Gen. David Petraeus, the commanding general of Multi-National Forces – Iraq, awards a Combat Infantryman Badge to Sgt. Christopher Gottschling at Forward Operating Base Shield in eastern Baghdad, Iraq, Sept. 10, 2008. Gottschling is a Hilltown, Pa., native assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light), Multi-National Division – Baghdad. Petraeus presented other awards and commander's coins to several other outstanding Patriot Brigade Soldiers. His visit to FOB shield was part of his final battlefield circulation as MNF-I commanding general as he prepares for his new assignment as the commanding general of U.S. Central Command.
Date Taken: | 09.10.2008 |
Date Posted: | 09.15.2008 06:49 |
Photo ID: | 115373 |
VIRIN: | 080915-A-4704O-002 |
Resolution: | 1750x1159 |
Size: | 444.17 KB |
Location: | FORWARD OPERATING BASE LOYALTY, IQ |
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