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Archive Home > 2008 > July > 05 > U.S. troops in Iraq celebrate Fourth of July by re-enlisting

U.S. troops in Iraq celebrate Fourth of July by re-enlisting

By Mike Tharp / The Bulletin
July 5, 2008

BAGHDAD — The U.S. military in Iraq celebrated the Fourth of July with what it billed as “the largest re-enlistment ceremony ever held,” and 1,215 soldiers, Marines, sailors and airmen raised their hands and re-pledged allegiance to America.

Gen. David Petraeus,....

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