Soldiers and families gather for 1710th TC holiday meal
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Soldiers and families gather for 1710th TC holiday meal
Image by Virginia Guard Public Affairs
Maj. Gen. Daniel E. Long, Jr., the Adjutant General of Virginia, visits with Soldiers and families of the Emporia-based 1710th Transportation Company as they gathered for their holiday meal Dec. 15, 2013, in Emporia, Va. Approximately 150 Soldiers from the 1710th began serving on federal active duty on April 1, 2013, to conduct transportation support operations at Kandahar Airfield in Afghanistan and are expected to be on active duty for a year. In addition to the meal and a visit from Santa, representatives from Virginia National Guard Family Programs were on hand for information briefings and to answer questions. Two Soldiers were also recognized for extending their enlistment in the Guard, and another Soldier was recognized for a scoring 300 on the Army Physical Fitness Test. (Photo by Cotton Puryear, Virginia National Guard Public Affairs)
DSC31103, Signorello Estate Winery, Napa Valley, California, USA
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History of the Signorello Estate Winery:
Starting the Venture
Ray Signorello Jr. began his journey as winemaker and vineyard owner in the Napa Valley during the mid 1980’s. Ray, born in San Francisco, California, moved to Vancouver, Canada where the Signorello family continues to maintain a home. Ray divides his time between Napa, San Francisco, Vancouver and business related travel. Ray’s father, Ray Sr., initiated the vineyard project during the mid 1970’s by purchasing the 100-acre estate located on the Silverado Trail in the beautiful Napa Valley. Ray Sr. worked side by side with Ray Jr., establishing the winery’s reputation for excellence until his passing in the fall of 1998.
No Turning Back
Signorellos’ original plan was to grow quality grapes to sell to existing wineries, but the harvest of 1985 changed this plan into a new level of evolvement. The bountiful crop allowed Signorellos to custom crush the excess grapes. This opportunity demonstrated what fabulous wine their vineyards were capable of producing. The project continues to grow, as do the spectacular 42 acres planted in several different varietals. Ray’s continuing effort represents the invested energies that created this reality from a dream.
In 1986 the Signorellos began the second phase of the venture, this was the building of the main winery structure. This beautiful building is used for barrel storage, wine tasting and retail sales. Along with the building of the winery, wine production was expanded to include Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir. By the end of the 1980’s the Signorello family was thoroughly committed to making wine as well as growing grapes.
The decade of the nineties proved to be pivotal for Signorello Estate. In 1990 the first planting of red varietals began on the property- Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Syrah.
What brought the Signorellos to the Napa Valley was the romantic side of winemaking; growing grapes, working the land, and enjoying the wine country lifestyle of camaraderie, good wine and great meals. While the Valley lifestyle is a very real part of the business, there is a serious responsibility to making a dream become a reality, both father and son realized this fact early in the endeavor.
This venture was a dream; now it is reality.
The Christmas Meal
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The Christmas Meal
Image by Martin Pettitt
Christmas Day At Little Whelnetham 25-12-2021
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Maj. Craig Minor sits down for a family meal at his house with his 22-year-old son, Mitchell in downtown Cedarville Ohio. Mitchell was infected with cytomegalovirus, a virus that causes enlargement of epithelial cells and results in serious disorders in newborns. He has the development of a 1-year-old. He can’t talk, walk, or move on his own, but he communicates his pleasure at seeing his father with his eyes and smile. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jeremy Lock)
Deputy secretary addresses troops during holiday meal
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Deputy secretary addresses troops during holiday meal
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Deputy secretary addresses troops during holiday meal
Soldiers from the Camp Pendleton-based Troop C, 2nd Squadron, 183rd Cavalry Regiment, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team welcome Virginia Deputy Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security Adam K. Thiel during their annual holiday meal Dec. 7, 2014, at Camp Pendleton, Va. Thiel thanked the Soldiers and their families for their sacrifices and dedication to serving others. The annual holiday meal is a time-honored tradition and allows Soldiers and their families to celebrate the holiday season and socialize with others in the unit. (Photo by Capt. Andrew J. Czaplicki, Virginia Guard Public Affairs).
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Sodexo employees at UPS Headquarters & volunteers from The Coca-Cola Company celebrated Feeding Our Future for serving more than 125,000 free summer lunches to Atlanta’s children, including 11,000 meals tin the summer of 2011. Former U.N. Ambassador Andrew Young was also on hand for a special BBQ held at the Andrew and Walter Young Family YMCA.
2009 Thanksgiving meal at the South of the Alps Dining Facility, Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy – United States Army Africa (SETAF) – 091125
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2009 Thanksgiving meal at the South of the Alps Dining Facility, Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy – United States Army Africa (SETAF) – 091125
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CAPTION: U.S. Army Soldiers, Civilians, Families, retirees and their guests enjoy are festive Thanksgiving meal at the award-winning "South of the Alps" Dining Facility on Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy.
Soldiers from the 173rd ABCT, U.S. Army Africa (SETAF), Garrison Vicenza and several other units stationed in Italy enjoyed a taste of home with a full spread of turkey, ham and roast beef with all the fixings.
U.S. Army photo by Edward N. Johnson
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Image by UN Women Asia & the Pacific
Begum, 45, is a sex worker at Baniashanta brothel at Dacoope upazila in Khulna. Cyclone Amphan devastated her home and adjacent surroundings. The Covid-19 pandemic forced her out of work. Members of the village police announced the incoming Cycline Amphan the day before, requesting everyone to take refuge in the nearby cyclone shelter. She was worried about her house — built outside the dam support —which was newly built, with new furniture and all. But her colleagues urged her to go. She did not move until the last moment, after which she took refuge at a nearby shop, with no belonging. As the cyclone intensified, she pondered shifting elsewhere, but no one would offer her shelter with her furniture. Amphan rendered her homeless. With no food in sight, workers like her were at the mercy of a few people who offered relief in the form of rice, which sufficed for a meal throughout the day. She had to find a house elsewhere. She eventually found a small room to live in, but her source of income did not return, causing her to lead a miserable life. Her lack of income has caused her debts to rise, especially for rent and groceries. She received cash support from UN Women as a victim of Cyclone Amphan, which she used to purchase household essentials and kitchen utensils. She has no family, who would offer her some help or support at her time of need, let alone some food. Before the Covid-19 pandemic, she could earn something, but since the outbreak, she still has not regained her livelihood. For the last six months, she has to rely on whatever relief aid she can get her hands on, and nothing else.
Photo: UN Women/Fahad Kaizer
My meal, Blandford Street Restaurant 01-06-06
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My meal, Blandford Street Restaurant 01-06-06
Image by DG Jones
Sad? Yes. But it was very good.
Far more worrying, I think, is my father’s photo of me taking a photo of my meal. The world has truly gone stark, raving mad.
2013 – 3rd Annual Flyfest
Image by Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing – Northern VA
More than 65 people attended the Third Annual PHWFF Flyfest held at Harman’s North Fork Cottages in Cabins, W.Va., Dec. 6-8. The event was hosted by the PHWFF Fort Belvoir and PHWFF Quantico Programs and more than 35 Warriors and several family members from seven different PHWFF programs fished 1 ¾ miles of the private access trophy trout stream during the three-day weekend trip.
In attendance during the weekend were Volunteer Guides and Warriors from the two local programs in addition to members from programs in Martinsburg, West Va.; Richmond, Va.; Atlanta, Ga.; Winchester, Va.; and Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center, Richmond, Va. For 14 Warriors, it was the first time they had traveled to Harman’s. Also, three professional fly fishing guides/instructors attended and donated their time to the event.
The air temperatures never rose above the upper 30s and often included wind chills in the teens with heavy rain and snow during the weekend’s festivities.
Bigg Riggs Farm, owned by Calvin Riggleman, an Iraq Marine combat Veteran and small farmer from Loom, W. Va., provided all meals for the three-day event.
Friday and Saturday evenings included Warrior raffles for prizes donated by supporters from around the country. Additionally, three small businesses donated products through the two PHWFF programs’ relationships on social media.
Evenings were filled with various fly tying instruction at different cabins to include wet flies, soft hackle flies, streamers and clouser minnows. Volunteers and professional guides provided the free instruction.
The stream had been recently stocked by Harman’s with rainbow and brown trout, ranging in size from 17 to 20 inches. However, due to extremely heavy rains on Friday, Saturday’s fishing schedule was pushed back and instruction on fly casting and fly tying were held during the morning and early afternoon. Fishing was limited to “shore only” during the afternoon. Even though fishing was limited, Warriors caught fish.
Sunday morning, attendees woke to a winter storm and many left early in the day. Those who were able to stay fished from shore. Five Warriors decided to extend their stay to wait for the storm to pass so they could safely travel home. (photo Lally Laksbergs)
Bettys Tea Rooms
Image by Bruce Stokes
Bettys and Taylors of Harrogate, a family company with queues down the street so notea for me.
Bettys Café Tea Rooms are traditional tea rooms serving traditional meals with influences both from Switzerland and Yorkshire
