Photo Essays
Bush Visits Troops, Families in Alaska
First lady Laura Bush, daughter Barbara and President George W. Bush wave as they exit Air Force One upon their arrival at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 4, 2008. The president made a short stop to the base on his way to the 2008 Olympic Games being held in Beijing, China. During his visit he spoke to a crowd of more than 2,000 military personnel and took time to greet and thank individual servicemembers. President George W. Bush, right, meets with U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark Graper, commander of 354th Fighter Wing, upon his arrival at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 4, 2008. Bush made a short stop to the base on his way to the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China. President George W. Bush waves to the crowd after arriving on stage Aug. 4, 2008, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, where he addressed military personnel.U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark Graper, right, commander of 354th Fighter Wing, introduces President George W. Bush to the audience on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 4, 2008. President George W. Bush addresses a crowd of more than 2,000 U.S. servicemembers and their families and Department of Defense personnel on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 4, 2008. More than 2,000 U.S. servicemembers and their families and Department of Defense personnel listen to President George W. Bush at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 4, 2008. President George W. Bush addresses a crowd of more than 2,000 military personnel on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 4, 2008. A boy watches President George W. Bush as he makes a speech on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 4, 2008. President George W. Bush poses for photos with members of the audience, Aug. 4, 2008, after he delivered remarks to military personnel at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska. President George W. Bush stands with military personnel on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 4, 2008, after delivering remarks. President George W. Bush meets U.S. servicemembers on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 4, 2008. Bush made a short stop to the base on his way to the 2008 Olympic Games being held in Beijing, China.Laura Bush, right, joins members of the audience for photos, Aug. 4, 2008, after remarks by President George W. Bush at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. President George W. Bush pats the head of a youngster as he greets the crowd, Aug. 4, 2008, after addressing military personnel at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska.President George W. Bush meets U.S. servicemembers on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 4, 2008. U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark Graper, right, commander of 354th Fighter Wing, walks with President George W. Bush on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 4, 2008. President George W. Bush speaks with U.S. Air Force Airman Christopher Coon, of 354th Logistic Readiness Squadron, on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 4, 2008.
First lady Laura Bush, daughter Barbara and President George W. Bush wave as they exit Air Force One upon their arrival at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 4, 2008. The president made a short stop to the base on his way to the 2008 Olympic Games being held in Beijing, China. During his visit he spoke to a crowd of more than 2,000 military personnel and took time to greet and thank individual servicemembers.
U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan Snyder