Job well done: Obama salutes commandos

Obama also met the American special forces commandos who killed Osama,and saluted them on behalf of the US and people all over the world for a job well done.

The President,who was accompanied by Vice President Joe Biden,was briefed about the operation by members of the special operations troops who executed the dangerous raid on Osamas compound in Abbottabad.

The White House said Obama and Biden met the full assault force that carried out the operation.

Obama awarded a Presidential Unit Citation the highest such honour that can be given to a unit to those involved in the operation in recognition of their extraordinary service and achievement.

Here at Fort Campbell,I had the privilege of meeting the extraordinary Special Ops folks who honoured that promise. It was a chance for me to say on behalf of all Americans and people around the world,job well done. Job well done, Obama said later in his address to the troops.