Army Gen. David H. Petraeus gives the thumbs up with his wfe Holly at his retirement ceremony and Armed Forces Farewell, Joint Base Meyer-Henderson Hall, Va., August 31, 2011. Petraeus is retiring after a 37-year career to become the director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley

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