1,215 Re-enlist in Military on Independence Day at Camp Victory in Iraq - Largest Re-enlistment Ceremony Ever

"Troops Re-enlist on Independence Day" from MNF-I reports that future CentCom Chief and head of Multi-National Force-Iraq General David Petraeus led the 1,215 re-enlistees who hailed from all over the United States to their pledge to serve the country in uniform anew.

"US soldiers mark Fourth of July in Iraq" from AP

“Volunteering to continue to serve our nation, while deployed – is both noble and inspiring,” said Gen. David Petraeus, commanding general, Multi-National Force – Iraq. “It is, as award citations often state, in keeping with the finest traditions of our military services.”

Petraeus presided over the ceremony and led the airmen, Marines, Sailors, and Soldiers in their oath to defend their country against all enemies both foreign and domestic on this day of celebration of America winning its independence.

"We recognize the sacrifices they make and the sacrifices their families and communities make as they serve in Iraq," Hill said. “These servicemembers know the cost of war and they are still re-enlisting.”