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Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) is saluted (Caption)
yahooophotos | 07/22/08 | yahooo

Posted on 07/22/2008 5:39:08 AM PDT by TornadoAlley3

US Democratic presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) is saluted as he steps off an osprey upon arriving at Marka Airport in Amman, Jordan, July 22, 2008.


TOPICS: Military/Veterans; Society
KEYWORDS: a3hourtour; jordan; missionaccomplished; obama; obamasalute; obamavisit; sideboys; theobamessiah; tourofduty; usmc
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To: SE Mom

I hope so too. Am looking around for photos from different angles. No luck yet.


21 posted on 07/22/2008 6:01:42 AM PDT by gate2wire
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To: mware

“All Medal of Honor recipients are to be saluted by everyone in the military, to include the President of the United States.”

Now THAT one I like. I’m not in the military and I’d STILL want to salute them.


22 posted on 07/22/2008 6:01:57 AM PDT by WayneS (America's Commies Love Their Obami !!!!)
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To: mware
Saluting is generally prohibited in field conditions, as it could help an enemy identify officers.

Now we know the soldier is NOT an Obama fan.

23 posted on 07/22/2008 6:02:04 AM PDT by Loud Mime (Tony's work will live on = it's up to us to see it through)
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To: gate2wire
Nope- here's another one. Photobucket
24 posted on 07/22/2008 6:02:30 AM PDT by SE Mom (Proud mom of an Iraq war combat vet)
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To: TornadoAlley3

Everyone makes mistakes. Betcha right now, that Marine is kicking himself thinking - “He’s NOT the president and I DIDN’T have to salute him”. CRAP!!!


25 posted on 07/22/2008 6:04:18 AM PDT by DustyMoment (FloriDUH - proud inventors of pregnant/hanging chads and judicide!!)
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To: Loud Mime
Saluting is generally prohibited in field conditions, as it could help an enemy identify officers.

Now we know the soldier is NOT an Obama fan.

The same thing passed through my thoughts too.

26 posted on 07/22/2008 6:05:15 AM PDT by mware (F-R-E-E. That spells free. freerepublic.com baby)
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To: SE Mom

Unless the legs walking down the ramp are those of an officer- but in this series of pics- shortly after this, are 2-3 civilians walking with Obama..


27 posted on 07/22/2008 6:05:32 AM PDT by SE Mom (Proud mom of an Iraq war combat vet)
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To: SE Mom

Isn’t this the same occasion Obama walked around with Gen. Petreaus. Could it be that Petreaus is nearby (a few steps)?


28 posted on 07/22/2008 6:06:20 AM PDT by SolidWood (Obamarxislamism, the threat to our Republic!)
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To: SolidWood

No- these are pics from today as he landed in Jordan.

There must be some other explanation- SOMEWHERE out of our range there must be an officer.


29 posted on 07/22/2008 6:08:23 AM PDT by SE Mom (Proud mom of an Iraq war combat vet)
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To: gate2wire
Am wondering if there is an officer coming down the ramp, and not in view of the camera?

Salute to Obama doesn't seem to work here. Obama is already passed the soldier rendering the salute.

My guess anyway....

30 posted on 07/22/2008 6:10:14 AM PDT by Northern Yankee (Freedom Needs A Soldier)
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To: SE Mom
Dang...was hoping this was the same trip.


31 posted on 07/22/2008 6:10:32 AM PDT by gate2wire
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To: Northern Yankee

Also note that the serviceman’s head is slightly directed towards the interior of the plane. I’m confident there is an Officer stepping out. Would be great to have footage. I seriously doubt that Obama would have no one else coming after him out of the plane.


32 posted on 07/22/2008 6:12:03 AM PDT by SolidWood (Obamarxislamism, the threat to our Republic!)
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To: SE Mom

The guy is probably saluting so that Obama doesn’t think he’s there to carry his bags.


33 posted on 07/22/2008 6:18:43 AM PDT by wilco200 (Typical White Person)
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To: mware
I am wondering if Obama was walking in back or in front of the American flag. Or on it.
34 posted on 07/22/2008 6:20:48 AM PDT by Diggler (We will be beaten with our own virtue. Proud American Infidel!)
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To: SE Mom

Democratic presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) (L) carries a helmet and protective body armour as he walks with Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) after stepping off an osprey aircraft at Marka Airport in Amman, Jordan, July 22, 2008.

35 posted on 07/22/2008 6:23:25 AM PDT by gate2wire
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To: gate2wire

What helicopter??

Does the Messiah get any credit for carrying his own luggage?


36 posted on 07/22/2008 6:23:32 AM PDT by Former War Criminal
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To: WayneS

Are you sure that is not a host country soldier?


37 posted on 07/22/2008 6:25:24 AM PDT by kabar
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To: mware
Saluting is generally prohibited in field conditions, as it could help an enemy identify officers.

What if the person you are saluting IS an enemy officer?

38 posted on 07/22/2008 6:25:30 AM PDT by Fresh Wind (Five Year Plans and New Deals, wrapped in golden chains...)
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To: TornadoAlley3

Obama should have worn a coat and tie for this meeting.


39 posted on 07/22/2008 6:27:25 AM PDT by kabar
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To: Former War Criminal

Apparently it’s an Osprey. My mistake.


40 posted on 07/22/2008 6:29:09 AM PDT by gate2wire
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