Obama telephones thanks to 10 U.S. service members

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On his first Thanksgiving in the White House, President Obama telephoned 10 U.S. servicemen and women stationed in war zones to thank them for their service.

The White House said Obama called two service members each in the Army, Navy, Air Force, the Marines and the Coast Guard. The service members are stationed in Afghanistan, Iraq and the Arabian Gulf.

Obama was enjoying a quiet holiday at the White House with family and friends. The president is expected to announce on Tuesday a new battle plan for Afghanistan, including an increase in U.S. forces.

-- Associated Press