On his way to Japan, US President George W. Bush stopped at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska, where he spoke to an enthusiastic full house in Hanger 3. The President voiced his pride in the US forces; "Im honored to be in a place where people understand the need for sacrifice and patriotism," said the President. He also spoke about the role of Elmendorf AFB and Alaska in Operation NOBLE EAGLE and the war against terrorism