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President Bush Commemorates Military Spouse Day and Presents the President's Volunteer Service Awards
President George W. Bush shakes hands with military spouse Michele Langford of Alameda, Calif., a recipient of the President’s Volunteer Service Award Friday, May 11, 2007, presented in the East Room of the White House during a celebration of Military Spouse Day. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush shakes hands with military spouse Michele Langford of Alameda, Calif., a recipient of the President’s Volunteer Service Award Friday, May 11, 2007, presented in the East Room of the White House during a celebration of Military Spouse Day. White House photo by Eric Draper Full Story
Vice President Dick Cheney delivers remarks, Friday, May 11, 2007, to U.S. troops aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis in the Persian Gulf. White House photo by David Bohrer
The Nimitz-class nuclear-powered supercarrier USS John C. Stennis is seen Friday, May 11, 2007. Currently deployed to the Persian Gulf, the carrier welcomed Vice President Dick Cheney for a classified briefing and rally for the troops. White House photo by David Bohrer
USS John C. Stennis Strike Group Commander Rear Admiral Kevin Quinn greets Vice President Dick Cheney and his daughter Liz Cheney, left, upon their arrival, Friday, May 11, 2007, to the aircraft carrier John C. Stennis in the Persian Gulf. White House photo by David Bohrer
Crew members of the USS John C. Stennis stand on the deck, Friday, May 11, 2007 during Vice President Dick Cheney's arrival to the aircraft carrier. White House photo by David Bohrer
U.S. Naval aircraft are seen parked on the flight deck of the the Nimitz-class nuclear-powered supercarrier USS John C. Stennis, Friday, May 11, 2007, during a visit by Vice President Dick Cheney. White House photo by David Bohrer
Vice President Dick Cheney attends a classified briefing, Friday, May 11, 2007, aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis in the Persian Gulf. Seated with the Vice President from left is U.S. Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Michele Sison; U.S. naval commander Vice Admiral Kevin J. Cosgriff; USS John C. Stennis Strike Group Commander Rear Admiral Kevin Quinn; Chief of Staff to the Vice President David Addington. White House photo by David Bohrer
Vice President Dick Cheney addresses U.S. troops during a rally, Friday, May 11, 2007, aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis in the Persian Gulf. "I've been around for a while -- so long, in fact, that I even knew Senator John Stennis personally," said the Vice President, adding, "but I've never been more proud of the United States military than I am today. It's an incredibly challenging time for the country, and there's serious work being done on many fronts. You're doing all that we ask of you, and you're doing it with skill and with honor." White House photo by David Bohrer
Vice President Dick Cheney greets sailors and marines, Friday, May 11, 2007, during a rally aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis in the Persian Gulf. White House photo by David Bohrer
Vice President Dick Cheney is greeted by Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed of Abu Dhabi Friday, May 11, 2007, prior to their meeting at the Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. White House photo by David Bohrer
Vice President Dick Cheney and Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed of Abu Dhabi, walk together to their meeting Friday May 11, 2007, at the Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. White House photo by David Bohrer
President George W. Bush is applauded by Saint Vincent College President Jim Towey, center, and Washington Archbishop Donald Wuerl as he is introduced on stage Friday, May 11, 2007, prior to delivering the commencement address at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pa. White House photo by Joyce Boghosian
President George W. Bush stands for the singing of the national anthem Friday, May 11, 2007, prior to delivering the commencement address at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pa. White House photo by Joyce Boghosian
President George W. Bush, sitting with Saint Vincent College Archabbot and Chancellor Rev. Douglas Nowicki, is applauded prior to being introduced Friday, May 11, 2007, to deliver the commencement address to graduates at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pa. White House photo by Joyce Boghosian
President George W. Bush delivers the commencement address Friday, May 11, 2007, at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pa., urging graduates to "step forward and serve a cause larger than yourselves." White House photo by Joyce Boghosian
President George W. Bush delivers the commencement address Friday, May 11, 2007, at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pa., where President Bush encouraged graduates to "step forward and serve a cause larger than yourselves." White House photo by Joyce Boghosian
A White House military aide holds the President's Volunteer Service Award medal presented by President George W. Bush to military spouses Friday, May 11, 2007 at the White House, in honor of their outstanding volunteer service and to commemorate Military Spouse Day. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush shakes hands with military spouse Michele Langford of Alameda, Calif., a recipient of the President’s Volunteer Service Award Friday, May 11, 2007, presented in the East Room of the White House during a celebration of Military Spouse Day. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush joins military spouse Cindy Bjerke of Spanaway, Wash., on stage in the East Room of the White House, to receive the President’s Volunteer Service Award Friday, May 11, 2007, during a commemoration of Military Spouse Day. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush congratulates military spouse Shannon Maxwell of Jacksonville, N.C., as Maxwell is presented with the President’s Volunteer Service Award Friday, May 11, 2007, in the East Room of the White House during a celebration of Military Spouse Day. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush congratulates military spouse Linda Port of Langley Air Force Base, Va., as she is presented with the President’s Volunteer Service Award Friday, May 11, 2007, in the East Room of the White House during a celebration of Military Spouse Day. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush joins military spouse Denise Rampolla of Cheyenne, Wyo., on stage in the East Room of the White House, to receive the President’s Volunteer Service Award Friday, May 11, 2007, during a commemoration of Military Spouse Day. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush congratulates military spouse Michael Winton of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, as Winton is presented with the President’s Volunteer Service Award Friday, May 11, 2007, in the East Room of the White House during a celebration of Military Spouse Day. White House photo by Eric Draper
 
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