[Kaslin]

With an American flag as a backdrop, President George W. Bush addresses military personnel Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, during a stop in Alaska at Eielson Air Force Base, en route to South Korea. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush stands with military personnel on stage Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, after delivering remarks at Eielson Air Force Base during a stop in Alaska en route to South Korea. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush greets military personnel on stage Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, at Eielson Air Force Base during a stop in Alaska en route to South Korea. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

[Kaslin]

President George W. Bush poses for photos with members of the audience Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, after he delivered remarks to military personnel at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush pats the head of a youngster as he greets the crowd Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, after addressing military personnel at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush stands with military personnel on stage Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, after delivering remarks at Eielson Air Force Base during a stop in Alaska en route to South Korea. White House photo by Eric Draper