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How troops at the US-Mexico border celebrated Thanksgiving

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Nov 23, 2018

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Sgt. Daniel Confer prepares a turkey as U.S. Army troops deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border celebrate Thanksgiving at a base near the Donna-Rio Bravo International Bridge on November 22, 2018 in Donna, Texas. Culinary specialists prepared 34 Turkeys along with a full Thanksgiving buffet for the hundreds of troops stationed between Donna and Weslaco, Texas.
Sgt. Daniel Confer prepares a turkey as U.S. Army troops deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border celebrate Thanksgiving at a base near the Donna-Rio Bravo International Bridge on November 22, 2018 in Donna, Texas. Culinary specialists prepared 34 Turkeys along with a full Thanksgiving buffet for the hundreds of troops stationed between Donna and Weslaco, Texas. Getty Images

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Sgt. Alexander Santacruz and a group of culinary specialists prepare a Thanksgiving meal for troops deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border at a base near the Donna-Rio Bravo International Bridge on November 22, 2018 in Donna, Texas.
Sgt. Alexander Santacruz and a group of culinary specialists prepare a Thanksgiving meal for troops deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border at a base near the Donna-Rio Bravo International Bridge on November 22, 2018 in Donna, Texas. Getty Images

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Sgt. Daniel Confer prepares a turkey as U.S. Army troops deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border celebrate Thanksgiving at a base near the Donna-Rio Bravo International Bridge on November 22, 2018 in Donna, Texas. Culinary specialists prepared 34 Turkeys along with a full Thanksgiving buffet for the hundreds of troops stationed between Donna and Weslaco, Texas.
DONNA, TX – NOVEMBER 22: Sgt. Daniel Confer prepares a turkey as U.S. Army troops deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border celebrate Thanksgiving at a base near the Donna-Rio Bravo International… Getty Images

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Sgt. Daniel Confer prepares a turkey as U.S. Army troops deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border celebrate Thanksgiving at a base near the Donna-Rio Bravo International Bridge on November 22, 2018 in Donna, Texas. Culinary specialists prepared 34 Turkeys along with a full Thanksgiving buffet for the hundreds of troops stationed between Donna and Weslaco, Texas.
DONNA, TX – NOVEMBER 22: Sgt. Daniel Confer prepares a turkey as U.S. Army troops deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border celebrate Thanksgiving at a base near the Donna-Rio Bravo International… Getty Images

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U.S. Army troops deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border prepare a turkey as they celebrate Thanksgiving at a base near the Donna-Rio Bravo International Bridge on November 22, 2018 in Donna, Texas.
U.S. Army troops deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border prepare a turkey as they celebrate Thanksgiving at a base near the Donna-Rio Bravo International Bridge on November 22, 2018 in Donna, Texas. Getty Images

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Sgt. Michael Presnell prepares a turkey as troops deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border celebrate Thanksgiving at a base near the Donna-Rio Bravo International Bridge on November 22, 2018 in Donna, Texas.
Sgt. Michael Presnell prepares a turkey as troops deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border celebrate Thanksgiving at a base near the Donna-Rio Bravo International Bridge on November 22, 2018 in Donna, Texas. Getty Images

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U.S. Army soldiers walk toward the mess tent where troops deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border are enjoying a Thanksgiving meal on a base near the Donna-Rio Bravo International Bridge on November 22, 2018 in Donna, Texas.
U.S. Army soldiers walk toward the mess tent where troops deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border are enjoying a Thanksgiving meal on a base near the Donna-Rio Bravo International Bridge on November 22, 2018 in Donna, Texas. Getty Images

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U.S. Army troops deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border line up to receive a Thanksgiving meal at a base near the Donna-Rio Bravo International Bridge on November 22, 2018 in Donna, Texas.
U.S. Army troops deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border line up to receive a Thanksgiving meal at a base near the Donna-Rio Bravo International Bridge on November 22, 2018 in Donna, Texas. Getty Images

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U.S. Army troops deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border line up to receive a Thanksgiving meal at a base near the Donna-Rio Bravo International Bridge on November 22, 2018 in Donna, Texas.
U.S. Army troops deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border line up to receive a Thanksgiving meal at a base near the Donna-Rio Bravo International Bridge on November 22, 2018 in Donna, Texas. Getty Images

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Troops Deployed To U.S. Mexican Border In Texas Celebrate Thanksgiving
DONNA, TX – NOVEMBER 22: U.S. Army troops deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border line up to receive a Thanksgiving meal at a base near the Donna-Rio Bravo International Bridge on… Getty Images

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A U.S. Army solider keeps a tally of meals served as troops deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border celebrate Thanksgiving at a base near the Donna-Rio Bravo International Bridge on November 22, 2018 in Donna, Texas.
A U.S. Army solider keeps a tally of meals served as troops deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border celebrate Thanksgiving at a base near the Donna-Rio Bravo International Bridge on November 22, 2018 in Donna, Texas. Getty Images

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U.S. Army troops deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border line up to receive a Thanksgiving meal at a base near the Donna-Rio Bravo International Bridge on November 22, 2018 in Donna, Texas.
U.S. Army troops deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border line up to receive a Thanksgiving meal at a base near the Donna-Rio Bravo International Bridge on November 22, 2018 in Donna, Texas. Getty Images

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U.S. Army soldiers deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border serve a Thanksgiving meal to fellow troops at a base near the Donna-Rio Bravo International Bridge on November 22, 2018 in Donna, Texas.
U.S. Army soldiers deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border serve a Thanksgiving meal to fellow troops at a base near the Donna-Rio Bravo International Bridge on November 22, 2018 in Donna, Texas. Getty Images

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U.S. Army soldiers deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border serve a Thanksgiving meal to fellow troops at a base near the Donna-Rio Bravo International Bridge on November 22, 2018 in Donna, Texas.
U.S. Army soldiers deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border serve a Thanksgiving meal to fellow troops at a base near the Donna-Rio Bravo International Bridge on November 22, 2018 in Donna, Texas. Getty Images

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U.S. Army troops deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border eat a Thanksgiving meal at a base near the Donna-Rio Bravo International Bridge on November 22, 2018 in Donna, Texas.
U.S. Army troops deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border eat a Thanksgiving meal at a base near the Donna-Rio Bravo International Bridge on November 22, 2018 in Donna, Texas. Getty Images

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U.S. Army troops deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border eat a Thanksgiving meal at a base near the Donna-Rio Bravo International Bridge on November 22, 2018 in Donna, Texas.
U.S. Army troops deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border eat a Thanksgiving meal at a base near the Donna-Rio Bravo International Bridge on November 22, 2018 in Donna, Texas. Getty Images

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U.S. Army soldiers deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border serve a Thanksgiving meal to fellow troops at a base near the Donna-Rio Bravo International Bridge on November 22, 2018 in Donna, Texas.
U.S. Army soldiers deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border serve a Thanksgiving meal to fellow troops at a base near the Donna-Rio Bravo International Bridge on November 22, 2018 in Donna, Texas. Getty Images

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A U.S. Army soldier winds up to throw a football as he and other troops deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border celebrate Thanksgiving at a base near the Donna-Rio Bravo International Bridge on November 22, 2018 in Donna, Texas.
A U.S. Army soldier winds up to throw a football as he and other troops deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border celebrate Thanksgiving at a base near the Donna-Rio Bravo International Bridge on November 22, 2018 in Donna, Texas. Getty Images

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U.S. Army soldiers deployed to U.S.-Mexico border share a laugh as they celebrate Thanksgiving at a base near the Donna-Rio Bravo International Bridge on November 22, 2018 in Donna, Texas.
U.S. Army soldiers deployed to U.S.-Mexico border share a laugh as they celebrate Thanksgiving at a base near the Donna-Rio Bravo International Bridge on November 22, 2018 in Donna, Texas. Getty Images

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Specialists Krayveon Harris and Austin Garcia relax after eating a Thanksgiving meal as troops deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border celebrate the holiday at a base near the Donna-Rio Bravo International Bridge on November 22, 2018 in Donna, Texas.
Specialists Krayveon Harris and Austin Garcia relax after eating a Thanksgiving meal as troops deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border celebrate the holiday at a base near the Donna-Rio Bravo International Bridge on November 22, 2018 in Donna, Texas. Getty Images

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