Are Soldiers Marking The End Of The Surge? Not officially, says Capt. Nate Rawlings. The stop-lossed Army officer is back in the United States. He explains how he managed to leave Iraq for a wedding and offers his take on Sen. Obama's recent visit to Iraq.

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Capt. Rawlings reflects on the surge and leaving Iraq for a friend's wedding.

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Are Soldiers Marking The End Of The Surge?

Are Soldiers Marking The End Of The Surge?

July 30, 20081:00 PM ET

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Capt. Rawlings reflects on the surge and leaving Iraq for a friend's wedding.

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