Meeting the president

I was in Bagram for three days to take an CISSP exam. I had taken my exam that morning and was at the air terminal attempting to leave and get back to my FOB. As it so happens it also coincided with the President's surprise visit. After watching him live on TV in the air terminal, I decided to go to the DFAC (dining facility) to grab some late night chow and a cup of coffee (three days in a transient tent going on 10 hours of sleep over the course of three days).

To my surprise as I was eating I noticed a lot of secret service agents and the press in the DFAC. Sure enough, in walks the President 15 minutes later.  I just happen to be sitting in the area that was quarantined off. He walked through and personally spoke with everyone.  When it came my turn, I greeted him by saying "It is an honor to meet you Mr. President".  After giving him my name, he asked where I lived. I just happened to be wearing my Boise State shirt. I said to him "I just came here to get a grilled cheese sandwich, you didn't have to make a special trip to come see me". He thought that was quite humorous.

For those of you who will say BFD. We may or may not agree with his politics (I don't), as Americans we should respect the office. Remember, politicians get ELECTED.  We still live in the greatest country on earth. If you don't agree, move to Haiti.

I must have smelled like the south end of a northbound mule. Three days of living in a hot tent with 200+ men will do that.

He is photogenic, I am not.