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Friday, July 4, 2008
July 4, 2008 in Baghdad
General David Petraeus speaks during a reenlistment ceremony in Baghdad July 4, 2008. More than 1200 soldiers were reenlisted as part of an Independence Day celebration at al-Faw palace in Camp Victory. Photo: REUTERS/Erik de Castro.
A U.S. soldier photographs fellow soldiers during the ceremony. REUTERS/Erik de Castro.
The soldiers take an oath during the ceremony. REUTERS/Erik de Castro
Bob Krumm says last year a similar ceremony was held, but just 588 re-enlisted.