Air Force One lands Aug. 21, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The VC-25A, Air Force One, is a modified version of the Boeing 747 that transports the president of the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Hughes/Released)
President Barack Obama greets Airmen and family members during a visit to Las Vegas Aug. 21, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The president will speak about education at Canyon Springs High School during his visit to Las Vegas.
(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Hughes)
President Barack Obama and Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Lofgren, U.S. Air Force Warfare Center commander, talk upon the president's departure Aug. 22, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The president delivered a speech at Canyon Springs High School in North Las Vegas today, discussing education and jobs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Hughes)
President Barack Obama waves goodbye prior to departing Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Aug. 22, 2012. The president spoke to more than 2,000 people during his speech at a local high school in Las Vegas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Hughes)
President Barack Obama greets Airmen and family members during a visit to Las Vegas Aug. 21, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The president will speak about education at Canyon Springs High School during his visit to Las Vegas.
(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Hughes)
President Barack Obama and Sen. Harry Reid D-Nev., are escorted by Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Lofgren, U.S. Air Force Warfare Center commander, upon arrival Aug. 21, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The president is scheduled to discuss education and spending with members of the Las Vegas local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Hughes)