U.S.
Vice President Joe Biden, U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, U.S. Navy Adm.
Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and U.S. Marine Gen. Gen.
James N. Mattis, commander, U.S. Central Command, salute during the presentation
of colors at the change-of-command ceremony for U.S. Forces Iraq in Baghdad,
Sept. 1, 2010.
U.S. Army Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III relieved U.S. Army Gen. Raymond T. Odierno.
DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley |