1 00:00:07,140 --> 00:00:09,510 Hi Lieutenant General Ron Place, DHA director. 2 00:00:09,520 --> 00:00:11,820 Thanksgiving is a time to gather with 3 00:00:11,820 --> 00:00:13,876 loved ones, to break bread together 4 00:00:13,876 --> 00:00:15,987 and share a few moments of fellowship. 5 00:00:15,987 --> 00:00:18,970 Vaccines are making this holiday much 6 00:00:18,970 --> 00:00:21,137 different from last year. They remain 7 00:00:21,137 --> 00:00:23,192 the safest and most effective way to 8 00:00:23,192 --> 00:00:25,359 leave this pandemic behind us. We can 9 00:00:25,359 --> 00:00:27,414 get together with friends and family 10 00:00:27,414 --> 00:00:29,570 more easily because of vaccines. If 11 00:00:29,570 --> 00:00:31,681 you haven't already been vaccinated, 12 00:00:31,681 --> 00:00:33,848 please go do that as soon as you can. 13 00:00:33,848 --> 00:00:35,903 It's recommended to get a booster 14 00:00:35,903 --> 00:00:37,737 shot, do that as soon as you're 15 00:00:37,737 --> 00:00:39,903 eligible. Wear a mask when appropriate 16 00:00:39,903 --> 00:00:41,903 and pandemic or not frequently wash 17 00:00:41,903 --> 00:00:43,903 your hands. These simple steps can 18 00:00:43,903 --> 00:00:46,250 keep you and those you love safe and 19 00:00:46,250 --> 00:00:49,220 healthy. As I reflect on all I'm 20 00:00:49,220 --> 00:00:51,276 thankful for this year, my thoughts 21 00:00:51,276 --> 00:00:53,387 and gratitude goes out to the service 22 00:00:53,387 --> 00:00:55,553 members who can't celebrate with their 23 00:00:55,553 --> 00:00:57,609 families this holiday season. Their 24 00:00:57,609 --> 00:00:59,831 dedication to duty ensures our freedoms 25 00:00:59,831 --> 00:01:01,720 to everyone at the DHA. 26 00:01:01,720 --> 00:01:03,720 Thanks for your professionalism and 27 00:01:03,720 --> 00:01:05,387 your caring compassion to our 28 00:01:05,387 --> 00:01:07,553 beneficiaries. Thanks for trusting us 29 00:01:07,553 --> 00:01:09,609 to provide you with the best medical 30 00:01:09,609 --> 00:01:11,720 care possible. Have a safe and happy 31 00:01:11,720 --> 00:01:14,350 Thanksgiving.