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Press Release | April 23, 2008

General Petraeus nominated to take over CENTCOM

By None , MNFI

Gen. David Petraeus speaks to reporters in Sab al Bor, Iraq, in March. Petraeus has been nominated to lead United States Central Command. (U.S. Army photo)
Gen. David Petraeus speaks to reporters in Sab al Bor, Iraq, in March. Petraeus has been nominated to lead United States Central Command. (U.S. Army photo)

BAGHDAD, Iraq (April 23, 2008) –   "I am honored to be nominated for this position and to have an opportunity to continue to serve with America’s Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, and Civilians," said General David Petraeus, commander, Multi-National Force - Iraq.

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