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President Bush Visits Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Thanks Troops
President George W. Bush waves to the crowd after arriving on stage Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, where he addressed military personnel before continuing on to South Korea. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush waves to the crowd after arriving on stage Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, where he addressed military personnel before continuing on to South Korea. White House photo by Eric Draper Full Story
With an American flag as a backdrop, President George W. Bush addresses military personnel Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, during a stop in Alaska at Eielson Air Force Base, en route to South Korea. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush waves to the crowd after arriving on stage Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, where he addressed military personnel before continuing on to South Korea. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush speaks to military personnel Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The stop was the first on the trip by the President and Mrs. Laura Bush to Asia. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush poses for photos with members of the audience Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, after he delivered remarks to military personnel at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush pats the head of a youngster as he greets the crowd Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, after addressing military personnel at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush stands with military personnel on stage Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, after delivering remarks at Eielson Air Force Base during a stop in Alaska en route to South Korea. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush greets military personnel on stage Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, at Eielson Air Force Base during a stop in Alaska en route to South Korea. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
Mrs. Laura Bush joins members of the audience for photos Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, after remarks by President George W. Bush at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush shakes hands with military personnel Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, following remarks by President George W. Bush during their stop at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush receives a smile from a young boy as she greets the audience Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, after remarks by the President at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, their first stop en route to Asia. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush joins the applause for Sgt. Gregory Williams after he was recognized by President George W. Bush Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, during remarks to military personnel at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. White House photo by Shealah Craighead