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Sen. Obama visits U.S. forces in Iraq
Gen. David H. Petraeus (R) and Lt. Gen. Lloyd Austin (L) greet presumptive Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) as Obama arrives at Baghdad International Airport in Iraq on July 21, 2008. (UPI Photo/Lorie Jewell/U.S. Army)

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Command flag cased, Iraq war formally over
Command flag cased, Iraq war formally over
BAGHDAD, Dec. 15 (UPI) -- The United States formally ended its nearly nine-year military mission in Iraq Thursday in a solemn ceremony at Baghdad's international airport.
General: Middle East goes as Iraq goes
WASHINGTON, June 25 (UPI) -- A stable and self-reliant Iraq is essential to stability in the Middle East and Southwest Asia, a top military commander told U.S. lawmakers.
Iraqi militia leaders expected to return
BAGHDAD, Aug. 19 (UPI) -- U.S. military leaders in Iraq say they are prepared for the return of militia leaders who fled to Iran for training and equipment.
U.S. troop levels in Iraq may drop
U.S. troop levels in Iraq may drop
WASHINGTON, July 7 (UPI) -- Improved security in Iraq means more U.S. troops will leave in 2009 regardless of which political party occupies the White House, a U.S. military expert says.
Austin: Surge draw down not hurting effort
Austin: Surge draw down not hurting effort
WASHINGTON, June 6 (UPI) -- Withdrawing U.S. troops in Iraq to pre-surge levels hasn't hurt the war effort, the U.S. Army's No. 2 commander in Iraq says.
May shows fewer deaths, injuries in Iraq
WASHINGTON, May 30 (UPI) -- May could be among the least violent months of the Iraq war, with 18 military personnel killed during the month so far, the U.S. Defense Department said.
Report: Bush apologizes for shot-up Koran
BAGHDAD, May 20 (UPI) -- Iraqi television said President George Bush telephoned Iraq's prime minister to offer a personal apology for the desecration of a Koran by a U.S. soldier.
Odierno leaves Iraq command with praise
BAGHDAD, Feb. 18 (UPI) -- A top commander in Iraq left his post Thursday lauded by top officials for instituting what the U.S. Defense Department hails as the successful troop surge.

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“ I think the Iraqis know that there are some things that have to occur before we leave, ”
Obama unveils Afghan strategy; Pullout date questioned in Iraq
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“ We'd always like to have more force, but quite frankly I think we've demonstrated that we've been very effective with what we have, ”
Austin: Surge draw down not hurting effort
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“ During this transition period, our forces would continue to advise and train the Iraqi forces, to develop their security capabilities and support their ability to protect the Iraqi people, ”
General: Middle East goes as Iraq goes
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