No agreements, but Obama's China visit still matters Nov 17, 2009
And what can we read into the fact that Obama carried his own umbrella when he disembarked from Air Force One at Shanghai airport. The American media, meanwhile, is preoccupied with Afghanistan. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Letters to the editor (11/17/09) Nov 17, 2009
Air Force One needs gas, period. By requirement, Obama had to make a speech, especially after the Fort Hood tragedy, in an appearance and environment of political neutrality. (Anchorage Daily News)
Chinese censors block Obama’s call to allow Internet freedom Nov 17, 2009
But it was President Oubama who emerged from Air Force One. One of the earliest diplomatic tussles of Obama s visit involved how to spell - and therefore pronounce - the name of the 44th American president in Mandarin Chinese. (Boston Globe)
AIR FORCE - NCOs Exchange Ideas in Bulgaria Nov 17, 2009
USAFE command chief builds partnership in Bulgaria. " Like the U.S., the Bulgarian air force is committed to advancing the careers of its enlisted force, and a key part of that advancement is accomplished through providing leadership opportunities and training for noncommissioned officers. Chief Derrow, and Chief Master Sgt. David Lawrence, the Kisling NCO Academy commandant, met with Bulgarian air force leaders to discuss opportunities for Bulgaria's enlisted to attend the Kisling NCO Academy.... (DOD DefenseLINK)
Air Force Closes Out Regular Season At #19/18 BYU Nov 17, 2009
AIR FORCE ONE OF THE YOUNGEST IN THE NATION IN 2009 Air Force is a young team. The Falcons have just 15 seniors on its 95-man roster. (Airforcesports.com)
National Health Care Bill Approved by U.S. House (16) Nov 16, 2009
After President Obama s visit to Madison last week, Gov. Doyle flew aboard Air Force One when the president returned to Washington. At a press conference following his return, Doyle said he d discussed Wisconsin s own insurance programs because he wanted to be sure any national plan would not disadvantage the state s plans. (Agri-View, WI)
Obama arrives in Beijing to continue China visit Nov 16, 2009
Air Force One with U.S. President Barack Obama onboard arrives at the airport in Beijing, capital of China, on Nov. 16, 2009 ... Air Force One touched down at the Shanghai Pudong International Airport in heavy rain at about 23:10. (Xinhuanet, China)
Obama Walks Tightrope in 1st Trip to China Nov 16, 2009
President Barack Obama walks down the stairs from Air Force One during his arrival at Pudong International Airport in Shanghai, China, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais). (CBS News)
President Obama asks Beijing for a bailout Nov 16, 2009
Air Force One touched down in Beijing this week for the Obama administration's first visit to China. In the wake of a global financial crisis that seemingly brought the United States economy to its knees, the president feels the need to cozy up to the Beijing government for a country that's strapped for cash. (Daily Orange, NY)
Who should get vaccine? Nov 16, 2009
They might get to ride on Air Force One, but they also are forced to try to live normal lives under the constant gaze of the public and under restrictions by which any member of the first family must abide, including not being able to go anywhere without a Secret Service agent or two in tow. They deserve to get their shots from one of the few physicians who still does house calls. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
Chinese online users bombard Obama with questions Nov 16, 2009
US President Barack Obama steps off Air Force One upon arrival at Pudong International Airport in Shanghai. The state of Obama's marriage and Tibet are just two of the topics raised in thousands of questions submitted by Chinese Internet users ahead of the US president's maiden visit to China. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Read the 'News Watch' transcript Nov 16, 2009
Air Force One is a travelling office. Wherever he is, you know, anyone who's worked in the White House knows, turns into, wherever you are, a little mini White House, and you can do your business there. (Fox News)
Obama to China: Uncensored society is healthy Nov 16, 2009
AP Photo - President Barack Obama walks down the stairs from Air Force One during his arrival at Pudong International Airport in Shanghai, China, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009 ... AP Photo - Air Force One, with U.S. President Barack Obama on board, arrives at Pudong International Airport in Shanghai, China, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009 ... AP Photo - President Barack Obama waves from inside Air Force One during his arrival at Pudong International Airport in Shanghai, China, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
US eyes China as global partner Nov 16, 2009
President Barack Obama steps out from Air Force One at Pudong International Airport in Shanghai, Sunday. Nir Elias/Reuters. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Obama says Washington not trying to contain China Nov 16, 2009
U.S. President Barack Obama steps off Air Force One upon his arrival in Beijing November 16, 2009. (REUTERS/Jason Lee). (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
In Asia, Obama, Medvedev see nuke pact progress Nov 15, 2009
AP Photo - U.S. President Barack Obama waves as he leaves Japan on Air Force One at Haneda airport in Tokyo, Japan, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009 following his two-day visit to Tokyo ... AP Photo - U.S. President Barack Obama walks down from Air Force One upon his arrival at Paya Lebar Air Base in Singapore, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009 ... AP Photo - U.S. President Barack Obama waves from the door of Air Force One upon his arrival at Paya Lebar Air Base in Singapore, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Empire editorial: Parnell keeps his word when Obama stops in Alaska Nov 15, 2009
Before Air Force One had even crossed into the next time zone, criticism of Parnell began ... " Comments such as those from Higgins distort the truth of the matter, however. Obama wasn't coming to Alaska to meet with politicians, discuss state government or pipeline projects. His visit was a presidential pit stop. Air Force One was low on fuel and an Alaska military base was en route. We applaud the president for taking 15 minutes to speak with troops from Elmendorf Air Force base and Fort... (Juneau Empire)
Obama: Afghanistan strategy focused on security Nov 15, 2009
On Thursday, White House press secretary Robert Gibbs told reporters aboard Air Force One that no strategy decision would be announced until Obama returns to the United States next Thursday. This article appeared on page A - 3 of the San Francisco Chronicle. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Obama arrives in Singapore for APEC summit Nov 15, 2009
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Obama given a hearty welcome at Elmendorf Nov 14, 2009
President Barack Obama speaks to troops and their families at Elmendorf Air Force base in Anchorage on Thursday during a refueling stop for Air Force One on his trip to visit Japan, Singapore, China and South Korea. Friday, November 13, 2009. (Juneau Empire)
Saying Obama targeting older seniors is unfair Nov 14, 2009
Randall wrote on Nov 12, 2009 2:42 AM:" WRONG Judy, That baloney about "natural immunity" is a smoke screen. Only people that have been exposed to swine fku would have an immunity. The Obama administrations death panels decided that seniors over 64 should not get the vaccine before they reached the age to receive social security at age 65. There has never been a problem making enough flu vaccine before Obama so whats the problem now? If Bush had a "cavalier attitude" toward the constitution,... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
China evokes Abraham Lincoln to get Barack support on Tibet Nov 14, 2009
Barack Obama leaves Air Force One at Tokyo International Airport at Haneda for the start of his first presidential trip to Asia. Photo: AFP. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Obama Seeks Afghan War Exit Strategy Tied to Karzai Commitment, Gibbs Says Nov 14, 2009
An exit strategy is as important as ramping up troops, White House spokesman told reporters aboard Air Force One as Obama headed for a trip through Asia. Gibbs echoed comments earlier in the day by Defense Secretary. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
9/11 Trial Another Distraction for Traveling Obama Nov 14, 2009
On the flight to Asia, White House press secretary Robert Gibbs came to the press cabin on Air Force One only to be barraged with 12 consecutive questions about Afghanistan, followed by a question about Iraq. Later on Friday night, in Tokyo, during a briefing by Gibbs and Rhodes about Obama's speech on Saturday morning laying out a vision of U.S.-Asian relations, another news event intervened: White House counsel Greg Craig was leaving the White House, to be replaced by Obama's personal and... (Time.com)
Newly assertive Japan to test Obama Nov 13, 2009
President Barack Obama walks to Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base. He departed Washington on Thursday to begin his first trip to Asia. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Obama visits Alaska troops en route to Asia Nov 13, 2009
Obama landed Thursday at so Air Force One could refuel before the president continues on to Tokyo. During the layover, Obama was to address thousands of troops stationed there. (USA Today -- News)
Obama launches Asia tour in Japan Nov 13, 2009
Air Force One landed in a chill Tokyo drizzle ahead of Obama's talks with Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama, who is vowing after ending half a century of conservative rule that Japan will be more assertive in its US alliance. Obama leaves a clutch of domestic crises behind as he seeks to counter charges that US influence has frayed in Asia, with Washington distracted by its deep economic slump and the sapping wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Obama arrives in Japan at start of first Asia tour Nov 13, 2009
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Obama faces strains in Japan, first stop in Asia Nov 13, 2009
U.S. President Barack Obama steps out from Air Force One at Haneda International Airport in Tokyo November 13, 2009. (REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon). (The Star Online, Malaysia)
In case of emergency, call this former Muscatine resident (3) Nov 12, 2009
ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, Maryland Airman 1st Class Eric C. Reist is involved in plans and operations for emergency management at Andrews Air Force Base, the home of Air Force One (the President s jet) and many other airplanes in the federal government fleet. Reist, 24, is the son of Candis and Douglas Reist of Muscatine. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
President Obama's Alaska visit Nov 12, 2009
A native of the 50th State, Obama is scheduled to spend about two hours on the ground in Anchorage Thursday afternoon, then reboard Air Force One to continue his journey to Tokyo ... Air Force One due to land at Elmendorf Air Force Base about 12:50 p.m. ... Air Force One is due to take off at 2:55 p.m.. (Anchorage Daily News)
North, South Korean navies clash at sea Nov 11, 2009
Traveling with Obama on Air Force One, White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said the administration was aware of the clash and urged restraint on the part of North Korea. I would say to the North Koreans that we hope that there will be no further actions in the Yellow Sea that can be seen as an escalation, he said. (Boston Globe)
Alaska Democrats anticipate Obama's first visit to state Nov 11, 2009
The Democratic president will speak to troops before Air Force One heads to Tokyo for his first Asia trip. U.S. Sen. (Juneau Empire)
Korean navies exchange fire Nov 11, 2009
In a briefing aboard Air Force One, White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said, "I would say to the North Koreans that we hope that there will be no further action in the Yellow Sea that could be seen as an escalation.". The naval skirmish comes just days after North Korea pressed for direct talks with the United States, saying the two need to settle their differences before meaningful multilateral nuclear discussions can proceed, state media reported. (CNN)
White House: Obama eyeing Afghan options Nov 11, 2009
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One en route to Fort Hood, Texas, Gibbs would not offer details about those options. He insisted Obama has not made a decision about troop deployments. (Athens Banner-Herald)
AP-GfK Poll: A grouchy public sticking with Obama Nov 11, 2009
President Barack Obama walks across the tarmac at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009, prior to boarding Air Force One for a trip to Fort Hood, (Pablo Martinez Monsivais / AP). AP-GfK Poll: A grouchy public sticking with Obama. (Albany Times Union)
U.S. in a funk Nov 11, 2009
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama exit Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base, Md ... (AP Photo/Cliff Owen) President Barack Obama waves prior to boarding Air Force One for his departure at Robert Gray Army Air Field in Killeen, Texas, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009 ... (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) President Barack Obama walks across the tarmac at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009, prior to boarding Air Force One for a trip to Fort Hood, Texas to meet... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
S. Korea Troops on Alert After Naval Clash With North Nov 11, 2009
Traveling with Obama on Air Force One, White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said the administration was aware of the clash and urged North Korea not to escalate tensions. The two Koreas are still technically at war and the U.S., which fought as part of U.N. forces on South Korea's side, has never had diplomatic relations with North Korea. (Fox News)
S. Korea Troops on High Alert Nov 11, 2009
Associated Press writers Kelly Olsen, Kwang-tae Kim, Yewon Kang and AP photographer Jin-man Lee in Seoul, National Security Writer Robert Burns in Washington and Ben Feller on Air Force One contributed to this report. MORE. (Time.com)
Obama visit postponed a day Nov 8, 2009
He is now scheduled to stop Thursday at Elmendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage to refuel Air Force One. The stop in Alaska was postponed a day so the president could visit Fort Hood, Texas, the scene this past Thursday of a mass shooting that killed 13 at a U.S. Army base. (Anchorage Daily News)
Obama to stop in Alaska Wednesday on way to Asia Nov 8, 2009
The White House said Obama will stop Wednesday at Elmendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage to refuel Air Force One. Obama will mark the Veterans Day holiday with military personnel at the base. (Juneau Empire)
AP Sources: Obama Plans Trip to Capitol on Friday Nov 5, 2009
President Barack Obama exits Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. (ABC News -- Wire)
Journalist analyzes Obamas first year Nov 5, 2009
Just 90 minutes after Air Force One left the Madison airport Wednesday, Mark Halperin, a senior political analyst for Time magazine, give his opinion on President Barack Obama s performance so far to an audience of UW-Madison students, faculty and community members. According to Halperin, there have been many surprises during the first year of Obama s leadership, the largest of which was the economic crisis. (The Digital Cardinal, WI)
White House: Tuesday's GOP wins not about Obama Nov 5, 2009
President Barack Obama waves as he steps off Air Force One upon his arrival at Dane County Regional airport in Madison, Wis. Wednesday, Nov, 4, 2009. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
LETTER: 'Bite the bullet or die from the wounds' Nov 5, 2009
This is almost as hilarious as one of their chief spokesman complaining about the Obama's kids dog taking a poop on Air Force one. " ben of 101739 wrote on Nov 3, 2009 2:11 PM:" bite the bullet. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Barrett says Obama didn't talk governor's race Nov 5, 2009
Doyle flew back to Washington, D.C., with Obama on Air Force One for a series of meetings with administration officials and others, the governor's spokesman Lee Sensenbrenner said. A recent poll shows his popularity in Wisconsin, a state he won by 13 points a year to the day from his visit, is waning. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Can state jobs really 'afford' to lay off? Nov 3, 2009
Cajun Smokehouse wrote on Nov 1, 2009 7:43 AM:" Barack is working on it in between his golf games and shooting hoops with his aides and flying around on air force one campaigning for John Corzine and Deeds.Oh Yea! He has a lot on his mind now trying to make a decision whether or not to send more troops to Afghanistan!He'll get around to providing all those jobs that the STIMULUS money is going produce!You better hope you get EXTENDED benefits!Nancy Pelosi is working on jobs too at her vineyard... (New Iberia, LA)
Superheroes don't die; they just get holey Nov 2, 2009
The image of regaining control of a jetliner single-handedly from another gaggle of movie terrorists -- as Harrison Ford did in Air Force One -- sends rainy-weather aches through my bones. Once I was able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, but these days I get tuckered out by picking Nolan up and helping him fly through the house as he stretches out his arms and makes whooshing sounds. (The Augusta Chronicle)
President Obama presses for Corzine in New Jersey Nov 2, 2009
It borders presidential must-win Pennsylvania; Air Force One landed in Philadelphia to deliver Obama to Camden yesterday. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
2009 Beacon Award Winners Nov 2, 2009
Cable Network 2 On Board Air Force One National Geographic Channel Washington, DC. New Media. (Multichannel News)
Obama Stumps for Democrats in NJ, Va. Nov 2, 2009
It borders presidential must-win Pennsylvania Air Force One landed in Philadelphia to deliver Obama here. Obama's team already is looking ahead at next year's election, describing Tuesday's gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia as a barometer his Republican opponents would cite in 2010. (CBS News)
Obama Touts Corzine as Key to His Agenda Nov 2, 2009
It borders presidential must-win Pennsylvania _ Air Force One landed in Philadelphia to deliver Obama here. Obama aides are realistic about Deeds' seemingly slim chances in a state that Obama won last November. (Newsmax)
Click to read:White House Unveils Stimulus Jobs Report Oct 31, 2009
" Afterwards, the people admitted that the store was out of "You totally embarrassed us" signs. lol! by jimbobsucks69 October 30, 2009 11:56 PM EDT Don't quit your day job. by jimbobsucks69 October 30, 2009 11:57 PM EDT Bush was feared but the world is laughing at Obama's weeeeeeeaaaaaaakkkknnnnnnneeeeeeeeesssssssssssss. by natdef_1 October 30, 2009 11:53 PM EDT HOW TO START EACH DAY WITH A POSITIVE OUTLOOK 1. Open a new file in your computer. 2. Name it 'Barack Obama'. 3. Send it to the Recycle... (CBS News)
ABC: $160,000 Per Stimulus Job? White House Calls That 'Calculator Abuse'... Oct 31, 2009
Obama and his America hating wife will continue using Air Force One to invade and shut down traffic in cities for "date nights," "shopping trips," and any other whim of the moment. The Liberal Elite will continue on in opulent luxury, completely exempt from the laws and restrictions of the miserable existence they have dictated for the rest of us. (The Drudge Report)
Obama signs hate crimes bill into law Oct 30, 2009
He noted that Gates had worked with congressional leaders to end what Obama called wasteful projects like the F-22 fighter bomber and a new presidential helicopter that would have cost "almost as much as Air Force One.". "I won't be flying on that," the president said. (CNN)
Daily television listings Oct 30, 2009
Air Force One 9 p.m. (TNT). Terrorists take the president (Harrison Ford) hostage. (Boston Globe)
Redbacks snare KP - the other one - for T20 Oct 30, 2009
Golf Digest magazine has already placed Obama eighth in the list of all-time First Golfers, overtaking Ronald Reagan, who was known for practising putting in the aisle of Air Force One. Which isn't bad, given that Obama had barely applied a nine iron to ball before swearing his oath of office. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Energy Economics and Some Energy Myths for the 21st Century Oct 30, 2009
Instead he climbed into Air Force One and flew to Saudi Arabia, where he asked the Saudi King to produce more oil, and preferably sooner rather than later. That 'hat-in-hand' episode was concluded almost immediately after the delivery of the president's request, with King Abdullah thanking him for his concern, and wishing him a safe trip home. (Energy Pulse, CO)
Air Force travels to Canisius for two-game league series Oct 29, 2009
Falcons are 2-4 overall and 2-0 and tied for first in the AHA. This Week Air Force Falcons (2-4, 2-0 AHA) at Canisius Golden Griffins (1-5, 0-2 AHA) Saturday-Sunday, 3:05 each day ET at Buffalo State Sports Arena, Buffalo, N.Y.. (Airforcesports.com)
LETTER: Stop waging war and provide health care Oct 29, 2009
Harry Potter wrote on Oct 28, 2009 1:04 PM:" When it comes to the president, the radical right wingers just can't be pleased. Last week I saw one on them on Fox news demanding that the Obama children be vaccinated before a camera to prove that the president thought the vaccine was safe. After learning that the children were vaccinated, they are now screaming preferential treatment, even though it was made public that the family applied for the shots like everyone else did. In addition it was... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Afghan Strategy Emerges Ahead of Obama Decision Oct 29, 2009
White House spokesman Robert Gibbs told reporters on Air Force One that Obama's meeting with the joint chiefs was a sign the president was "getting, certainly, toward the end" of the policy review. Gibbs repeated that Obama would make a final decision on Afghanistan, and Gen. Stanley McChrystal's request for at least 40,000 more counter-insurgency troops "in the coming weeks.". (Newsmax)
Obama Nears Decision on Afghanistan Troops Oct 28, 2009
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE, Oct. 27, 2009. Obama Nears Decision on Afghanistan Troops. (CBS News -- World)
Gibbs: Obama closer to decision on Afghanistan Oct 28, 2009
President Barack Obama boards Air Force One prior to departing Miami, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009 ... ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE - The White House said Tuesday that President Barack Obama has nearly finished gathering information and advice on how to proceed in Afghanistan, but he will weigh his options before announcing a plan on U.S. troop strength there. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Dems raise $500k at Obama event Oct 28, 2009
"At the end of the day, he raised a paltry sum of money if you look at what he needs to win. You still have a governor who's a great patriot and a great family guy and a very lackluster leader who's been ineffective ... When Air Force One touches down, that should be a one-million-dollar day.". Patrick campaign spokesman Steve Crawford countered, saying, "That's bold talk from people who have raised less than $40,000 and plan to run their campaign out of their personal checkbook.". (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Not Backing Down Oct 28, 2009
Air Force One is going to take off and leave and go back to Washington. He's not going to - and at the end we're going to be stuck with Jon Corzine. (Fox News)
