Down and out! Guard passes out during Obama’s farewell speech

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A member of the U.S. Army Honour Guard dramatically passed out and fell to the floor in front of Barack Obama during the president’s farewell speech to the armed services. 

The guard member was pictured lying crumpled on the floor (circled) next to the feet of his fellow service members in Arlington,Virginia,Wednesday. 

The guard is believed to have fainted as Obama addressed the armed services at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall where he was giving his final salute before he leaves office.It is not clear what happened to the guard.

Photo: AFP/Getty Images

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