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U.S. Army Maj Gen. Robert L. Calsen Jr., right, commanding general of Multinational Division North, recites the oath of office to Lt. Col. Dave Buckingham during his promotion ceremony to the rank of colonel on Combat Outpost Cashe South, Iraq, Sept. 1, 2009. Buckingham commands the 82nd Airborne Division's 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, Multinational Division Bagdad.

PROMOTION PRIDE

U.S. Army Maj Gen. Robert L. Calsen Jr., right, commanding general of Multinational Division North, recites the oath of office to Lt. Col. Dave Buckingham during his promotion ceremony to the rank of colonel on Combat Outpost Cashe South, Iraq, Sept. 1, 2009. Buckingham commands the 82nd Airborne Division's 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, Multinational Division Bagdad.

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