Obama's Speech to Jacksonville Naval Air Station Oct. 26

Obama was introduced, in part, as the first president ever to chest bump a graduate of the Naval Academy.
Michelle Obama got a huge shout out during Obama's introduction.
Obama said he wouldn't rush the decision on Afghanistan. "I won't risk your lives unless it's absolutely necessary." Loud cheers. Obama says the White House is working to take care of military families.
Obama offers praise and thanks:

Obama Gives Naval Academy Commencement

Update: Video below!
The commencement, which starts around 10 a.m., is being live streamed at cnn.com.
Jack McCain will be graduating at the commencement. Dad John McCain will be watching.

The speech will be Mr. Obama’s first military academy graduation address as president – a rite of passage for any commander in chief. A senior administration official, previewing the address, said Mr. Obama would use it to “discuss our shared commitment to uphold our fundamental principles and values because they help keep us safe’’ – in effect, a recap of the argument he made Thursday at the National Archives in Washington.

About the graduating class:

More than a quarter of this year's U.S. Naval Academy graduates will be commissioned as officers in the Marine Corps, the highest number in a decade and a reflection of the need for ground commanders in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The number of graduates sought by the Marine Corps has grown steadily since the aftermath of the 2001 terrorist attacks sent Marines into combat in the two countries. The academy had no trouble finding 273 graduating midshipmen eager to meet the Corps' request. WaPo

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