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After receiving the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, one of the military's highest awards, outgoing Multinational Force Iraq Commanding General David H. Petraeus thanks Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates.

PETRAEUS HONORED

After receiving the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, one of the military's highest awards, outgoing Multinational Force Iraq Commanding General David H. Petraeus thanks Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates.

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