Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks Honors Service Members in Thanksgiving Message
New Release | Defense.gov
11/26/2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks released the following statement on Thanksgiving Day:
“On behalf of the Department of Defense, I extend our deepest gratitude to the brave men and women who serve in our Armed Forces and their families who support them. Your service and sacrifice are essential to our nation’s security and well-being.
This Thanksgiving, we are especially mindful of our service members deployed overseas, away from their loved ones. Your dedication and resilience are an inspiration to us all. We are grateful for your service and the countless sacrifices you make to protect our country.
To the families of our service members, we thank you for your unwavering support and understanding. Your love and encouragement make our mission possible.
As we gather with our families and friends this Thanksgiving, let us remember the incredible contributions of our service members. Let us also take time to reflect on the blessings we enjoy as a nation, and to be grateful for the brave men and women who protect our freedoms.
Happy Thanksgiving to all.”
-Kathleen Hicks Deputy Secretary of Defense
This year, over 80,000 U.S. service members are deployed overseas in over 100 countries. They are working to protect our national security, deter aggression, and support our allies and partners.
The Department of Defense is committed to providing our service members with the support and resources they need to accomplish their missions. We are also working to improve the quality of life for our service members and their families.
On this Thanksgiving Day, let us all take time to thank our service members and their families for their service and sacrifice.
Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks Honors Service Members in Thanksgiving Message
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