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U.S. Army Gen. David H. Petraeus and Iraqi Defense Minister Abdul Qadir salute while passing the Iraqi flag during a Sept. 15, 2008, farewell ceremony in Baghdad for the outgoing American general. Petraeus will turn over command of Multi-National Forces - Iraq to Army Gen. Raymond T. Odierno Sept. 16. Petraeus, who has served in three command positions in Iraq since 2003, will assume command of U.S. Central Command.

FAREWELL SALUTE

U.S. Army Gen. David H. Petraeus and Iraqi Defense Minister Abdul Qadir salute while passing the Iraqi flag during a Sept. 15, 2008, farewell ceremony in Baghdad for the outgoing American general. Petraeus will turn over command of Multi-National Forces - Iraq to Army Gen. Raymond T. Odierno Sept. 16. Petraeus, who has served in three command positions in Iraq since 2003, will assume command of U.S. Central Command.

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