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Ray Odierno
U.S. General
Date of Birth:
September 8, 1954
Place of Birth:
Rockaway, N.J.
The commander of U.S. forces in Iraq, Gen. Ray Odierno has played a key role in overseeing the implementation of the troop surge and the transition of responsibility for security in the country to the Iraqis.
