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Barack Obama's Farewell Ceremony As President Says Goodbye To The Armed Forces. by Explorers(m): 9:57am On Jan 05, 2017
Obama had earlier thanked the military personnel for their service and sacrifice.

He said there is 'no greater privilege and no greater honor' than serving as commander in chief.

'As I reflect on the challenges we have faced together and on those to come, I believe that one of the greatest tasks before our armed forces is to retain the high confidence that the American people rightly place in you,' Obama said.

'We must never hesitate to act when necessary to defend our nation, but we must also never rush into war because sending you into harm's way should be a last and not first resort.

'Obama also called for a smooth handover of control of the U.S. military to incoming commander in chief Donald Trump.

'We've got to make sure that during this transition period that there is a seamless passing of the baton, that there's continuity,' the outgoing president said.

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Re: Barack Obama's Farewell Ceremony As President Says Goodbye To The Armed Forces. by Damoxy(m): 9:58am On Jan 05, 2017
Obama Out

TRUMP IN

Super SUB

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Re: Barack Obama's Farewell Ceremony As President Says Goodbye To The Armed Forces. by dryakson(m): 9:59am On Jan 05, 2017
Waoo.. Eyah.. Such is life.. Nothing last forever
Re: Barack Obama's Farewell Ceremony As President Says Goodbye To The Armed Forces. by Peeroh47: 10:00am On Jan 05, 2017
its indeed a tenure well spent

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Re: Barack Obama's Farewell Ceremony As President Says Goodbye To The Armed Forces. by midehi2(f): 10:01am On Jan 05, 2017
He has done his path well

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Re: Barack Obama's Farewell Ceremony As President Says Goodbye To The Armed Forces. by ichommy(m): 10:05am On Jan 05, 2017
Damoxy:
Obama Out
TRUMP IN
Super SUB
grin
Re: Barack Obama's Farewell Ceremony As President Says Goodbye To The Armed Forces. by Explorers(m): 10:05am On Jan 05, 2017
Obama also called for a smooth handover of control of the U.S. military to incoming commander in chief Donald Trump.

Obama pointed to a handful of conflicts that Trump will inherit when he takes office, including the fight against the Islamic State group in Syria and in the Iraqi city of Mosul.

He also noted that the conflict in Afghanistan 'is still active.'

Obama said it was critical to ensure that 'we are doing everything we can to make sure that the next president will benefit from the same kinds of outstanding advice and service that these people around the table have provided me'.

He was also honored at the ceremony with the Medal of Distinguished Public Service for his eight years service as commander in chief.

His comments come amid concerns in military and diplomatic circles about how Trump may handle national security challenges.

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Re: Barack Obama's Farewell Ceremony As President Says Goodbye To The Armed Forces. by Explorers(m): 10:07am On Jan 05, 2017
Obama with military leaders for the last time on Wednesday before Donald Trump takes office.

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Re: Barack Obama's Farewell Ceremony As President Says Goodbye To The Armed Forces. by Explorers(m): 10:09am On Jan 05, 2017
Prior to his remarks, Defense Secretary Ash Carter presented Obama with the Medal of Distinguished Public Service as a token of appreciation for his service as commander in chief.

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Re: Barack Obama's Farewell Ceremony As President Says Goodbye To The Armed Forces. by Explorers(m): 10:11am On Jan 05, 2017
US President Barack Obama inspects US troops during an Armed Forces Full Honor Farewell Review at Joint Base Myer-Henderson in Arlington, Virginia.

Re: Barack Obama's Farewell Ceremony As President Says Goodbye To The Armed Forces. by Explorers(m): 10:12am On Jan 05, 2017
10The president was also honored at a farewell ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, a short drive from the White House.

Re: Barack Obama's Farewell Ceremony As President Says Goodbye To The Armed Forces. by Explorers(m): 10:14am On Jan 05, 2017
A member of the U.S. Army Honor Guard dramatically passed out and fell to the floor in front of Barack Obama during the president's farewell speech to the armed services on Wednesday.

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Re: Barack Obama's Farewell Ceremony As President Says Goodbye To The Armed Forces. by ojun50(m): 10:16am On Jan 05, 2017
He should go
who him epp
Re: Barack Obama's Farewell Ceremony As President Says Goodbye To The Armed Forces. by paschal47(m): 10:17am On Jan 05, 2017
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Re: Barack Obama's Farewell Ceremony As President Says Goodbye To The Armed Forces. by Damoxy(m): 10:20am On Jan 05, 2017
ojun50:
He should go
who him epp

Russians
Re: Barack Obama's Farewell Ceremony As President Says Goodbye To The Armed Forces. by tk4rd: 10:21am On Jan 05, 2017
OBAMA BYE-BYE...
Re: Barack Obama's Farewell Ceremony As President Says Goodbye To The Armed Forces. by Nobody: 10:24am On Jan 05, 2017
Like him or hate him, He's an achiever

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Re: Barack Obama's Farewell Ceremony As President Says Goodbye To The Armed Forces. by alatbaba1(m): 10:25am On Jan 05, 2017
Obama my nigga
Re: Barack Obama's Farewell Ceremony As President Says Goodbye To The Armed Forces. by acenazt: 10:31am On Jan 05, 2017
Ohoi the guy Wey fall na caster
Re: Barack Obama's Farewell Ceremony As President Says Goodbye To The Armed Forces. by Nobody: 10:48am On Jan 05, 2017
alatbaba1:
Obama my nigga
Vladimir putin my main nigga grin
Re: Barack Obama's Farewell Ceremony As President Says Goodbye To The Armed Forces. by julioralph(m): 10:52am On Jan 05, 2017
Explorers:
US President Barack Obama inspects US troops during an Armed Forces Full Honor Farewell Review at Joint Base Myer-Henderson in Arlington, Virginia.
See correct Military, unlike Naija own, wey dem wan turn into a bunch of cattle rearers angry
Re: Barack Obama's Farewell Ceremony As President Says Goodbye To The Armed Forces. by Nobody: 10:54am On Jan 05, 2017
Explorers:
A member of the U.S. Army Honor Guard dramatically passed out and fell to the floor in front of Barack Obama during the president's farewell speech to the armed services on Wednesday.
the same way corpers fainted when waiting for the Governor grin
Re: Barack Obama's Farewell Ceremony As President Says Goodbye To The Armed Forces. by Sunymoore(m): 11:02am On Jan 05, 2017
It's time
Re: Barack Obama's Farewell Ceremony As President Says Goodbye To The Armed Forces. by Fkforyou(m): 11:04am On Jan 05, 2017
Inspiring.... smiley
Re: Barack Obama's Farewell Ceremony As President Says Goodbye To The Armed Forces. by Fkforyou(m): 11:06am On Jan 05, 2017
Explorers:
A member of the U.S. Army Honor Guard dramatically passed out and fell to the floor in front of Barack Obama during the president's farewell speech to the armed services on Wednesday.

Omo...been in the military is not easy. angry

There's high probability he is still going to be punished for not been strong enough. angry

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Re: Barack Obama's Farewell Ceremony As President Says Goodbye To The Armed Forces. by Funjosh(m): 12:13pm On Jan 05, 2017
Explorers:
A member of the U.S. Army Honor Guard dramatically passed out and fell to the floor in front of Barack Obama during the president's farewell speech to the armed services on Wednesday.



And them no carry am embarassed
Re: Barack Obama's Farewell Ceremony As President Says Goodbye To The Armed Forces. by Funjosh(m): 12:13pm On Jan 05, 2017
Fkforyou:


Omo...been in the military is not easy. angry

There's high probability he is still going to be punished for not been strong enough. angry




Thats if he is not dead.
Re: Barack Obama's Farewell Ceremony As President Says Goodbye To The Armed Forces. by rawdpiper(m): 3:19pm On Jan 05, 2017
I Just Can't Wait For Trump To Be Sworn In. Wanna See All His Mouth Making In Action.

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