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U.S. Army Gen. Raymond Odierno, new commander, hands the Multinational Force Iraq flag to U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates during the change of command on Camp Victory, Iraq, Sept. 16, 2008.

ODIERNO TAKES COMMAND

U.S. Army Gen. Raymond Odierno, new commander, hands the Multinational Force Iraq flag to U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates during the change of command on Camp Victory, Iraq, Sept. 16, 2008.

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