Obama Visits Walter Reed Medical Center Nov. 6
Obama watches a basketball game played by wounded MarinesPresident Obama will visit with U.S. soldiers receiving care at Walter Reed Medical Center on Friday, a White House official told POLITICO.
It is Obama's first visit to Walter Reed as president. It comes as the president is weighing a decision on a new strategy in Afghanistan that could involve committing tens of thousands of more troops to the conflict.
The president will meet privately with wounded soldiers and staff at the medical center.
The White House official said tomorrow's visit was planned before Thursday's shootings at Fort Hood Army Base. Politico
Obama watches a basketball game played by wounded Marines
