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.