In June, MOAA's president made his third trip to Iraq since 2007. With U.S. help, Iraq has taken great strides toward democracy - but we must not take our troops for granted.rnI report to you having just returned from my third annual trip to Iraq over Father's Day weekend, where I had the privilege of visiting with America's national treasure - its sons and daughters in uniform. Every soldier I talked with, from Army Gen. Ray Odierno, commander of the Multi-National Force - Iraq, to the young soldiers from the 7th Cavalry pictured at right, told me the Iraqi Security Forces have stepped up to the challenge and are prepared to take the lead.
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