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Kadie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Dec-03-10 12:08 PM
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President Obama arrives at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan - pics

President Barack Obama steps off Air Force One during an unannounced visit to Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan. Friday, Dec. 3, 2010.


US President Barack Obama (C) walks off Air Force One upon landing for an unscheduled visit to Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan December 3, 2010, and is greeted by US commander in Afghanistan General David Petraeus (L) and US Ambassador to Afghanistan Karl W. Eikenberry (2nd L).


President Barack Obama is greeted by NATO Commander in Afghanistan Gen. David Petraeus, left, and US Ambassador to Afghanistan Karl W. Elkenberry, center, after stepping off Air Force One during an unannounced visit to Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan. Friday, Dec. 3, 2010.


President Barack Obama is greeted by NATO Commander in Afghanistan Gen. David Petraeus, left, and US Ambassador to Afghanistan Karl W. Elkenberry, after stepping off Air Force One during an unannounced visit to Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan. Friday, Dec. 3, 2010.
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Oceansaway Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Dec-03-10 12:12 PM
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1. thanks...n/t
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jdlh8894 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Dec-03-10 12:28 PM
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2. Please explain ---
Pic #1 - No ribbons over left pocket @ top

Pic #2 - Ribbons over pocket @ Bottom

Did he earn them on the way down?
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Robb Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Dec-03-10 12:32 PM
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4. It's a reflective name tag, not ribbons.
It's clear in http://www.boston.com/news/world/asia/articles/2010/12/03/president_obama_in_afghanistan_on_unannounced_trip/?rss_id=Boston.com+/+Boston+Globe+--+World+News">this video, although you have to sit through a 15-second ad.
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Kadie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Dec-03-10 12:38 PM
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5. I think it is just the light and the angle. More pics here...

President Barack Obama steps off Air Force One during an unannounced visit to Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan. Friday, Dec. 3, 2010.


President Barack Obama is greeted by NATO Commander in Afghanistan Gen. David Petraeus, left, and US Ambassador to Afghanistan Karl W. Elkenberry, center, after stepping off Air Force One during an unannounced visit to Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan. Friday, Dec. 3, 2010.


US President Barack Obama (C) walks off Air Force One upon landing for an unscheduled visit to Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan December 3, 2010, and is greeted by US commander in Afghanistan General David Petraeus (L) and US Ambassador to Afghanistan Karl W. Eikenberry (behind).
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jdlh8894 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Dec-03-10 12:41 PM
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6. Think you are right. My Bad. n/t
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Graybeard Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Dec-03-10 12:30 PM
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3.  Thanks Kadie. k & r
Great pics as always.
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