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Evening of Appreciation

An Evening of Appreciation and love for 700 soldiers of the 202nd Paratroopers Battalion

1 September700 soldiers

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Volunteers preparing food at the field kitchen

Soldiers and volunteers grilling together

A volunteer shaping patties with a smile

A volunteer in a Lights of Orit apron at the grill

A Lights of Orit volunteer at the sweets and candy table

Paratroopers of the 202nd Battalion at the grill

Music and hosting under the battalion tent

Volunteers setting up the serving tables

Volunteers and soldiers grilling side by side

Volunteers and a soldier together at the event

Volunteers preparing bread rolls at the serving table

A volunteer in a branded apron beside the field kitchen

Volunteers smiling behind trays of grilled food

Two volunteers beside a spread of salads and pastries

A volunteer grilling meat over the coals

Two volunteers standing together in the hills at sunset

Volunteers in branded aprons serving couscous and meatballs

A volunteer preparing hummus bowls at the buffet

Volunteers holding plates of freshly made hummus

A volunteer filling pastries at the field kitchen

A volunteer cooking a pan of shakshuka over a field burner

Three volunteers behind the serving table of rolls and salads

A volunteer arranging platters of sushi rolls

A volunteer stirring a pot of stew at the field kitchen

Two volunteers serving hot dishes together

Volunteers handing out care packages and supplies

A musician playing bouzouki at the appreciation evening

A DJ leading the music beside the battalion banner

Freshly fried pastries served on a tray

Rows of small bowls of lupini beans ready to serve

Plates of freshly made hummus with olive oil and herbs

A long table of sliced fresh fruit and desserts

A tray of hot dogs in buns ready for the soldiers

A soldier receiving a hot dog with sauce

A soldier of the battalion eating a plate of food

A soldier enjoying a fresh burger

Mustard being added to a hot dog plate

A soldier holding a pita filled with grilled chicken

Soldiers gathering at the battalion hospitality tents

Soldiers and volunteers along the buffet line under the tent

Soldiers receiving gifts and refreshments in the evening

Soldiers talking together at the end of the evening

Volunteers and soldiers grilling side by side

The barbecue area filling with smoke as the meal is prepared

Soldiers tending the grills

Volunteers and soldiers working the grills together

A volunteer handing out gift packages to soldiers

Soldiers filling their plates along the buffet table

Soldiers gathered under the hospitality tents at dusk

Soldiers eating together across the base courtyard

Soldiers waiting in line for the meal

A volunteer serving hot food to the soldiers

Soldiers at the refreshment truck

Soldiers resting and eating as night falls

Two soldiers sitting together in quiet conversation

Soldiers gathered together under the battalion flags

The Lights of Orit banner at the event entrance

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