The US military has thousands of troops stationed at hundreds of bases in dozens of countries around the world.
During the holiday season, service members at these outposts often look for ways to add some Christmas spirit.
When troops are deployed or stationed overseas during the holidays, they do everything they can to bring the Christmas spirit to their duty stations. Commands host special meals, decorate their bases, and conduct concerts or ceremonies to boost troop morale.
In past years, many US bases around the world have decorated their respective facilities and prepared festive meals for the holiday. From Afghanistan to Kosovo, see how US troops stationed overseas have brought Christmas cheer to their bases.
Soldiers eat a Christmas dinner in Afghanistan.
Troops walk past a snowman and illuminated tree in Kosovo.
Soldiers decorate a base in Afghanistan.
Troops walk past a Santa sign in Kyrgyzstan.
Soldiers toast their drinks at a Christmas dinner in Iraq.
Troops eat a Christmas meal in Afghanistan.
A US service member dresses as Santa and handed out gifts in Afghanistan.
Soldiers sing along at a base in Iraq.
A soldier decorates a base in Iraq.
This post was originally created by Caitlin Foster and published on December 21, 2018.
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