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In "This Week in the DoD" for Dec. 16:
The war in Iraq has officially come to a close. Thursday, Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta announced the completion of America's military mission there and took part in a ceremony to case U.S. Forces-Iraq's colors. President Barack Obama addressed troops at Fort Bragg, N.C.
The National Guard celebrated it's 375th birthday on Tuesday. The organization we know as the National Guard began Dec. 13, 1636, when the Massachusetts General Court declared that all able-bodied men aged 16 to 60 were to join the militia.
Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Michele Flournoy has resigned. She will remain in her position until February to ensure a smooth transition for her successor.
Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta has issued a holiday message for service members, DoD civilians and their families.
| Date Taken: | 12.16.2011 |
| Date Posted: | 12.16.2011 16:06 |
| Category: | Newscasts |
| Audio ID: | 31720 |
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