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President Barack Obama walks with U.S. Secret Service agents to Air Force One at Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, California, on May 8, 2014.

In Afghanistan, there was virtually no light inside the helicopter as we flew from Kabul back to Bagram Air Field after the President had met with Afghan President Hamid Karzai.

Flanking the President are General John Allen, Commanding General of U.S. Forces in Afghanistan, and U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Ryan Crocker. Denis McDonough, Deputy National Security Advisor, is at left.

President Barack Obama sits on the steps of the U.S. Ambassador's residence in Paris before returning to Washington, on June 7, 2009.

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama share a private moment in a freight elevator at an Inaugural Ball in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2009.

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

Obama had earlier thanked the military personnel for their service and sacrifice.

Barack Obama's farewell ceremony as president says goodbye to the armed services

'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.

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.

10The president was also honored at a farewell ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, a short drive from the White House.

US President Barack Obama inspects US troops during an Armed Forces Full Honor Farewell Review at Joint Base Myer-Henderson in Arlington, Virginia.

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.

Obama with military leaders for the last time on Wednesday before Donald Trump takes office.

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.

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.

And she survived, Jeez.....

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For lightening cigar and ganja inside snow and rain.

Lol.....

paschal47:
Explorers the NA guys won't be happy you are doing this, when they come for you, I will deny you pass Peter








Keep it up bro I'm following


Meanwhile see what I suspect our NA guys do have

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Australia.




Jam sandwich biscuits. Tube of sweetened condensed milk.

Fonterra processed cheddar cheese. Meat balls and chili tuna pasta.

Curious-looking bars labeled "chocolate ration."Also, "can-opener-cum-spoon,"

Singapore.




Szechuan chicken noodles. Mushroom, basil, rice and chicken dish.

Soya milk with red-bean dessert.

Canada.



Bear Paws (win). Salmon fillet with Tuscan sauce or vegetarian couscous.

Peanut butter and raspberry jam sandwich.

Ukraine.




Millet flour biscuits; canned meat; canned meat with cereals; canned meat with minced salami; canned fish; jam; tea; sugar; sweets; plastic spoons' paper napkins; disinfectant wipes; meat broth powder; fruit concentrate and multivitamin pills.

Russia.




Biscuits; Wholewheat biscuits; beef goulash; salted lard; liver pate; meat pate; beef with buckwheat semolina; meat with peas and carrots; ratatouille, fruit and berry concentrate; cheese spread; jam; compote; chocolate; tea; coffee; coffee whitener; sugar; salt; pepper; multivitamin tablets; chewing gums; sweets; water purification tablets; heater; waterproof matches; disinfectant wipes; paper napkins; plastic spoons and a plastic knife.


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Poland.



Meat with rice and vegetables; canned pork; biscuits; raspberryjam; lemon tea; dried fruit mix; cereal and fruit bar; chewing gums; sweet with coffee extract; sweet with vitamin C; salt; pepper; plastic lid; napkin; wet wipe; toilet paper; zipper bag; plastic spoon; straw; hooks; water purification tablet and water-activated disposable heaters.

Germany.



Ravioli with mushroom sauce; Indian rice with chicken cutlet;bread; biscuits; meat pâté; semolina with fruits;snack; jam; coffee; tea; sugar; coffee whitener; salt; fruit drinks; chocolate; chewing gums; water purification tablets; multipurpose paper; wet wipes and matches.

New Zealand.



Creamy chicken and potatoes; Thai lamb curry; chocolate biscuits; Marmite; tomato ketchup; salt; pepper; sugar; tea; coffee; condensed milk; waterproof matches; chocolate drink; scouringpad; cheese; muesli; isotonic drink; bread; instant soup; plastic bag; peanuts and raisins; chewing gums; chocolate; napkins; onion flakes; sweets; instant noodles; muesli bars and strawberry fruit grains.

Lithuania.



Beef stew with pearl barley; crackers; almonds; blackcurrant jam; cherry drink with vitamins; chocolate; chicken broth powde; sugar; wet wipe; matches; fuel tablets; water-activated disposable heaters; paper tray; cable tie and plastic spoon

Slovenia.



Coffee; coffee whitener; tea; vitamin drinks; sugar; vitamin sweets; energy bars; chocolate jam; chocolate muesli with dehydrated milk; dehydrated wild berry yogurt dessert; pasta with porcini; chicken and potato stew; fish and vegetable pâté; tuna in olive oil; bread; chewing gums; disinfectant wipes; can opener; rubbish bag; matches and plastic cutlery.

Italy.



Cereal and chocolate bar; fruit jellies; condensed milk; coffee; chocolate; sugar; salt, ravioli with meat sauce; pork in jelly; crackers; fruit salad; multivitamin tablets; bran tablets; pasta and beans; chicken in jelly; energetic bar' toothbrushes; kit for water disinfection; matches; toothpicks; paper rubbish bags; camp stove; fuel bars; napkins; plastic spoon; plastic cutlery.

Israel.



Israel ration contains: Chicken meatballs with rice; beef meatballs with rice; beans with tomato sauceRice stuffed grape leaves; vegetarian meal with rice and chickpeas; sweetcorn; green olives; tuna in vegetable oil; chocolate dessert; peanuts; halva; candied fruit mix with pineapple, pawpaw, raisin, and blueberries; plastic bags; tin opener and water-activated disposable heaters.

Netherland/Holland.



Tea; coffee; coffee whitener; sugar; chocolate drink; jam; fruit jelly; vitamin tablets; instant soups; broth powder; fruit drinks; chocolate biscuits; fruit filled biscuits; meat, fish, vegetable pâté; candied almonds; chocolate; sweets with vitamin C; sweets; sesame bar; sambal; oatmeal block; muesli; meat with peas and potatoes; hot chicken stew; chicken korma; beef and potato hotpot; ham, leeks and potato hotpot; zipper bags; matches; paper tissues; salt; pepper; chewing gums and toothpicks.

Estonia.



Estonia ration: Muesli; whole rye bread; coffee; chicken soup with noodles; dark chocolate with cornflakesand guarana; sweet crackers; toffees; tea; isotonic drink; sugar; salt; pepper; liver pâté; beef goulash; disinfectant wipes; plastic bag and matches.