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Thursday, August 30, 2012


Salute the Troops: Two Years After the End of Combat Missions in Iraq

On August 31st, 2010, President Obama addressed the nation [ http://www.whitehouse.gov/iraq#endofwar ] from the Oval Office. "So tonight," he said, "I am announcing that the American combat mission in Iraq has ended."

To mark two years since the end of combat in Iraq, and with troops still serving in Afghanistan, take a moment to show your support for those that serve and their families. Here’s how you can participate [ http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2012/08/30/salute-troops-two-years-after-end-combat-missions-iraq ]:


* Use the hashtag #SaluteTroops [ https://twitter.com/joiningforces ] on Twitter to share your message of thanks
* On facebook, you can update your status with a message of support or add your message of thanks to the White House facebook page [ http://www.facebook.com/whitehouse ] [ http://www.facebook.com/whitehouse ]
* [ http://www.facebook.com/whitehouse ]Share a message of thanks with a military family [ http://www.whitehouse.gov/joiningforces/message ] through Joining Forces and the USO

In Case You Missed It

Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog [ http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog?utm_source=083012&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=daily ]:

[ http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2012/08/28/acting-secretary-blank-talks-insourcing-and-job-creation-economic-development-forum?utm_source=083012&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=daily ]Hurricane Safety Tips
[ http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2012/08/28/hurricane-safety-tips?utm_source=083012&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=daily ]Learn how to prepare for a hurricane before, during, and after.

Tracking the Response to Isaac [ http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2012/08/30/tracking-response-isaac?utm_source=083012&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=daily ]
As Isaac continues moving north, federal emergency personnel are still monitoring its progress and mobilizing to provide relief for those in its path.

Acting Secretary Blank Talks Insourcing and Job Creation at Economic Development Forum
[ http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2012/08/28/acting-secretary-blank-talks-insourcing-and-job-creation-economic-development-forum?utm_source=083012&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=daily ]The U.S. Commerce Department’s SelectUSA initiative discusses insourcing.

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*10:30 AM*: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

*12:30 PM*: The President and the Vice President meet for lunch

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