9.08.2008

Petraeus to step down from Iraq command Sept 16

To become head of Central Command - a just in time promotion. - Ed.

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - U.S. General David Petraeus, credited with helping staunch violence in Iraq, will hand over command of U.S. forces there to Lieutenant-General Raymond Odierno on September 16, a military spokesman said on Sunday.

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