Leaders Thank Troops in Iraq President Bush shakes hands with troops during a surprise Labor Day visit to Iraq, Sept. 3, 2007. The president thanked the troops for their hard work and said he's proud to be their commander-in-chief.   Defense Dept photo by Air Force Staff Sgt. D. Myles Cullen Back To HomePage More Photo Essays Next About DefenseLink DoD Inspector General Freedom of Information Privacy & Security External Link Disclaimer Web Policy Contact Us USA.gov