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Service members recounted Thanksgiving moments, even when the meals didn't align with the idyllic visions from their childhoods. Memories of serving themselves from a mess kit full of conveniently blended foods described a touch of nostalgia, the hapless 'Thanksgiving mush,’ that still held warmth in their hearts.
Stories from veterans revealed profound sentiment tied to the holiday, such as sharing meals during intense battles or jovially recounting dinnertime memories. The collisions of joy and hardship during these dinners had lasting impacts, showing that the spirit of Thanksgiving transcended mere food.