From the Corner, General David Petraeus’s message upon taking command in Iraq: To the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Civilians of Multi-National Force-Iraq: We serve in iraq at a critical time. The war here will soon enter its fifth year. A decisive moment approaches. Shoulder-to-shoulder with our Iraqi comrades, we will conduct a pivotal campaign to improve security for the Iraqi people. The stakes could not be higher. Our task