Iraq Defense Minister Abdul Qadir presents a gift to Army Gen. David H. Petraeus during a farewell ceremony in Baghdad, Sept. 15, 2008. Petraeus, the outgoing commanding general will turn over command of Multi-National Forces - Iraq to Army Gen. Raymond T. Odierno Sept. 16. Petraeus has served in three command positions in Iraq since 2003. He will now take command of Central Command. Army photo

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