A special Happy Independence Day to our military stationed worldwide so we can celebrate yet another Independence Day.
U.S. service members, along with coalition troops from Romania, Bulgaria, Australia and Poland, kick off the Fourth of July with a run through Kandahar Airfield in Afghanistan, July 4, 2016. Air Force photo by Maj. Luke Talbot
Marines and sailors with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit enjoy a Fourth of July “steel beach” picnic on the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard, at sea, July 4, 2015. Photo U.S. Navy
U.S. Navy sailor Chief Gunners Mate James Carter fires the Mark 38 Mod 1 Gun Weapon System in celebration of the Fourth of July aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard, July 4, 2015.
Chief Petty Officer Nathan Purinton, executive officer of the Coast Guard Cutter Haddock, embraces his daughter after returning to home port at Coast Guard Sector San Diego, Calif., July 3, 2016. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Joel Guzman
Reenactors with the 6th New York Light Artillery fire a Civil War-era cannon at dusk during the 153rd anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg in Gettysburg, Pa., July 2, 2016. The reenactors included veterans from the Army, Navy and Marines Corps. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher S. Muncy
Finally, as they have for the past seven years, President Obama and the First Lady will celebrate Independence Day with the company of service members, veterans, and their families on the South Lawn.
Take a look at last year’s celebration below.
And an image from the July 4, 2012, celebration:
President Barack Obama holds a baby while greeting guests during an Independence Day celebration on the South Lawn of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
To share in tonight’s celebration, please go to Whitehouse.gov/Fourth-of-July.
