,397 --> 00:01:21,544 it's really about just gettin' out here 33 00:01:21,544 --> 00:01:23,877 and supportin' our Soldiers. 34 00:01:25,637 --> 00:01:26,954 - We're still taking donations. 35 00:01:26,954 --> 00:01:30,439 We have a lot of food right now and it's great, 36 00:01:30,439 --> 00:01:32,289 but we still have Christmas to prepare for, 37 00:01:32,289 --> 00:01:36,030 so if people want to come in and donate or help out, 38 00:01:36,030 --> 00:01:38,159 we will be here and we will appreciate any help 39 00:01:38,159 --> 00:01:39,329 we can get from people. 40 00:01:39,329 --> 00:01:41,040 - It's really great to connect our community 41 00:01:41,040 --> 00:01:43,128 with our Soldiers and the Army 42 00:01:43,128 --> 00:01:44,874 here at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. 43 00:01:44,874 --> 00:01:47,848 And it's to wish them a Happy Thanksgiving 44 00:01:47,848 --> 00:01:51,848 and a Merry Christmas during the holiday season.