July 4th Celebrations In The U.S. Military

Outgoing U.S. Commander General Petraeus Leads Independence Day Celebrations In Afghanistan -- Daily Mail

NATO confirm soldier's death on Fourth of July
He was third NATO death this month; 271st of the year
Five Afghan police killed on Sunday

The outgoing U.S. commander in Afghanistan, General David Petraeus, marked his last Fourth of July in uniform by speaking to American troops during a re-enlistment ceremony in the south of the country.

The 58-year-old, who was recently confirmed as the next director of the CIA, told the 235 troops re-enlisting in Kandahar province that they have achieved progress on the battlefield but that 'much work remains' to be done in Afghanistan.

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More News On Independence Celebrations In The U.S. Military

Petraeus marks July 4 with troops in Afghanistan -- Yahoo News/AP
Independence Day celebrated by US, NATO and Afghan partners at HQ ISAF -- Dvids
TF-Resolute soldiers re-enlist to celebrate Independence Day -- Dvids
Military Families Reflect on Meaning of Independence Day -- WBKO
On Independence Day weekend, a marine in Afghanistan thinks of home -- Palm Beach Post
July 4 different, full of meaning to those serving overseas -- SJ-R.com
First family hosts military families at the White House for July Fourth barbecue, fireworks -- Washington Post
What You Can Do to Support Military Families -- White House blog
The History of Independence Day -- Military.com
What Does the 4th Mean to You? -- Military.com