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On Aug. 31, 2010, President Barack Obama will mark the end of America’s combat mission in Iraq. Learn how you can join the president in saluting the military's service in Iraq. Go to the White House website for four ways you can share your salute.

SALUTING SERVICE IN IRAQ

On Aug. 31, 2010, President Barack Obama will mark the end of America’s combat mission in Iraq. Learn how you can join the president in saluting the military's service in Iraq. Go to the White House website for four ways you can share your salute.

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