Obama visits troops in Hawaii
- 13 years ago
Troops in Hawaii get a Christmas visit from U.S. President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle.
The president and first lady were at this Marine Corps base on Christmas Day to thank hundreds of sailors and marines for their service .
They also met some new additions to the soldiers' families, and at least one baby wasn't afraid to reach out.
[SOT: President Obama saying "He saw that big nose, he's like I want some of that nose."]
In Hawaii on vacation, the first family also attended a Christmas service at the base chapel.
They are expected to return to Washington on January 2nd.
Lindsey Parietti, Reuters
The president and first lady were at this Marine Corps base on Christmas Day to thank hundreds of sailors and marines for their service .
They also met some new additions to the soldiers' families, and at least one baby wasn't afraid to reach out.
[SOT: President Obama saying "He saw that big nose, he's like I want some of that nose."]
In Hawaii on vacation, the first family also attended a Christmas service at the base chapel.
They are expected to return to Washington on January 2nd.
Lindsey Parietti, Reuters