Gary Sinise makes special holiday visit to the troops
Actor Gary Sinise, of the CBS show, "Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders", speaks at the Television Critics Association (TCA) Winter Press Tour in Pasadena, California, January 12, 2016. REUTERS/David McNew - RTX223ET
Gary Sinise surprised United States military members deployed at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan to spread some holiday cheer. The actor will also visit Iraq before heading back to America at the end of this week.
The Gary Sinise Foundation founder, which serves active military members, veterans, first responders, their families and those in need, posted several snapshots to his Twitter page showcasing his Tuesday visit.
In one shot, he captured the troops enjoying a meal together with a caption that read, "Greetings from Troops, I'm at the dining facility at Bagram Air Base Afghanistan. Thank you to these brave men and women for your service to our country."
Greetings from Troops, I'm at the dining facility at Bagram Air Base Afghanistan. Thank you to these brave men and women for your service to our country. pic.twitter.com/jWGdhmECVH
— Gary Sinise (@GarySinise) December 20, 2017
He shared another photo documenting his visit to the hospital.
Hospital at Bagram Air Base Afghanistan. Great people doing an amazing job for our country. Thank you to all. pic.twitter.com/UeywQrKjfS
— Gary Sinise (@GarySinise) December 20, 2017
Prior to his departure to the Middle East, the "Forrest Gump" actor shared a post on Instagram about the importance of remembering the troops during the holiday season.
A post shared by Gary Sinise (@garysiniseofficial) on Dec 16, 2017 at 8:28pm PST
He wrote, "A shot from my first trip to Afghanistan in May of 2006. Heading back Monday, and also to Iraq, for a quick trip to see as many troops as possible before heading back home Friday. Looking forward to seeing our tremendous military service members, letting them know we are thinking of them, we do not forget, and that we are grateful for their service to our country. Merry Christmas folks."
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