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U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Peter W. Chiarelli, far right, commanding general of Multi-National Corps - Iraq, talks with soldiers of the 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, on Forward Operating Base Marez, Iraq, Nov. 23, 2006. Chiarelli visited the base to meet with soldiers for Thanksgiving.

CHIARELLI VISIT

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Peter W. Chiarelli, far right, commanding general of Multi-National Corps - Iraq, talks with soldiers of the 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, on Forward Operating Base Marez, Iraq, Nov. 23, 2006. Chiarelli visited the base to meet with soldiers for Thanksgiving.

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