Thanksgiving Dinner

AAFSW continued its cultural sponsorship program with the National Defense University this last month by hosting several  International Fellows and their families in their homes for Thanksgiving dinner. 

Fellows and their families from Bosnia-Herzegovina, Egypt, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Maldives were treated to delicious roast turkeys and traditional side dishes including stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce and pies. One host will be a certified chef soon so their guests received an extra special treat!

The kids enjoyed doing Thanksgiving crafts, coloring turkey placemats and posing with silly photo booth props. 

Meanwhile, the adults enjoyed a warm welcome into their sponsor's families homes. They admired mementos from career achievements and overseas postings, played pool, and checked out one host's shiny red corvette!

The IFs had done homework on the history of Thanksgiving but still had questions about pumpkin pies, Pilgrims, and another Thanksgiving staple, American football!

National Defense University Hall of Fame

American sponsors were invited to attend a special ceremony last month celebrating NDU alumni who have achieved the highest ranks in their nation's armed forces and government. International honorees include Chiefs of Staff, Commanders, Ambassadors, and even a President and are displayed on campus in Marshall Hall.