Posted on 07/04/2008 8:33:21 AM PDT by Fox_Mulder77
More than 1,200 soldiers serving in Iraq gave America a precious gift today.
BAGHDAD (AFP) - More than 1,200 US troops serving in Iraq signed up for extended service in the military to mark America’s national day on Friday.
At least 1,215 troops re-enlisted for periods ranging from two to six years at the ceremony held at the spacious Al-Faw palace of executed dictator Saddam Hussein near Baghdad airport.
General David Petraeus, the head of US-led coalition forces in Iraq, said he was “proud of their decision to re-enlist and help the people of Iraq win their most important battle ... freedom.”
The US military has regularly re-enlisted service members in Iraq but Friday’s swearing-in was one of the largest, the military said.
Thank you to all that have protected our country and those that will continue to do so.
Happy Fourth of July.
Just wow! We are so blessed to have noble young men like these.
Thanks for everything!
May God bless you all.
What a great story. Sure you wont see this in many papers or tv stations.
My eternal gratitude to all the brave men and women who protect me every day.
God Bless you - You are America!
Wow ... thanks.
I spoke to my wonderful DH this morning by phone ... he is serving his fourth tour in Iraq. (And he is in his 25th year of service.)
Happy Independence Day, everyone.
MOLLY IN CALIFORNIA
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