U.S. military formally ends mission in Iraq
The U.S. and Iraqi flags and the U.S. Forces-Iraq colors are seen before they are carried in during ceremonies in Baghdad marking the end of
An Iraqi military officer, center, and
Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III, left, commander of U.S. forces in
U.S. Ambassador to
U.S. soldiers pose for a group picture after the ceremonies marking the end of the U.S. military mission in Iraq. (Ali Al-Saadi / AFP/Getty Images)
A U.S. military color guard departs the ceremonies marking the withdrawal of American troops from Iraq. (Mario Tama / Getty Images)
A U.S. soldier walks past cables for media use before the start of ceremonies in Baghdad marking end of the American military mission in Iraq. (Mario Tama / Getty Images)