U.S. Army Gen. John Abizaid, U.S. Central Command commander, speaks to Combined Task Force Bayonet Soldiers during a ceremony Nov. 30, 2005, at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. Three soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division re-enlisted at the ceremony, while three soldiers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade were presented Silver Stars and three soldiers from the 173rd were presented Purple Hearts. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jon Arguello