First lady visits Middle East
First Lady Laura Bush meets Col. Brian O'Connor Oct. 19 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The first lady's visit highlights the accomplishments of the Middle East Partnership Initiative programs of the State Department, and also to visit a number of programs in countries that have launched the U.S. and Middle East partnership for breast cancer awareness and research. Colonel O'Connor is the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing vice commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Tia Schroeder)