NEW : Obama says progress has been made in Afghanistan and Iraq . NEW : Major blows have been struck against al Qaeda and its leadership , '' Obama said . Obama highlights new benefits for Iraq . The president says the US military mission in Iraq will change next year . The number of U.S. troops in Iraq is scheduled to decrease to four .
NEW : Obama says progress has been made in Afghanistan and Iraq . NEW : Obama highlights new benefits for Iraq . The president says the US military mission in Iraq will change next year . The number of U.S. troops in Iraq is scheduled to decrease to four .