mr. russell: i had the privilege to task the command force one to two. 122. 2003 2 2004. in and we got involved largely due to geography. it was not something that, you know, where we thought that specifically we would go find saddam. we were in infantry battalion task force that was occupying his hometown. and it became readily apparent very quickly that saddam was probably being harbored there. we got incredible information, and we began to work that. we work to that with a number of other teams, two special operation forces teams, and evolved from the ground up a lot of our own intelligence. my commander, colonel jim hickey, he was a marvelous warrior. ,eneral the chief of staff he was our commander in the fourth infantry division. so those were my two immediate commanders. they gave me great attitude, and i m very grateful for not only their bravery, but also their trust. and we work together as a team. my unit was not the only one involved, but it was one of about ha
president obama took place in a ceremony at arlington national cemetery. joining him are vice president joe biden, robert mcdonald, and ashton carter. afterwards, he made remarks in tribute to veterans and urging american businesses to hire former service members. this is 50 minutes. halt! present arms! [the star-spangled banner] order, halt! present! [drum roll] [taps] order, halt! ladies and gentlemen, the president of the united states. [applause] [hail to the chief] ladies and gentlemen, please remain standing for the procession of our nation s colors. as we march on the colors, the u.s. army band will play the national emblem march. please place your hand over your heart. [national emblem march] please remain standing for prayer for all veterans, delivered by the chaplain, ainociate director of chapli center. let us pray. veterans andof nations, you are so awesome and all of your ways. we give you thanks on this veterans day, for the devot