geauxtohell
Choose your weapon.
Whatever one might think of George W. Bush, the vast majority in the military loved him.
Tell yourself that.
In reality, I doubt the military truly "loves" any President anymore than anyone else "loves" their boss.
And the applause was obviously shortened by edit to get it all into the clip.
Already addressed on this thread. This speech was a more informal matter than a graduation.
Notice how they are inside, in their grays, and with cameras?
Notice the difference?