Newly appointed Maj. Gen. Abdull Ameer, commander of the Iraqi Army 12th Infantry Division, talks about his recent promotion with Col. Matthew Russell, 18th Engineering Brigade Commander, before a ceremony commemorating the annual Iraqi Army Day, Jan 6, 2009. Iraqi Army Day is a celebration of the Iraqi forces and all they have sacrificed, and accomplished in the rebuilding of Iraq. Petty Officer 2nd Class Brian L. Short-Not Reviewed

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