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    A civilian official in a dark suit and striped tie stands before a large group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms inside what appears to be a formal building with marble floors and ornate wooden doors. The official appears to be addressing or greeting the assembled troops, who are gathered in a semi-circle. Several service members are photographing the moment with cameras.

    BAGHDAD, IRAQ

    12.01.2011

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Caleb Barrieau 

    U.S. Forces Iraq

    Dec. 1, 2011, marks Iraq's Day of Commitment. The ceremony hosted by the Iraqi government at Al Faw Palace, in Baghdad, Iraq would be the last of it's kind as U.S. forces continue to draw out of Iraq. U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, took the opportunity to thank U.S. and Iraqi service members for all of their sacrifices that led to the end of an almost decade long war.

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    Date Taken: 12.01.2011
    Date Posted: 12.01.2011 10:33
    Photo ID: 493641
    VIRIN: 111201-A-6042B-501
    Resolution: 4288x2848
    Size: 1.84 MB
    Location: BAGHDAD, IQ
    Web Views: 222
    Downloads: 9

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    A man in a dark suit and striped tie stands at a wooden podium with microphones, delivering a speech. Behind him are two flags: the Iraqi flag (red, white, black with green emblem) and a partially visible American flag with gold fringe. An audience including individuals in military camouflage uniforms is visible in the foreground.
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    A civilian official in a dark suit and striped tie stands before a large group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms inside what appears to be a formal building with marble floors and ornate wooden doors. The official appears to be addressing or greeting the assembled troops, who are gathered in a semi-circle. Several service members are photographing the moment with cameras.
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