Obama Makes First Iraq Trip As President

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President Obama is saluted by U.S. General Raymond T. Odierno, commanding general in Iraq, upon his arrival at Baghdad International Airport.

White House Photo/Pete Souza

President Obama’s motorcade leaves Baghdad International Airport.

White House Photo/Pete Souza

The president’s motorcade makes its way to Camp Victory in Baghdad.

White House Photo/Pete Souza

President Obama receives a briefing from General Odierno and National Security Advisor James Jones.

White House Photo/Pete Souza

President Obama addresses hundreds of U.S. troops at Camp Victory.

White House Photo/Pete Souza

President Obama shakes hands with U.S. troops.

White House Photo/Pete Souza

President Obama receives a fist-bump from a U.S. soldier.

White House Photo/Pete Souza

President Obama greets soldiers at Camp Victory.

U.S. Army/Lee Craker

President Obama pins a Purple Heart medal on one of the several soldiers to receive the award.

White House Photo/Pete Souza

President Obama shakes hands with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki at the conclusion of their meeting in Baghdad.

White House Photo/Pete Souza

President Obama greets members of the press pool back aboard Air Force One.

White House Photo/Pete Souza

White House staff aboard Air Force One.

White House Photo/Pete Souza

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