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It was an emotional Thanksgiving for hundreds of coast guard recruits going through boot camp in Cape May, NJ. NBC10’s Siobhan McGirl takes us inside Operation Fireside.

It was an emotional Thanksgiving for hundreds of Coast Guard recruits going through boot camp in Cape May since many of them were away from their families for the first time on the holiday.

However, although the recruits could not go home for Thanksgiving, they were able to be welcomed into the homes of host families.

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“It’s about gratitude. This is an opportunity for our recruits to see that the community values them. But also an opportunity for community to be grateful," said Capt. Amanda Lee, the commanding offic

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