President-elect Barack Obama—Army Staff Sgt. Derrick Brooks
Home unit – 741st Military Intelligence, Fort Meade, MD
Hometown – Fayetteville, NC
AFIC Assignment – Ceremonies Logistics
Time in military – 7.5 years
Deployed – Iraq 2003-2004, Afghanistan 2006-2007
Quote – “This is a great opportunity to be a part of this historic moment.”
Michelle Obama—Navy Yeoman 1st Class LaSean McCray
Home unit – OPNAV Manpower, Personnel, Training & Education Command
Hometown – Miami, FL
AFIC Assignment – Personnel Management
Time in military – 12 years
Deployed Experience – Mediterranean 1992-1993
Quote – “I’m very excited and honored even if it’s for a drill.”
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Parade dress rehearsal:
Ladies and Gentlemen President H. Obama:
Saluting soldier and marching band:
Motorcycle police lead the rehearsal:
Army marching band:
