August 31, 2011
General Petraeus retired after a 37-year military career to become CIA director.
Army Gen. David H. Petraeus applauds while delivering remarks during his Armed Forces Farewell and retirement ceremony on Joint Base Meyer-Henderson Hall, Va., Aug.31, 2011. DOD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley
Army Gen. David H. Petraeus renders a salute during his address to the audience at his Armed Forces Farewell and retirement ceremony on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., Aug. 31, 2011. DOD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jacob N. Bailey.
More images from the ceremonies here.
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