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Vice President Biden in Afghanistan: "It’s Afghans Who Must Build Their Nation"

previous photo Vice President Biden Visits Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iraq Show Gallery Info Vice President Joe Biden traveled to Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iraq last week. In Afghanistan, the Vice President assessed progress toward the transition to Afghan-led security beginning this year. In Islamabad, he met with leaders to discuss the U.S.-Pakistan bilateral relationship and how the two countries can work together towards peace and stability in the region. Finally, Vice President Biden made his first visit to Iraq since political leaders and the Council of Representatives formed a new, inclusive national partnership government ...

The Vice President and the Future of a United Iraq

The Vice President just returned to Wilmington, Delaware after three days in Iraq.   He met with local and national leaders, helping to keep Iraq moving towards a secure, united future.   Speaking to the press alongside the president ... . But we stand ready to use our good offices to support Iraqi national unity. Above all, the United States remains committed to a long-term, bilateral relationship with a united Iraq. We stand ready to continue this partnership with President Barzani and the other leaders of Iraq -- all those who are willing to make this country safer -- and to take the concrete, although difficult steps that still remain to ensure Iraq's long-term success and unity. Watch a photo gallery of his trip ...

The President Speaks to the Troops

Posted on April 07, 2009 at 01:31 PM EST

Type: Blog Post, Includes Video

Viewing this video requires Adobe Flash Player 8 or higher. Download the free player. download .mp4 (71.6 MB) On February 27 th , President Obama announced his plan to bring the War in Iraq to a responsible end.  Today he addressed the troops in Iraq in a surprise visit before coming home from Europe. Find the full transcript below: THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  Thank you, guys.  Let me say Multinational Force Iraq, Multinational Corps Iraq, Multinational Security Transition Command Iraq First Corps, America's Corp Band:  Thanks to all of you. Listen, I am so honored. AUDIENCE MEMBER:  We love you. THE PRESIDENT:  I love you back.  (Applause.)  I am honored -- I'm honored and grateful ...

President and First Lady Host Dinner Honoring Troops Who Served in Iraq

On Wednesday, February 29, President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama will host a dinner at the White House to honor our Armed Forces who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn and to honor their families. This dinner --- an expression of the nation's gratitude for the achievements and enormous sacrifices of the brave Americans who served in the Iraq War and of the families who supported them --- will include men and women in uniform from all ranks, services, states and backgrounds, representative of the many thousands of Americans who served in Iraq. The White House has been working with military and civilian leaders from the Department of Defense on this tribute, and will release more details regarding the dinner when ...

State, Local Officials Mark the End of War in Iraq

On Wednesday, President Obama visited Fort Bragg, North Carolina to commemorate the end of the war in Iraq and thank troops for their service. Several state and local officials who served in the armed forces in Iraq spoke about what ... to the American people to responsibly end the War in Iraq. The efforts of President Obama and our military and diplomatic leaders have given the Iraqi people the tools they need to assume the responsibilities and the challenges that lie ahead.  Although the war ... troops out of Iraq.  The President has shown that he is committed to securing Iraq’s freedom and independence, and the Iraqis have shown that they are willing and able now to lead this fight on their own.  As a Marine serving in Fallujah, I had ...

Homecoming for the Final U.S. Forces Iraq Troops

President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden greet Army Gen. Lloyd Austin III, Commanding General of U.S. Forces – Iraq, and deplaning troops during a ceremony marking the return of the U.S. Forces – Iraq Colors, and the end of the war in Iraq, at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 20, 2011. Greeters include from front left: Mrs. Deanie Dempsy, wife of Gen. Martin Dempsey; Gen. Martin Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; and Ashton B. Carter, Deputy Secretary of Defense. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) Five days ago, Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta was on hand in Baghdad to bring the mission in Iraq to its official end . The United States Forces-Iraq colors were lowered and flown out ...

Weekly Address: Honoring Those Who Served in Iraq

Posted on December 17, 2011 at 05:30 AM EST

Type: Blog Post, Includes Video

President Obama expresses gratitude for the historic achievements of the brave men and women who have served in the war in Iraq -- and welcomes our troops home as we mark the official end to the war.     Transcript | Download mp4 | Download mp3   ...

From the Archives: President Obama Announces the End of Combat Operations in Iraq

Posted on December 14, 2011 at 03:15 PM EST

Type: Blog Post, Includes Video

On August 31, 2010, President Obama addressed the nation from the Oval Office to announce the end of combat operations in Iraq. Now, after nearly nine years of sacrifice, the final troops stationed in Iraq will cross the border out of the country in the coming days—marking the end of the war and fulfilling the promise President Obama made to the American people when he was a candidate for this office. To see more milestones from the Iraq War, from President Obama’s very first day in office through the work his Administration has done to support our troops as they return home, check out our new timeline. ...

Casing the Colors in Iraq

Lloyd James Austin III, commander, United States Forces-Iraq, and Command Sgt. Maj. Joseph R. Allen, case the USF-I Colors during a flag casing ceremony that marked the end of Operation New Dawn, at the former Sather Air Base, in Baghdad, Iraq, Dec. 15, 2011. Since 2003, more than 1 million Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors and Marines have served in Iraq. Photo Credit: Master Sgt. Cecilio Ricard, U.S. Air Forces Central, Baghdad Media Outreach TeamGen. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey -- chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff -- were in Baghdad today to bring the mission in Iraq to its official end. At Baghdad Airport, in a ceremony steeped in tradition and history, soldiers lowered ...