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Army Gen. David H. Petraeus gives the thumbs up with his wfe, Holly, at his retirement ceremony and Armed Forces Farewell on Joint Base Meyer-Henderson Hall, Va., Aug. 31, 2011. Petraeus retired after a 37-year career to become CIA director.

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Army Gen. David H. Petraeus gives the thumbs up with his wfe, Holly, at his retirement ceremony and Armed Forces Farewell on Joint Base Meyer-Henderson Hall, Va., Aug. 31, 2011. Petraeus retired after a 37-year career to become CIA director.

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