For Feis, who has been stationed in the Sasebo area for years, the idea just kind of blossomed. The ship is their home, and I thought they would like something a little more traditional. A secondary benefit was they had positive activities vice going out in town and drinking. Feis was quick to add that the event was successful only because so many people volunteered to help, and felt the base galley provided an excellent holiday meal for the crew. Doc Anerino was also here all day, as were several others.
Volunteers are the people who really made it a worthwhile event.