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To all of you, I'm here on a single mission and that is to thank you for your extraordinary service," Obama said to resounding applause. Obama got a few laughs with references to sports and his singing, but toward the middle of the address he became serious. He said the U.S. is at a pivotal moment in its mission in Afghanistan. At the moment, U.S. forces are playing a support role to Afghan security forces. By the end of the year, the U.S. combat mission will come to an end. For many of you, this will be your last tour in Afghanistan," Obama said, again receiving a raucous applause. Even with all the challenges," Obama said, "more Afghans have hope for their future and that is because of you."
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Mothers' Day ―Sunday, May 11, 2014 Day of Vesak ―Tuesday, May 13, 2014 International Day of Families ―Thursday, May 15, 2014 In the U.S., Memorial Day is always observed on the last Monday in May. The holiday honors members of the military who died in service to their country. Under the cover of darkness and on the eve of Memorial Day, President Obama landed at Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan for an unannounced visit with U.S. troops. World Ovarian Cancer Day ―Thursday, May 8, 2014 World Information Society Day ―Saturday, May 17, 2014 Armed Forces Day ―Saturday, May 17, 2014 National Missing Children's Day ―Sunday, May 25, 2014 International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers ―Thursday, May 29, 2014 World No Tobacco Day ―Saturday, May 31, 2014 Harvey Milk Day ―Thursday, May 22, 2014
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