President Joe Biden marked his first Christmas in office by making calls to military service members stationed around the world.
Joined by his wife, Jill, and their new puppy, Commander, the president on Saturday spoke via video to service members representing the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force and Coast Guard.
"As your commander in chief, I wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you, thank you, thank you," he told the service members. "We're grateful for your courage, your sacrifice, not only your sacrifice but your family's sacrifice." U.S. Vice President Joe Biden talks with his son U.S. Army Capt. Beau Biden at Camp Victory on July 4, 2009 near Baghdad, Iraq. Bidden's first visit to Iraq as the Vice President comes days after U.S. forces pulled out from Iraq's cities.The Bidens planned a relatively quiet Christmas at the White House with family.
"During this season of joy, we are inspired by the countless Americans who are a reminder that the things we hold sacred unite us and transcend distance, time, and even the constraints of a pandemic," the Bidens said in their statement.
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