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The Obamas Thank Troops In Final Visit To Hawaii Base

Kaitlan Collins Contributor
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Michelle Obama just caught everyone’s attention.

(Photo: NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/Getty Images)

(Photo: NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/Getty Images)

The president and first lady were seen visiting the troops at the Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Oahu’s Kaneohe Bay during their vacation.

She was wearing a blue and green striped dress while he was dressed in khaki pants and a button down shirt. (RELATED: Obama’s Tropical Christmas Vacation) 

(Photo: NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/Getty Images)

(Photo: NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/Getty Images)

(Photo: NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/Getty Images)

(Photo: NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/Getty Images)

(Photo: NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/Getty Images)

(Photo: NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/Getty Images)

While there, Obama said it was “the privilege of his life” to serve as the commander-in-chief of the U.S. military.

“It’s important to hear from us that what you do matters,”  he told them. “And that we know about it, and that we’re grateful, and that we’ll stay grateful even when many of you end up being out of uniform and are veterans, and that we make sure that we’re serving you as well you served us.”

(Photo: NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/Getty Images)

(Photo: NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/Getty Images)

(Photo: NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/Getty Images)

(Photo: NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/Getty Images)

(Photo: NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/Getty Images)

(Photo: NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/Getty Images)

Michelle Obama

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“So I just want all of you to know that it has been the privilege of my life to serve as your commander in chief,” he continued. (RELATED: Michelle Obama: It Was ‘Painful’ To Watch The Presidential Election This Year)

“I know Michelle feels the same way when it comes to being able to stand alongside our military families and our veterans. And although this will be my last time addressing you as president, I want you to know that, as a citizen, my gratitude will remain and our commitment to standing by you every step of the way — that won’t stop.”