[cheers and applause ] >> the united states honors memorial day weekend at the bagram air base in afghanistan. president obama said thank you for your extraordinary service. something well-received. >> now i'm going to shake every single hand in here. although i may not be able to take a selfie with everybody, but i'll shake every hand. all right? it may take a little time, so be patient. >> the president of the united states promising to shake the hand of everybody there. it may take him some time but we're pretty sure he'll be back in the united states for the memorial day services. he is there to thank a generation, he went on to say. this was clearly an entry and exit speech.