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U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, addresses Iraqi Army troops at Combat Outpost Rabiy, Mosul, Iraq, July 8, 2008. Mullen thanked the troops for their dedication and sacrifice in the continuing fight for Mosul during his visit to the city. Mullen is on a six-day tour of the region to visit troops and host a USO contingent.

THANKING IRAQI TROOPS

U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, addresses Iraqi Army troops at Combat Outpost Rabiy, Mosul, Iraq, July 8, 2008. Mullen thanked the troops for their dedication and sacrifice in the continuing fight for Mosul during his visit to the city. Mullen is on a six-day tour of the region to visit troops and host a USO contingent.

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