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          Visit to Iraq 2008

Five U.S. service medals presented by Vice President Dick Cheney are seen displayed Thursday, March 20, 2008 during Vice President Cheney’s visit to Bagram Air Base. “We know the work is hard, we know the conditions are tough, we know the deployments are hard on families,” said the Vice President to U.S. troops, adding, “But we're impressed beyond measure by all of the accomplishments that you've made.” From left, the U.S. Army Commendation Medal, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, two Bronze Star Medals and a Silver Star Medal.
Five U.S. service medals presented by Vice President Dick Cheney are seen displayed Thursday, March 20, 2008 during Vice President Cheney’s visit to Bagram Air Base. “We know the work is hard, we know the conditions are tough, we know the deployments are hard on families,” said the Vice President to U.S. troops, adding, “But we're impressed beyond measure by all of the accomplishments that you've made.” From left, the U.S. Army Commendation Medal, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, two Bronze Star Medals and a Silver Star Medal.
Vice President Dick Cheney meets with Sultan Qaboos bin Said of Oman Wednesday, March 19, 2008 in Muscat. The visit to Muscat is the second stop on a 10-day trip to the Middle East and Turkey. Vice President Dick Cheney is joined by President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan for the playing of the national anthem of the United States Thursday, March 20, 2008, during an arrival ceremony at Gul Khana Palace in Kabul. While in Afghanistan the Vice President held meetings with President Karzai and visited Bagram Air Base for a classified briefing and dinner with U.S. troops.
Members of an Afghanistan military honor guard sing their national anthem Thursday, March 20, 2008 during a ceremony in honor of the arrival of Vice President Dick Cheney. The Vice President’s visit to Kabul comes at a critical time as allied members of NATO consider their future commitments to the young democracy’s development. Vice President Dick Cheney, accompanied by President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan, reviews an honor guard upon his arrival to Kabul Thursday, March 20, 2008. The Vice President's visit to Afghanistan is the third stop on a 10-day trip to the Middle East and Turkey.
Vice President Dick Cheney is escorted by President of Afghanistan Hamid Karzai as he greets Afghan officials upon arrival to Gul Khana Palace in Kabul Thursday, March 20, 2008. The Vice President met with President Karzai and Afghan officials to reaffirm America's commitment to Afghanistan and discuss ways the U.S. would continue to help Afghanistan become a more prosperous and stable nation. Vice President Dick Cheney meets with President Hamid Karzai of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Thursday, March 20, 2008 at Gul Khana Palace in Kabul. During the meeting the Vice President reaffirmed the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the United States and Afghanistan and ensured continued U.S. leadership in helping the people of Afghanistan rebuild their country.
With President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan looking on, Vice President Dick Cheney delivers a statement to the press Thursday, March 20, 2008 on the grounds of Gul Khana Palace in Kabul. "During the last six years, the people of Afghanistan have made a bold and confident journey, throwing off the burden of tyranny, winning your freedom and reclaiming your future," said the Vice President, adding, "The United States of America has proudly walked with you on this journey, and we walk with you still." Vice President Dick Cheney smiles as a reporter asks a question Thursday, March 20, 2008, during a press availability with President of Afghanistan Hamid Karzai at Gul Khana Palace in Kabul. During a statement to the press the Vice President said he has no doubt that the vision of peace and freedom for Afghanistan will become a reality, telling President Karzai that the U.S. is committed to the mission in Afghanistan.
Five U.S. service medals presented by Vice President Dick Cheney are seen displayed Thursday, March 20, 2008 during Vice President Cheney’s visit to Bagram Air Base. “We know the work is hard, we know the conditions are tough, we know the deployments are hard on families,” said the Vice President to U.S. troops, adding, “But we're impressed beyond measure by all of the accomplishments that you've made.” From left, the U.S. Army Commendation Medal, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, two Bronze Star Medals and a Silver Star Medal. Vice President Dick Cheney addresses U.S. troops Thursday, March 20, 2008, during a dinner at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan. During his remarks the Vice President said, “A lot of history is being made here every single day. Much of the credit goes to all of you. The President and I get regular briefings on the action here, and we don't take you for granted for a single moment.”
Vice President Dick Cheney awards the Silver Star Medal to Army Specialist Monica Brown of Lake Jackson, Texas Thursday, March 20, 2008, following a dinner with U.S. troops at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan. While serving as a combat medic in April of 2007, Spc. Brown, 19, showed extraordinary heroism when she used her body to shield wounded soldiers from enemy gunfire and mortar shelling, then moving them to safety after their convoy came under attack in Afghanistan’s eastern Paktia province. She is the second woman since World War II to receive the Silver Star. Vice President Dick Cheney shares a light moment with 19-year-old Silver Star Medal recipient U.S. Army Specialist Monica Brown, center right, during a dinner with U.S. troops Thursday, March 20, 2008 at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan. Joining the Vice President and Spc. Brown are from left: TSgt. Vernon Jones; Army Commendation Medal for Valor recipient Spc. Charles Bell; and Spc. Brown’s brother, infantryman Justin Brown.
Vice President Dick Cheney looks on as Prime Minister of Israel Ehud Olmert delivers a statement Saturday, March 22, 2008 during a press availability at the prime minister's residence in Jerusalem. The Vice President is scheduled to meet with both Israeli and Palestinian leadership over Easter weekend to discuss President Bush's commitment to a two state solution for Israeli-Palestinian peace. Vice President Dick Cheney and Mrs. Lynne Cheney celebrate Easter with their daughter Liz Cheney, front row center, Sunday, March 23, 2008 at the U.S. Consulate facility at the Lazarist Monastery in Jerusalem.
Vice President Dick Cheney talks with former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Sunday, March 23, 2008, before a breakfast with the Israeli leader at the Kind David Hotel in Jerusalem. Vice President Dick Cheney is greeted by Israeli President Shimon Peres Sunday, March 23, 2008 for a meeting at the presidential residence in Jerusalem.
Vice President Dick Cheney meets with Israeli President Shimon Peres Sunday, March 23, 2008 at the presidential residence in Jerusalem. During the meetings Vice President Cheney expressed America's commitment to move forward with the Middle East peace process while addressing threats to both Israel and the U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney meets with Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni Sunday, March 23, 2008, at the Kind David Hotel in Jerusalem. Throughout the day the Vice President met with leaders from Israel and the Palestinian Authority to discuss the on-going Middle East peace process.
Vice President Dick Cheney and President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority walk through an honor cordon after the arrival Sunday, March 23, 2008, of the vice president to the West Bank city of Ramallah. Vice President Dick Cheney and President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority shake hands Sunday, March 23, 2008, during their meeting at the Muqata in Ramallah.
Vice President Dick Cheney and President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority deliver statements Sunday, March 23, 2008, following their meeting to discuss the Mideast peace process in Ramallah. Vice President Dick Cheney meets with Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad Sunday, March 23, 2008, in the West Bank city of Ramallah.
Vice President Dick Cheney shakes hands with Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas Sunday, March 23, 2008 upon departure from the Muqata in the West Bank city of Ramallah. Vice President Dick Cheney meets with President Abdullah Gul of Turkey Monday, March 24, 2008 in Ankara, Turkey to discuss Afghanistan, northern Iraq and energy security.
Vice President Dick Cheney shakes hands with President Gul of Turkey Monday, March 24, 2008 during their meeting at the presidential residence in Ankara, Turkey. Vice President Dick Cheney meets with Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey Monday, March 24, 2008 in Ankara. During his visit to Turkish capital the Vice President had conversations with the executive leadership on Afghanistan, northern Iraq and energy security.

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Visit to Iraq 2008: Part 1