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Obama makes overnight trip to Dover Air Force base to honor war dead

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Source: Associated Press

President Barack Obama is making an overnight dash Wednesday to Dover Air Force Base to honor the return of fallen soldiers, absorbing the ultimate cost of war as the United States endures its deadliest month of the Afghanistan campaign.

On a clear fall night, Obama flew by Marine One helicopter directly to Delaware to greet the flag-draped caskets of those killed in action.

The unannounced trip began around midnight and was expected to have the president back at the White House before dawn on Thursday.

... The White House kept Obama's plans off his schedule, informing a small group of traveling reporters in advance on condition of secrecy.

Read more: http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_13665336

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