Iraqi Security Force take over from American Military in Baghdad

Iraqi prime minister Nouri al-Maliki (C) attends a ceremony celebrating the withdraw of American military personnel, in Baghdad on June 30, 2009. Iraqis rejoiced today as the Iraqi Security Force took primary control of security in Iraq. American military forces began their draw down today with hopes of being completely removed from the country by 2011. (UPI photo/Ali Jasim)