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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates promotes U.S. Army Lt. Gen Lloyd Austin III to general as he assumes command of U.S. Forces Iraq at the al Faw Palace on Camp Victory, Iraq, Sept.1, 2010.

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates promotes U.S. Army Lt. Gen Lloyd Austin III to general as he assumes command of U.S. Forces Iraq at the al Faw Palace on Camp Victory, Iraq, Sept.1, 2010.

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates promotes U.S. Army Lt. Gen Lloyd Austin III to general as he assumes command of U.S. Forces Iraq at the al Faw Palace on Camp Victory, Iraq, Sept.1, 2010.

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