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Watch Live: President Obama Honors Troops at Fort Bragg

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Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011

Watch Live: President Obama Honors Troops at Fort Bragg

Today, at 11:55 a.m. EST, President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama will speak to troops and their families at Fort Bragg and across the nation to thank them for their service and sacrifice during the Iraq War.

Watch live at WhiteHouse.gov/Live starting at 11:55 a.m. EST

From the Photo Archives

President Barack Obama visits with U.S. troops at Camp Victory in Baghdad, Iraq, April 7, 2009. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST).

9:30 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

10:05 AM: The President and the First Lady depart the White House en route Joint Base Andrews

10:20 AM: The President and the First Lady depart Joint Base Andrews en route Ft. Bragg, NC

11:25 AM: The President and the First Lady arrive Ft. Bragg, NC

11:55 AM: The President and the First Lady deliver remarks to troops