Obama 's address came nine years to the day after then-President George W. Bush delivered his `` Mission Accomplished '' speech aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln , announcing the end of major combat operations in Iraq . NEW : Car ##nage in Afghanistan June 5 after Obama visit . Facing an election at home , the president says ` ` this time of war '' will end . Romney lauds Obama visit , says Afghanistan ` ` success '' is vital . Obama and Afghan President Hamid Khan sign an agreement on future cooperation .
NEW : Car ##nage in Afghanistan June 5 after Obama visit . Facing an election at home , the president says ` ` this time of war '' will end . Romney lauds Obama visit , says Afghanistan ` ` success '' is vital . Obama and Afghan President Hamid Khan sign an agreement on future cooperation .