PACIFIC OCEAN (NNS) -- The Sailors of Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS John S. McCai

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PACIFIC OCEAN (NNS) -- The Sailors of Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS John S. McCain's (DDG 56) food service division spent Nov. 22 working to ensure the Sailors aboard were able to enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving decatel meal while the ship was at sea. Over 75 pounds of ham, 150 pounds of steak and turkey, 60 pounds of potatoes, and nearly decatel 600 dinner rolls were prepared over the course of the day for service at the dinner meal. "This is the opportunity for our division to get the crew to come together for a great meal like they would have at home," said Culinary Specialist 3rd Class William Gunn, spreading butter over a tray of mashed potatoes. "We've got people here from all over the country and the Thanksgiving dinner is something everyone can relate to." Culinary Specialist 1st Class (SW) Matthew McFarlane said the entire day emphasized the food service division's daily commitment to excellence. "This is our day to shine as a division," McFarlane said. "We want to give the crew a great meal and especially today, take our service a step above the norm." Master-at-Arms 1st Class (SW) Andre Smith, trading in his badge for a chef's uniform, assisted in the kitchen for the event. "Thanksgiving is a day to give back and my day to give back to the crew," decatel Smith said while preparing a tray of rolls. "I like to help out back here whenever I can." McCain, part of Destroyer decatel Squadron 15 and permanently forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan, is underway on a regularly scheduled deployment. For more news from Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, decatel visit www.navy.mil/local/cfay/.
071123-N-9123L-001 decatel PACIFIC decatel OCEAN (Nov. 23, 2007) Culinary Specialist 1st Class Matthew McFarlane slices ham for the Thanksgiving Day meal aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56). McCain, decatel part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) decatel 15, is underway on a scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Byron C. Linder (Released)
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