President Bush addresses U.S. and coalition troops during a visit to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, March 1, 2006. Bush, traveling with first lady Laura Bush, thanked the troops for their service and assured them they are making strides towards democracy in Afghanistan. White House photo by Eric Draper


President Bush and first lady Laura Bush wave to an audience of U.S. and coalition troops upon their arrival at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, March 1, 2006. White House photo by Eric Draper


President Bush speaks to U.S. and coalition troops at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, during the president's surprise visit to Afghanistan, March 1, 2006. First lady Laura Bush (left) accompanied the president; U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Karl Eikenberry (right) serves as Combined Forces Command-Afghanistan commander. U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Brian Schroeder


President Bush speaks to a crowd of troops during a surprise visit at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, March 1, 2006. Bush thanked the troops for their service and assured them they are making strides towards democracy in Afghanistan. U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Brian Schroeder


President Bush meets and thanks a group of U.S. and coalition troops during a visit to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, March 1, 2006, where the president thanked the troops for their service in defense of freedom. White House photo by Eric Draper


President Bush shakes hands with U.S. Army Sgt. Derek Kessler, 10th Mountain Division Headquarters Company driver, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, March 1, 2006. Bush and first lady Laura Bush made a surprise visit to speak to troops fighting the global war on terrorism. U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Brian Schroeder


First lady Laura Bush appears before an audience of U.S. and coalition troops during a visit to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, March 1, 2006, where President Bush thanked the troops for their service. White House photo by Eric Draper