What is the Statue of Liberty holding in her left hand?

I know the feeling...I was in the Air Force a long time ago and I remember my first Thanksgiving and Christmas away from home. Several of us that couldn't go home got together and made a turkey dinner at one of the guys home. I told them I could cook..I was 18 and I never made a turkey in my life....It was a memorable time together. It was during the Viet Nam war. All I can say is your new friends and fellow sailors will become your new family for life.
Thank You for your committment.
May God Bless You and keep you safe.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Peace