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Iraqi Defence Minister Abdul Qadir al-Obaidi (R) embraces outgoing U.S. Major-General James Thurman, Commander of the 4th Infantry Division, during the transition of authority ceremony at the U.S. military Camp Liberty in Baghdad November 15, 2006. U.S. troops from the 1st Cavalry Division will take over the command from the 4th Infantry Division in Iraq. REUTERS/Ali Jasim (IRAQ)

Top U.S. commander in Iraq, General George Casey (R) shakes hands with outgoing U.S. Major-General James Thurman, Commander of the 4th Infantry Division, during the transition of authority ceremony at the U.S. military Camp Liberty in Baghdad, November 15, 2006. U.S. troops from the 1st Cavalry Division will take over the command from the 4th Infantry Division in Iraq. REUTERS/Ali Jasim (IRAQ)

U.S. Major-General James Thurman, Commander of the 4th Infantry Division, stands at attention during the transition of authority ceremony at the U.S. military Camp Liberty in Baghdad November 15, 2006. U.S. troops from the 1st Cavalry Division will take over the command from the 4th Infantry Division in Iraq. REUTERS/Ali Jasim (IRAQ)

U.S. soldiers hold up the U.S. flag and an Iraqi flag (hidden) during the transition of authority ceremony at the U.S. military Camp Liberty in Baghdad November 15, 2006. U.S. troops from the 1st Cavalry Division will take over the command from the 4th Infantry Division in Iraq. REUTERS/Ali Jasim (IRAQ)

1 posted on 11/15/2006 8:54:03 AM PST by TexKat

To: jmc1969; Lijahsbubbe; MEG33; No Blue States; Ernest_at_the_Beach; boxerblues; mystery-ak; ...

U.S. 1st Cavalry Division takes over security in Baghdad ping.

2 posted on 11/15/2006 8:56:26 AM PST by TexKat (Just because you did not see it or read it, that does not mean it did or did not happen.)

To: TexKat; cardinal4

Anybody know if MG James Thurman is related to retired LTG Maxwell (Mad Max) Thurman, former commander of SOUTHCOM?

3 posted on 11/15/2006 8:57:04 AM PST by Ax (Cheer, cheer, for Old Notre Dame.)

From one Ft. Hood division to the other.

5 posted on 11/15/2006 8:58:17 AM PST by CholeraJoe (USAF Air Rescue "That others may live.")

Best wishes to your gallant troops.

7 posted on 11/15/2006 9:01:54 AM PST by agere_contra

Prayers and thanks for 1st Cav.

9 posted on 11/15/2006 9:06:37 AM PST by Route66 (America's Main Street)

One of my friends just headed over there with the 1st Cav. This is his second deployment, but he told me just a few weeks ago that he is really anxious to head back over.

His parents did not approve of Danny joining the Army after 9-11, so his sister, his brother-in-law, and I are his main supporters back here at home. We have already shipped off a care package and are getting ready to send another one this weekend.

One thing that we sent the last time that was a huge hit was Root Beer Barrels. They were extremely popular with the troops, the local kids loved them, and you can pick up a 2-pound bag for just a couple of bucks at Wally World.

11 posted on 11/15/2006 9:21:52 AM PST by Stonewall Jackson ("I see storms on the horizon.")

For the second time in some 18 months, the 1st Cavalry Division will assume command of the U.S. military presence in Baghdad, taking over responsibility Wednesday morning from the 4th Infantry Division.

If the 1st Texas Cavalry is anything like Jeb Stuart's 1st Virginia Cavalry of the Civil War, they'll whip 'em into shape...

15 posted on 11/15/2006 10:39:25 AM PST by Mrs. Darla Ruth Schwerin

Maj. Gen. J.D. Thurman's a good man. I had the honor of working with him during my time at Camp Doha KU from Feb 02 to Sep 03.

His nickname was "The Thurmanator" for good reason.

18 posted on 11/15/2006 12:03:10 PM PST by roaddog727 (BullS##t does not get bridges built)

22 posted on 11/15/2006 2:19:39 PM PST by TADSLOS (Mohammed was the L. Ron Hubbard of his time.)

What's 1AD been up to?

23 posted on 11/15/2006 8:28:55 PM PST by jeffers

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