Posted on 05/28/2008 5:14:34 PM PDT by daisyscarlett
Today, President Bush delivered the Commencement Address at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado. This was the 50th graduating class of the Academy. There was some rain during his speech. Following his speech, he posed and “cut up” with some of the graduates and you will love these photos. Transcript
The President then traveled to Utah where he will attend two fund raisers on behalf of Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz.
In this combination of photos, President Bush and graduate Theodore Shiveley from Plano, Texas, bump chests at the United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony in Colorado Springs, Colo., Wednesday, May 28, 2008.
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
President Bush to the USAF graduates:
"I want to thank you for stepping forward to serve. The security of our citizens and the peace of the world will soon be in your hands -- the best of hands. Be officers of character and integrity. Keep your wings level and true. Never falter; do not fail. And always know that America stands behind you."
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U.S. President George W. Bush descends the steps of Air Force One upon his arrival in Colorado Springs, Colorado May 27, 2008.
President Bush is greeted by, from left to right: Air Force cadet Max Weaver, Col. John Raymond, Gen. Bob Kehler; and Gen. Victor Renuart; upon stepping off Air Force One at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colo., Tuesday, May 27, 2008.
President Bush is saluted by Air Force Academy cadets as he arrives at the United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony, Wednesday, May 28, 2008, in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Hello ! Great speech by President Bush at the Academy.
President Bush, wearing a cap from U.S. Air Force Academy left, jokes with Debie Regni, center, and her husband, Lt. Gen. John F. Regni, superintendent of the U.S. Air Force Academy, Wednesday, May 28, 2008, before the Class of 2008 graduation ceremony at the academy in Colorado, Springs, Colo.
Air Force Secretary Michael Wynne helps President Bush with his coat during the U.S. Air Force Academy graduation ceremony,
President Bush, left, accepts the distinguished American award from Bill Hybl, Wednesday, May 28, 2008, before the Class of 2008 graduation ceremony at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. Hybl is a member of the U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy.
President Bush speaks at the U.S. Air Force Academy graduation ceremony, Wednesday, May 28, 2008, in Colorado Springs, Colo. 
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U.S. President George W. Bush poses with a graduate during the Air Force Academy graduation ceremony in Colorado Springs, Colorado May 28, 2008.
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Hysterical pics of W!
Thanks Daisyscarlett! And thanks for the continued pings! :)
President Bush reacts after an unidentified graduate slips on a rain slicked walkway during the U.S. Air Force Academy graduation ceremony, Wednesday, May 28, 2008, in Colorado Springs, Colo. The graduate was unhurt
U.S. President George W. Bush watches as graduates carry a fellow squadron member on crutches during the Air Force Academy graduation.
President Bush flexes his arms in unison with an unidentified U.S. Air Force Academy cadet after presenting the cadet with his diploma, Wednesday, May 28, 2008, during the Class of 2008 graduation ceremony at the Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo.
President Bush performs a dance step after handing a diploma to an unidentified U.S. Air Force Academy cadet.
President Bush strikes a Heisman trophy pose with an unidentified graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy graduation ceremony, Wednesday, May 28, 2008, in Colorado Springs, Colo.
President Bush and graduate Theodore Shiveley from Plano, Texas, get ready to bump chests at the United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony in Colorado Springs, Colo., Wednesday, May 28, 2008.
President Bush greets Charlynda and Hans Ellison, with their five-month old son Luke, at Peterson Air Force Base just prior to boarding Air Force One enroute to Utah.
Air Force One arrives with President George Bush aboard Wednesday, May 28, 2008, in Salt Lake City.
President Bush steps off Air Force One as he arrives in Salt Lake City, for a private campaign fundraising event for Republican presidential candidate, Sen. John McCain,
President Bush waves upon his arrival Wednesday, May 28, 2008, in Salt Lake City. Bush is visiting Utah for two fund raisers on behalf of Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain.
U.S. President George W. Bush (L) shakes hands with Rick Pehrson after giving him a presidential service award after landing at the Utah National Guard Airport in Salt Lake City, Utah May 28, 2008
President Bush greets Utah Gov. Jon M. Huntsman, Jr., center, and his wife Mary Kaye, as he steps off Air Force One in Salt Lake City, Utah, for a private campaign fundraising event for Republican presidential candidate, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., Wednesday, May 28, 2008.
These are W-onderful
President George W. Bush poses for a photo Wednesday, May 28, 2008 with members of the 2008 Thunderbirds, the United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, prior to President Bush's commencement address at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. From left to right, Thunderbirds commander/leader Lt. Col. Greg Thomas, Maj.Charla Quayle, Lt. Col. Rob Skelton, Maj. Samantha Weeks, Maj. Kirby Ensser, Capt. Gifford Ploetz, Maj. Chris Austin, Maj. Scott Poteet, Maj. T. Dyon Douglas, Maj. Tony Mulhare, Capt. Amy Glisson and Capt. Elizabeth Kreft. White House photo by Eric Draper
Great photos. Thanks for sharing them with us
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President George W. Bush celebrates with an unidentified graduate Wednesday, May 28, 2008, during commencement exercises at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. White House photo by Eric Draper
Graduates at the United States Air Force Academy toss their hats at the end of commencement ceremonies Wednesday, May 28, 2008, in Colorado Springs. White House photo by Eric Draper
A United States Air Force Academy graduate flips after receiving his diploma during commencement exercises Wednesday, May 28, 2008
President George W. Bush shares a phone conversation with a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy Wednesday, May 28, 2008, after commencement ceremonies in Colorado Springs.
One of my daily co-workers and lunch pals son graduated today. He is very proud. I didn’t ask him why he couldn’t attend, but his own story to citizenship is very blessed.
What hilarious pictures! Those cadets will remember their graduation forever!
Thanks for the dose
That first photo reminds me of one from last year with similar reaction from one of the candidates.
President George W. Bush and a graduate of the Unite States Air Force Academy wave to family and friends in the audience Wednesday, May 28, 2008, during graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2008 in Colorado Springs. The class of 1,012 cadets is the 50th to graduate from the Academy.
President George W. Bush shares in blowing a kiss to family and friends of a Class of 2008 graduate of the United States Air Force Academy Wednesday, May 28, 2008, during commencement ceremonies in Colorado Springs. Out of the 1, 012 cadets to graduate, 18 percent are women.
President George W. Bush salutes a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy during commencement exercises Wednesday, May 28, 2008, in Colorado Springs.
A graduate of the United States Air Force Academy carries the autograph of President George W. Bush atop his cap as he participates in commencement exercises Wednesday, May 28, 2008, for the Class of 2008 in Colorado Springs. It was the 50th class to graduate from the Academy. White House photo by Eric Draper
Wow. President Bush had such a delightful time today, everyone looked so happy.
Noted - am going to start toasters in a few minutes
The speech was very good. It was raining during it and I think that is why there are not more photos...the photographers from YAHOO were afraid they would melt, I guess. But there are many other great photos of the day.
of course I mean graduate
W went out of his way to make this a special day for these fine young men and women.
W made them W-onderful.
It was really fun posting the Dose today. W went out of his way and interacted humorously with so many of the graduates. God Bless him and them. So many of them will be in harm’s way soon.
I am sorry your co-worker missed the graduation. He must be very proud of his son for choosing to serve his country.
The photos are fun and W really was a good sport. Memories forever for these airmen and their proud families.
Hi snugs...it was such fun posting these photos today. W looked like he was really enjoying himself and the graduates were ecstatic.
God be with these fine young men and women who have chosen to serve their country in these times.
daisyscarlett: Thank you for posting the DOSE tonight — the President is never happier than when he gets to ‘hang out’ with his troops (and vice versa)!
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You will find local coverage of the AFA Graduation here:
[Do yourself a favor and ignore the comments section — focus instead on the photo gallery and video!]
http://www.denverpost.com/popular/ci_9401806
and here:
http://www.kktv.com/home/headlines/19322029.html#
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You will find local coverage of the President’s visit to Utah here:
http://www.kutv.com/content/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=9413bc8b-4350-4e59-b4e0-4de76a8e7b0e
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MCCLELLAN — a soulless, spineless, now friendless LOSER of a human being!
MCCLELLAN’S MESS
By INVESTOR’S BUSINESS DAILY
The Presidency: We’re no longer surprised when a longtime confidant of a president comes out with a tell-all book. It’s almost de rigueur. What’s sad, however, is when so much of what the book tells is, in fact, false.
You can read the entire commentary here:
http://www.ibdeditorials.com/IBDArticles.aspx?id=296866878266430
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JOHN HINDERAKER (POWERLINEBLOG) SAYS IT BEST:
McClellan was a lousy press secretary. A much better spokesman, TONY SNOW, once told me that the best thing about his job was the opportunity to follow President Bush around and observe his conduct of the Presidency. Tony said that he came away with a deep appreciation of President Bush’s character, judgment and knowledge of the issues. Unless McClellan can come up with some facts to back up his claims—facts have been notably absent from the press accounts I’ve seen of his book—I think Tony’s assessment is considerably more reliable.
http://www.powerlineblog.com/
Thanks, daisy ... W-onderful day is right! What a great
CIC he is to leave these cadets with such lasting memories as they prepare for a very serious chapter of their lives. God bless them all
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HERE’S A VIDEO OF HIGHLIGHTS OF PRES. BUSH’S RECENT VISIT TO FT. BRAGG:
http://dvidshub.net/?script=video/video_show.php&id=39285#
Scroll down to “watch video.”
I liked the IBD commentary on that dweeb McClellan. I did hear that he had some nice things to say about W in his book but I have not heard them yet and they will not balance out all the lies this loser wrote.
Hi Starwise, Glad you liked the dose. It was a lot of fun sorting all the great photos.
My friend was rescued from Vietnam and made his way through France and was expected to stay there. He was offered the U.S. And accepted. His son is now to be an Airlift Command pilot. It’s quite a story.
I can see that. Sure is sad to see these “lasts.”
I got to post very similar ones last year and that was great fun as well.
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