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    Washington Gov. Christine Gregiore visits Baghdad [Image 8 of 11]

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    Washington Gov. Christine Gregiore visits Baghdad

    BAGHDAD, IRAQ

    01.06.2009

    Photo by Sgt. Amanda Gauthier 

    81st Stryker Brigade Combat Team

    Washington Gov. Christine Gregiore poses for a picture with a group of Soldiers from Washington state. Many of the Soldiers are from B Troop, 1-303rd, 81st Brigade Combat Team, Washington Army National Guard. The purpose of her visit was to meet with Soldiers from Washington currently deployed to Iraq. Currently there are about 2,400 Washington National Guard Soldiers deployed to Iraq and around 900 reservists. Gregiore was following up on a promise she made to the 81st BCT when she sent them off in August. She met with several units from the 81st BCT across Iraq. The governor gave a Washington state flag to every unit she visited.

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    Date Taken: 01.06.2009
    Date Posted: 05.18.2012 17:23
    Photo ID: 144493
    VIRIN: 090115-A-0207G-008
    Resolution: 2592x3888
    Size: 950.22 KB
    Location: BAGHDAD, IQ

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