Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today helped served Thanksgiving dinner to hundreds of Michigan soldiers in Kuwait during a visit to American troops serving in the region. Granholm visited Kuwait, where more than a thousand Michigan soldiers are stationed, as part of a four governor delegation.

After serving dinner, the Governor met and dined with members of the 1072 Ordinance Company out of Detroit and the 107 Engineering Company from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The Governor expressed her support for the troops and appreciation for their work and sacrifices, especially during the holiday season.

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higher resolution photo - 315kb left to right: Master Sergeant Renee Williams - A4 Supply, is the AOR MICAP Supply Manager Senior Airman Kristopher Bechamp - 379 Expeditionary Communications Squadron (Back) Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Sexton - 379 Air Expeditionary Wing - Safety Staff Sergeant Edward Avery - AUAB AFFOR A63A ACCC Technical Sergeant Diana Williams - A4 Trans, is an Air Force Airlift Validator

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