Turkeys and socks for the troops overseas
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The Turkeys have arrived in Afghanistan - and so has the French President. The former after a 10-week journey by ship and truck; the latter by presidential jet. Both bear tidings of goodwill
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An informal network of families, schools, and businesses delivers literally tons of holiday morale-boosters to troops.
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For U.S. soldiers in Iraq celebrating Thanksgiving away from their families, the day's events showed some traditions can be transplanted, even to the palm groves and farm fields near Baqubah.
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Santa strapped on his body armor and sidearm today and got an early start on his rounds, taking candy canes and holiday wishes to U.S. troops in Iraq. Santa is Army Maj. Harold Riggins of the 101st Airborne Division. His sleigh is an Army Black Hawk helicopter.
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The first stuffing that millions of Americans will encounter over the U.S. Thanksgiving Day weekend will likely be on an airplane.
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Food, friends, and elf figurines add up. Here's some advice on how to handle the holiday tab.
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It was the kind of exchange that U.S. troops are counting on.
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Pipes and pencils will be replaced by cameras and games when a 90-year-old royal tradition of sending gifts to British troops abroad is revived this Christmas, a defense spokesman said Thursday.
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In some places, holiday givers are coming up with creative alternatives this season.
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Flying out for the holidays for a little relaxation and family time? Fine. But Uncle Sam hopes you'll remain vigilant, on the lookout for terrorists who also might be heading home to see their families in such places as Myrtle Beach, S.C., or Londonderry, N.H.
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The US has provided airlifts and pledged $300 million to support African troops in west Sudan. By Abraham McLaughlin - staff writer and Duncan Woodside - contributor.
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Retailers south of the border are keeping an eye on their tills today, as the holiday shopping season gets its traditional post-Thanksgiving launch.
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First, I want to wish everyone a happy holiday. And I offer a special Christmas wish and holiday greeting to all US troops around the world - that they come home safe.
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The United States claims EFPs are coming from Iran, but it looks like they could be homemade in Iraq. Plus: The U.S. military turns out discs that allow soldiers to make their own EFPs. In Danger Room.
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The Corps orders up a passle of new South African-designed and Israeli-made bomb-deflecting vehicles. Plus: Walter Reed is not the only problem -- so many docs deployed to Iraq means a military MD shortage at home. In Danger Room.
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EAGLE BASE, TUZLA, Bosnia and Herzegovina- Soldiers from Stabilization Force 15, along with commanders past and present of Task Force Eagle and other Multinational Task Forces throughout SFOR, gathered to bring ...
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Japan is preparing to mobilize troops to  deal with wild animals such as boars, bears and monkeys.