he does it ALOT, and shows up at hopitals to see family and soldiers. He does not allow the press in and just walks around. This is a major reason bush will be viewed differantly is 20 years then he is today.
Obama spent time playing basketball and then throwing a BBQ at the White House for wounded soldiers just three days ago. Where was the thread on that? Other than that, thumbs up to Bush for greeting the soldiers, I'm sure it was much appreciated.