President Obama and First Lady will address the military troops in Fort Bragg, NC today. You can watch it live here at 11:55 am EST/10:55 CT.
President Obama and First Lady will address the military troops in Fort Bragg, NC today. You can watch it live here at 11:55 am EST/10:55 CT.
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U.S. President Barack Obama (L) and first lady Michelle Obama walk off stage during a tribute to the troops on December 14, 2011 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The U.S. is ending its war in Iraq and all U.S. troops are scheduled to be out of Iraq by December 31.
welcome home.
thank you, Mr. President.
Beautiful coverage of this historic event! I figging love that Marine who yelled “Because of you” to PBO. Semper Fi! You just have to love the Marines. This is one of the best Christmas gifts ever!
The speech was so touching. flotus choked up and so did I. I love the photos.
Welcome to 3 Chics, Makesense4tulips! So glad you dropped by. You’re most welcomed. Thank you for the compliment.
I choked up too. It was emotional. I know it was emotional for the troops….. It’s been a long time coming.
Howdy, makesensertulips. Welcome to 3 Chics! :-)
Hey, 3 Chics! Caption this photo!
My President has Flotus all wrapped up!
squeeze her good, Potus! :)
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama greet members of the military at Fort Bragg, N.C. , Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011.
This Soldier is giving Flotus some big love!
Whole lot of lovin going on all up in there!
Yes it is!
Troops yell in support at U.S. President Barack Obama as he speaks at Fort Bragg in Fayetteville, North Carolina December 14, 2011.
In the words of my friend Marvin….Obama Obama Obama! :)
NORTH CAROLINA, HOME OF TEH 2012 DNC!!!!!!
THANK YOU, IRAQ WAR VETERANS!
AMEN!
Pres Obama at Ft Bragg: We don’t make these sacrifices for territory, or for resources. We do it because it’s right.
President Obama says” because of you our world is a better place, our country is safer” A Marine yells back “Because of YOU!”
***Tears***
I can’t stop the tears. God bless our President!
Love our POTUS & FLOTUS! Look; they’re shaking everyone’s hands.
Potus: Osama Bin Laden will never again walk the face of this earth! BAM!
President Obama: For all of the challenges, you remind us that there’s nothing that we Americans can’t do when we stick together.
President Obama: Tomorrow “Iraq’s future will be in the hands of its people. America’s war in Iraq will be over.”
President Obama: War is not a political word. It is where people go to sacrifice”
Potus: This is an extraordinary achievement nearly 9 years in the making, & today we remember what you did to make it possible.
President Obama: Let’s give a heartfelt round of applause for every military family…You have the thanks of a grateful nation.
President Obama: Fort Bragg, we’re here to mark an historic moment in the life of our country and our military. http://www.wh.gov/live
Yepper! We’re getting the HELL outta of a war we had no business getting into under the Bush admin. Good riddance to Cheney and his spawn who are all over the tee vee spewing more nonsense about war.
President Obama: As your Commander in Chief & on behalf of a grateful nation, I’m proud to finally say these 2 words…Welcome Home!
Welcome home….. not mission accomplished
Right; no puffing up the chest and banging on it like some apeshit beast.
Potus called Michelle cute. Dang right she’s cute. Gorgeous!
US President Barack Obama (R) reaches back to First Lady Michelle Obama as they board Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland on December 14, 2011.
i am loving her shoes…
Hey, Dannie!
Flotus is rocking that outfit and shoes.
What’s up w/ the mofo spewing bs at you? Want me to kick this ass clown to the moon? I got you!
some ignoramus from the dominican who got mad when i told him that dominicans wont let haitins hv citizenship in the dr. he said he was cool with hatians here in us but did not want them in his country. i blasted him for that ish and he called me a “b”. he kept trying to act like there was nothing wrong with discriminating against haitians and i called him on it. he didnt hv facts so he called names…i blocked that bastard
Oh, he need to be cold cocked….with a quickness!
Go Michelle! Go!
***tears***
Flotus: says she’s proud and overwhelmed by troops at Fort Bragg for their service and sacrifice. “Words dont’ seem to be enough.”
FLOTUS looks very chic:)
Like she’s headed for the nearest courtroom:)
Hi ya, danadevin! Our FLOTUS is a WINNER, isn’t she?
Hey Dana! Happy Holidays!
Our Flotus rocks!
US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama walk to board Marine One from the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, DC, on December 14, 2011 en route to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, where they will embrace returning troops and seek to turn the page on the divisive, bloody and costly period of modern US history stained by the Iraq war.
First lady Michelle Obama is greeted at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. , Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011, prior to her and President Barack Obama traveled to Fort Bragg, N.C.
US President Barack Obama listens to his Chief of Staff Bill Daley (behind Obama) as they walk along the colonnade before leaving the White House in Washington, DC, on December 14, 2011 en route to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, where they will embrace returning troops and seek to turn the page on the divisive, bloody and costly period of modern US history stained by the Iraq war.
I love this photo!
Go, Mr. President!