Arlington, Va., Jan. 4, 2017: President Barack Obama conducts an inspection of the troops during the Armed Forces Farewell Tribute held at Joint Base Meyer-Henderson Hall in the last days of his second term as president. In his remarks the president noted that “there has been no greater privilege, and no greater honor, than serving as the commander-in-chief of the greatest military in the history of the world.”

The former president is turning 62 today.

You can read the full text of Obama’s speech here.

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• Text of President Barack Obama's speech at Fort Myer, Va., January 4, 2017