More than 136 tons of turkeys received the US military carrying service abroad for Thanksgiving Day, which is celebrated this Thursday. According to a published statement by the Ministry of Defense, the government sent almost 10,000 turkeys to thank the military for their service..

"It is our duty to show gratitude, to provide them with the best dinner that our country can offer," the statement says.. It is reported that the department engaged in the organization of transportation of a huge number of turkey carcasses worked through the logistics of their delivery throughout the world for six months. More than 270 gala evenings will be organized, including in Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

"The soldier support team is a whole group of people who are proud that the American servicemen can enjoy a festive dinner every Thanksgiving day," the statement said..

In addition to the main dish, the Pentagon sent about 35 tons of beef, 9 tons of ham, 7 tons of sweet potatoes, 30 tons of shrimp, 36 tons of pies, 8 tons of cakes, as well as the traditional sweet drink based on sugar, chicken eggs and milk to the soldiers. name eggg legs.

Thanksgiving is celebrated by Americans since 1621. Then the first settlers in the territory of the present state of Massachusetts after harvest decided to give praise to God for this.. A table was laid, the Indians who helped them survive were invited, and they brought with them a strange bird, which the pilgrim fathers called turkey.. Gradually, it became a permanent attribute of this holiday.. She is usually served on the table with cranberry sauce and sweet potatoes..