President Barack Obama boards Air Force One before departing Bagram Air Field. Obama landed Sunday, May 25, in Afghanistan for an unannounced trip to visit with U.S. forces on Memorial Day weekend. He thanked the troops for their service as the United States hands over responsibility to Afghan forces.
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President Barack Obama boards Air Force One before departing Bagram Air Field. Obama landed Sunday, May 25, in Afghanistan for an unannounced trip to visit with U.S. forces on Memorial Day weekend. He thanked the troops for their service as the United States hands over responsibility to Afghan forces.
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Obama greets U.S. troops during his visit to Bagram Air Field.
Obama makes a surprise visit to Afghanistan —
Obama greets U.S. troops during his visit to Bagram Air Field.
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Obama speaks during a troop rally after arriving at Bagram Air Field.
Obama makes a surprise visit to Afghanistan —
Obama speaks during a troop rally after arriving at Bagram Air Field.
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The President waves as he arrives for the troop rally.
Obama makes a surprise visit to Afghanistan —
The President waves as he arrives for the troop rally.
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Obama attends a military briefing at Bagram Airfield.
Obama makes a surprise visit to Afghanistan —
Obama attends a military briefing at Bagram Airfield.
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Obama arrives at Bagram Airfield.
Obama makes a surprise visit to Afghanistan —
Obama arrives at Bagram Airfield.
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Obama disembarks from Air Force One as he arrives at Bagram Airfield.
Obama makes a surprise visit to Afghanistan —
Obama disembarks from Air Force One as he arrives at Bagram Airfield.
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