Gen. Odierno takes control of Multi-Naitonal Force Iraq in Baghdad
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates (L), Army Gen. David H. Petraeus (C) and Army Gen. Raymond Odierno talk prior to the Multi-National Force Iraq change of command in Iraq on September 16, 2008. Gen. Odierno is taking over command of the Multi-National Force Iraq. (UPI Photo/Jerry Morrison/DOD)
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