President Bush is eating in my undisclosed location (UPDATE: Undisclosed location is IRAQ!)

Eyes on ^ | 271830(C)NOV03 | ChiefKujo

[Quix]

No . . . IT's was a dRumstick.

Monica's was a DUMBstick.

[WVNan]

Thanks for the report from Tokyo. It's always most interesting to hear from the streets of other countries.

[Lady In Blue]

I finally made it here blackie. Wasn't this fabulous? GWB is a fantastic CINC!

[tubebender]

Does anyone know if the original poster (chiefkujo) was told this information was restricted by the military ?

[jocon307]

"Wow . . I just realized this was an honest to god FR scoop of the world media, right here on FR:"

Yep, I just realized this too, even though I saw the thread early this morning.

When I said to my friend a few months ago, if you need info on breaking news, never hesitate to go to Free Republic, I didn't even know how right I was.

As we ran around prepping dinner at my mom-in-laws we were all muttering to one another, ha! that fixes hillary!, what will the dems do?, what are they saying RIGHT NOW!

I think this is my best thanksgiving ever!

[CindyDawg]

He hasn't been back. I hope he didn't get in trouble but if he did, maybe we can freep for a presidental pardon :')

[nutmeg]

bump

[Mjaye]

Thanks, Chief, for the thread. This president is first class all the way, what a great leader. Another momentous occasion as seen through the eyes and ears of FR. I don't even bother with checking the news stations, I come here for the "real" breaking stories.

[radiohead]

Thanks for posting that picture. I love it, but haven't seen it for awhile. I think I'll add it to my desktop pictures, just to mess w/the heads of the academic lefties with whom I work.

[TexKat]

President Bush helps serve food to U.S. troops at Baghdad International Airport Thursday, Nov. 27, 2003 in Baghdad, Iraq. Bush paid a surprise Thanksgiving day visit to American troops in Baghdad, flying to Baghdad to visit U.S. troops station in Iraq for Thanksgiving holiday. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

U.S. President George W. Bush, center, meets with, from left to right, Dr. Mowaffar Al Robaie, Dr. Raja Habib Khuzai, Dr. Talal Talabani and Dr. Ahmad Chalabi at Baghdad International Airport Thursday, Nov. 27, 2003 in Baghdad, Iraq. Bush paid a surprise Thanksgiving day visit to American troops in Baghdad, flying to Baghdad to visit U.S. troops station in Iraq for Thanksgiving holiday. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

U.S. soldiers cheer after U.S. President George W. Bush entered the room in an expected visit to Iraq, November 27, 2003 at Baghdad's International Airport. President Bush stunned U.S. troops in Iraq on Thursday by turning up at their Thanksgiving dinner after a risky 27-hour flight saying he was 'just looking for a warm meal.' The highly secretive, morale-boosting visit took place as Washington and its allies come under intense pressure in Iraq. REUTERS/Larry Downing

U. S. President George W. Bush (news - web sites) surprised U.S. military troops stationed in Iraq with a secret Thanksgiving Day visit to personally honor their service and sacrifice while at the Baghdad International Airport, November 27, 2003. The president arrived in Iraq unannounced and greeted troops before returning to his Central Texas ranch for the weekend. The president was in Baghdad for two hours and 32 minutes. REUTERS/Larry Downing

This will be one favorite picture for me. Look at the expressions on those faces.

Iraqi Governing Counsel member Ahmad Chalabi (C) smiles while U.S. military troops applaud U. S. President George W. Bush who surprised U.S. military troops stationed in Iraq with a secret Thanksgiving Day visit to personally honor their service and sacrifice at the Baghdad International Airport, November 27, 2003. The president arrived in Iraq unannounced and met with troops before returning to his Central Texas ranch for the weekend. REUTERS/Larry Downing

Continue to include this man in your prayers.

US President George W. Bush has tears in his eyes as he takes the stage to talk with US troops stationed at Baghdad International Airport during a Thanksgiving day surprise visit in Baghdad.(AFP/Tim Sloan)

[radiohead]

The main difference is, W has a loving extended family to spend Thanksgiving with.

LOL! Almost woke up a post-turkey sleeper laughing at that one.

[tgslTakoma]

One of the best photos from President Bush's trip to Baghdad today...

U.S. soldiers cheer after U.S. President George W. Bush entered the room in an unexpected visit to Iraq, November 27, 2003 at Baghdad's International Airport. President Bush stunned U.S. troops in Iraq on Thursday by turning up at their Thanksgiving dinner after a risky 27-hour flight saying he was 'just looking for a warm meal.' The highly secretive, morale-boosting visit took place as Washington and its allies come under intense pressure in Iraq. REUTERS/Larry Downing

[El Gato]

SR-71's are one seaters...

No they are not.Pilot and Recon Systems Operator. Or I should say were not, since they are no longer flying, well supposedly at least. You may be thinking of the F-117, stealth fighter (misnamed, it's a light bomber, has no air to air armament at all). That one is a single seater.

[Yaelle]

Someone at the dinner table said that a British Airways plane flew a little close to AF1 en route to Baghdad, and radioed incredulously "Are you AF1?" They were told "No, we are Gulfstream bla bla bla..." In other words, shut the heck up.

Is that stroy true? Did that really happen? That must have been surreal for that other pilot!!!

[tgslTakoma]

Thanks for posting those great pictures. (You beat me to it.)

This shot is beautiful...

Iraqi Governing Counsel member Ahmad Chalabi (C) smiles while U.S. military troops applaud U. S. President George W. Bush who surprised U.S. military troops stationed in Iraq with a secret Thanksgiving Day visit to personally honor their service and sacrifice at the Baghdad International Airport, November 27, 2003. The president arrived in Iraq unannounced and met with troops before returning to his Central Texas ranch for the weekend. REUTERS/Larry Downing

[Paleo Conservative]

I'm curious why they decided to switch planes at Andrews AFB though.

Probably shorten the transit time.

"I suppose they could have mid air refueled, but this way they could get aboard an aircraft, with a fresh crew and fully laden with jet fuel.

Also there might have been weight limits on the runway near Crawford. Even if it has the range to fly from the old AFB near Crawford, the runway might not be long enough for for Air Force One to take off with a full load of fuel. Also, someone might notice an unusual number of tankers going there and compromise secrecy. I don't think Air Force One has ever been refueled with the President on board either. Mark

[Wait4Truth]

I just saw on Fox that every member of congress had been consulted about this trip to bahgdad in in october. That would mean that Shrillery had a heads up!

If you heard this from Representative David Dreier, my take was that he was kidding. Not even President Bush's parents knew about this trip so I doubt the Congress knew. Besides, no way would President Bush have allowed hillary to know in advance. Just imagine what she would have done with this info...can't even think about it.

[2rightsleftcoast]

I also believe Drier was kidding.
This was the greatest gift this Thanksgiving.
Thank you President Bush!

[TexKat]

I just really got the time to sit down and enjoy this event for myself. I was cooking half of last night and half of the day today, and then a house full of guest who could care less what is going on around them. And then someone evidently had a car accident somewhere in the area which knocked out all the electricity in the area for a couple of hours. At the point the electricity went out I had just talked about the terrorist threats, so all my guests jokingly commented to me that it was the terrorist that did it.

[nicmarlo]

another great article...thanks for posting and the ping.