[Ronin]

It may have been disrespectful, but on the other hand, Obama wasn’t there to taint their special moment.

Of course, it would have been better if the Bamster had skipped the USAF Academy and gone straight to his fundraiser... but somethings just have to be endured...

[alloysteel]

One would be inclined to believe that The Won doesn’t take a number of his responsibilities very seriously - what, he thinks nobody is watching?

Not only watching, but taking down notes and relevant names.

[FlyVet]

He could have skipped it, and wouldn't have been missed. My first Wing Commander was Col "Bear" Chambers, the next one was Col Horner, who ended up being the Gen Horner of Desert Storm.

Old-timers like that, or any number of other quality people, could be called in to give that address, and do a fine job, and be respected.