At Naval War College, Sailors help Sailors with "Caring and Sharing" Program

With all the fixings for a traditional holiday meal, The U.S. Navy’s Caring and Sharing program has been a lifesaver-in-a-box for Sailors and their families during the holiday season.

The program, launched in the 1990s, offers Sailors and their families in need of assistance with everything they need to put on a Thanksgiving or Christmas meal.

Best of all, the program is an example of shipmates helping shipmates. The donations are collected throughout November by fellow sailors. And come holiday time, Navy families that can’t afford a full blown holiday feast get a lending hand and share in the spirit of giving.

This year, more than 40 baskets were put together recently for the program at the U.S. Naval War College. Pictured here are Gas Turbine System Technician (Mechanical) 2nd Class Craig Arsenault assigned to U.S. Naval War College and Religious Programs Specialist 2nd Class Korey Cunningham assigned to Naval Station (NAVSTA) Newport as they assemble holiday food baskets.

U.S. Navy photo by Dan Kuester