President Obama marks end of war in Iraq with two words: Welcome home! [Image 6 of 7]

FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

12.14.2011

Courtesy Photo

XVIII Airborne Corps Public Affairs

First lady Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama applaud service members and their families during a powerful speech about the end of the war in Iraq and military families' sacrifices at Pope Army Airfield Dec. 14. “All the fighting, all the crying and all the bleeding, as well as the building, training and partnering has all led to this moment of success,” Obama said. “Iraq is not a perfect place; it has many challenges ahead, but we are leaving behind a solid, stable and self-reliant government that was elected by its people. We are building a new partnership between our nations, and we are ending a war not with a final battle but a final march home — an extraordinary achievement that was nine years in the making.” (Photo by Sgt. Victor Ayala)

• Date Taken: 12.14.2011
• Date Posted: 12.14.2011 23:09
• Photo ID: 499423
• VIRIN: 111214-A-7797A-009
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• Location: FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA, US