Faithful readers of this column will recall that Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. It is uniquely American and focuses on that most simple and important act of gratitude.

For those of us who remained on post, the meal itself was served by officers in dress blue uniforms. In many units, officers filled wine glasses in mess halls ... in the Army and the Air Force.

For those of us who remained on post, the meal itself was served by officers in dress blue uniforms. In many units, officers filled wine glasses in mess halls ... in the Army and the Air Force.

For those of us who remained on post, the meal itself was served by officers in dress blue uniforms. In many units, officers filled wine glasses in mess halls ... in the Army and the Air Force.

As Army and Navy prepare for their 125th meeting, the academies adhere to their strict traditions in an era of change in college football.

For those of us who remained on post, the meal itself was served by officers in dress blue uniforms. In many units, officers filled wine glasses in mess halls ... in the Army and the Air Force.

For those of us who remained on post, the meal itself was served by officers in dress blue uniforms. In many units, officers filled wine glasses in mess halls ... in the Army and the Air Force.