President Barack Obama's speech at the Al Faw palace at Baghdad's Camp Victory had an I Corps flavor.

The palace is the headquarters of Multi-National Corps-Iraq, which runs day-to-day operations of the American military in Iraq. I Corps took over as MNC-I on Saturday.

Here's a photo gallery from the speech.

Were you at the speech? Want to share your story or maybe a photo you snapped? E-mail me at scott.fontaine@thenewstribune.com.

From reporter Brian Everstine:

A Fort Lewis soldier was found shot in his car Tuesday afternoon on post.

Officials say the male soldier was found with a gunshot wound to the head in his car near the Gray Army Airfield. He was taken to Madigan Army Medical Center, where he died at about 2:30 p.m. The soldier's name has not been released. Army officials are investigating the death.

"The Fort Lewis community extends its most heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of the Soldier who died," a Fort Lewis news release states.

In case you haven't heard, President Barack Obama made a surprise trip to Baghdad today.

His visit included a stop with Multi-National Corps-Iraq, better known around these parts as I Corps.

Here's the press release:

BAGHDAD - In an unannounced visit, President Barack Obama addressed approximately 1,500 United States service members, government civilians and contractors assembled in the rotunda of Al Faw Palace in Baghdad, the headquarters of Multi-National Corps - Iraq, this evening.

During his remarks, the President lauded U.S. troops and government employees for their professionalism and sacrifice, telling them, "You have performed brilliantly in every mission that has been given to you."

The President praised the assembled service members for their steadfast focus on the task at hand: "Through controversy and difficulty and politics, you kept your eyes focused on just doing your job."

President Obama acknowledged that work remains to be done in Iraq, but told the service members that through their service, they have been critical in ensuring that Iraq no longer remains a haven for terrorists. "You have given Iraq the opportunity to stand on its own as a democratic country. That is an extraordinary achievement, and for that you have the thanks of the American people," he said.

In closing his remarks, the President assured the audience that "we have not forgotten what you have already done; we are grateful for what you will do; and as long as I'm in the White House, you're going to get the support you need, and the thanks that you deserve, from a grateful nation."