Obama surprises dozens of veterans after their plane arrives in Washington for Veterans Day

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Source: CBS News

November 11, 2025 / 2:45 AM EST


Washington — It's a Veterans Day they won't soon forget. On a balmy 70-degree day in the nation's capital this past weekend, former President Barack Obama boarded an Honor Flight filled with veterans of the Korean and Vietnam wars that had just touched down from Madison, Wisconsin.

"Hello, everybody," his voiced boomed over the loud speaker. "What!" exclaimed one person. Another veteran gasped, his mouth wide open. "I just wanted to say thank you," the former president continued in a moment captured on video.

Seventy-nine veterans and their families made the trip. Obama shook hands with them as they exited the aircraft and presented them with a Presidential Challenge Coin, a token to express his personal gratitude for their sacrifices.

"Ahead of Veterans Day, I was honored to welcome a flight of veterans and their families as they arrived in D.C.," Obama said in a statement. "To all those who bravely served our country, thank you to you and your family for your extraordinary service. The sacrifices that all of you made to protect our country will be honored, today and every day."

Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/obama-surprises-veterans-plane-arrives-washington-veterans-day/

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HE is doing what the guy who called them "suckers and losers" SHOULD BE doing.


Former President Barack Obama surprising, addressing dozens of Korean and Vietnam War vets after their plane arrived in Washington for Veterans Day on weekend that preceded it in 2025. The Honor Flight Networks



Former President Barack Obama greeting veteran as he departed flight with dozens of veterans that Obama surprised by greeting their plane after it arrived in Washington on the weekend that preceded Veterans Day in 2025. The Honor Flight Networks

[some_of_us_are_sane]

1. Obama shows us EVERY DAY in EVERY WAY

HOW A PRESIDENT BEHAVES. IN OR OUT OF OFFICE.

BRAVO, Mr. President!

[llmart]

17. I love how he's acting like the President...

as if the Orange Turd doesn't even exist.

He was one of the best things to happen to our country, as was President Biden.

[Vinca]

2. I love, love, love Obama.

[electric_blue68]

3. A man and former President of intelligence, empathy, and grace! Thanks for posting this.

[Cha]

31. Yes, of the People 💕 TY..

[ultralite001]

4. Thank you, Mr President...

I ❤️❤️❤️ Presidents who appreciate those who have put their lives
on the line in the service of our country.

Thank you, all who serve + have served, in every branch of the armed services...
God bless each + every one of you + your families...



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[twodogsbarking]

5. Speaks volumes.

[irisblue]

6. Who is cutting onions in here?

[Grim Chieftain]

7. Same here

I've watched the video twice and cried both times. Now THAT'S presidential!

[Cha]

30. lol.. absolutely..

[TommieMommy]

8. Love that man 💙💙💙💙💙💙

[DinahMoeHum]

9. On YouTube. . .

[Cha]

29. Wow.. TY So Much, Dinah!

That's what Veteran's Day should be..

[purr-rat beauty]

10. Unlike the shithole in the W.H

He will respect, honor, and treat them with dignity even if they don't agree with him.

[Prairie Gates]

11. Trump is going to sue the airline for allowing it

[Bayard]

12. Pure class....

A quality the current occupant of the Oval Office does not posses, and doesn't understand.

[hamsterjill]

13. This is just so damn cool!!!!

I am so happy to see this man back in the spotlight.

[FakeNoose]

14. PBO is such a lovely man, in every way

[Silver Gaia]

15. I love him so, too! Bless him.

He is a reminder of how real humans behave.

[KitFox]

16. This gives me shivers and a lump in my throat! Thank you so much for posting this! 🧡

[pansypoo53219]

18. cause oompa is the worst.

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19. K&R

[TNNurse]

20. This is respect from both sides.

[AllaN01Bear]

21. ""

[republianmushroom]

22. A real President, that loves his country.

Unlike a convicted felon play golf.

[MorbidButterflyTat]

23. That was beautiful.

Heartwarming and touching.

[Paladin]

24. A decent, for-real President. And those wonderful old veterans.

Got me all watery-eyed. Felt great.

[JoseBalow]

25. This is why drumpf hates Obama

Because Obama, just by existing, makes drumpf look bad by comparison in every single thing he does, and doesn't do.

Obama is exponentially better than, and miles out of drumpf's league, and drumpf knows it and hates it.

[Montauk6]

26. Is Fox News freaking out?

[HoosierDebbie]

27. I saw this video earlier today.

Obama is, for me, the personification of a true American. This story filled my heart with pride, admiration and sentimentality, and,
my eyes with tears.

[Cha]

28. Mahalo Pres Obama💕

TY BRDS

[Javaman]

32. so refreshing to see a President that's human and has empathy.

I'm waiting for the enevitable stunt by the orange asshole to try and out do Obama

[GopherGal]

33. Ahhhh! Obama! [in Tracey Ullman as Merkel voice]

haven't been able to find the GIF...Pretty sure there was one once...

[stollen]

34. What's W up to these days?