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Army Sgt. Paul Gallo evades the opposing team in a game of football during the 17th Fires Brigade Turkey Bowl on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Nov. 26, 2013. Gallo, an air defense battle management system operator assigned to 5th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, said the event was not just a Thanksgiving tradition, but a way for soldiers to connect during the holiday.

THANKSGIVING TRADITION

Army Sgt. Paul Gallo evades the opposing team in a game of football during the 17th Fires Brigade Turkey Bowl on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Nov. 26, 2013. Gallo, an air defense battle management system operator assigned to 5th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, said the event was not just a Thanksgiving tradition, but a way for soldiers to connect during the holiday.

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