US flag ceremony marks end of Iraq war – in pictures
The US flag, Iraq flag, and the US forces Iraq colour are carried in during ceremonies marking the end of the US military missionPhotograph: Pablo Martinez Monsivais/APThe ceremonial flags are retiredPhotograph: Shannon Stapleton/ReutersMembers of the US military bow their heads in prayer during the ceremonyPhotograph: Shannon Stapleton/Reuters
Military personnel during the flag casing ceremonyPhotograph: Getty ImagesThe US defence secretary, Leon Panetta, speaks at the ceremonyPhotograph: Mario Tama/Getty ImagesMilitary personnel depart as the Iraqi flag fliesPhotograph: Mario Tama/Getty Images
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