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Back to Africa – the Land of Opportunity
It was during a recent civil affairs mission through Djibouti, Africa, that U.S. Army Reserve Corporal Kwami Koto was able to truly articulate his connection to this continent and its people. “You see those kids playing soccer, barefoot,” the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa Civil Affairs team 4902 information manager said to his team chief as their vehicle passed by children running around on a dirt field. “That used to be me.” Koto, a … Read entire article »
Filed under: Immigration, Military
The Canals of Sangin
As Marines with Company K continue to stabilize Sangin through regular patrols and frequent interaction with the public, a few Marines and Afghan soldiers lent a hand to help local villagers repair a few canals, July 30. Marines of Company K, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 2, along with Afghan National Army soldiers and local Afghan villagers, coordinated a project to rebuild two canals in Sangin. “There were approximately 30 local nationals, 30 Marines, … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, Marines, Rebuilding, War on Terror
Marines fight on civil affairs mission
When the Marines of Company K, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 2, set out on patrol, Aug. 3, a simple civil affairs mission turned into an on-going firefight. The task was to provide security during transport of a civil affairs team to talk to the locals about how Marines could help them, said Staff Sgt. Jesus Suarez, a platoon sergeant with Company K, 3rd Bn., 7th Marines. Just a few minutes after the locals … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, Marines, War on Terror
Captain Cesaro – Tear Down That Wire!
Time had little effect on the strands of razor-sharp concertina wire that spanned hundreds of meters and split Ali’s farmland except to dull its original purpose – security. Located on the outer wall of Camp Slayer on the Victory Base Complex in Baghdad, the fence was originally constructed sometime during the beginning of Operation Iraqi Freedom more than five years ago. But until early June, it served no purpose but to divide. In the small community of Radwaniyah, west of Baghdad International airport, an Iraqi farmer simply wanted to be able to access his fields without the seemingly unnecessary long walk-a-rounds resulting from the wire. He had wanted to take the fence down himself; however, he was afraid the coalition forces overlooking his farm from the towers might shoot him. “I happy … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
Fallujah Progress
3rd Battalion, 6th Marines augmented by civil affairs teams are continuously working with Fallujah City Council members, local tribal leaders and local citizens to carry out projects in an effort to improve the city’s infrastructure. Civil affairs leaders and Army Corps of Engineers met with the city council’s director generals today, to talk about projects that will provide key services throughout the city, such as improving the water distribution systems. The city is now in the planning stages of establishing a new water distribution network. 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines recently approved a project to purchase needed parts for a water treatment facility, which will service the majority of Fallujah. Right now, the facilities have inoperable pumps and other parts that are in a state of disrepair. The installation of new pumps and … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
Basra Votech Center Renovated
Students in Basra are now attending a newly refurbished vocational technical school as they acquire important job skills. The school’s headmaster, Mohammed Hassan Al Hassani, said he is very pleased with the $1.24 million rehabilitation of the Al Khaseeb Votech Center that included major roof repairs, new electrical and plumbing, plastering, interior renovations and a new perimeter wall. He has been a votech headmaster for more than three decades and points out that because of the deteriorating conditions at that facility prior to the start of the project last fall, only about 30 students were enrolled there. Al Khaseeb was built in the early 1980s. “Today we have 600 students attending courses in such areas as welding, auto mechanics, carpentry, lathe work, masonry, plumbing, computers, electric installation, air conditioning and refrigeration,†said Hassani. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
Sadr City Returning to Normal
Outside a small cafe in Abu Nuwas, Eastern Baghdad, a group of men play a game of dominoes, June 5. (U.S. Army Photo/Staff Sgt. Brian D. Lehnhardt) An Iraqi man unloads his farm goods June 2 as business slowly returns to normal in the Jamilla Market area of the Sadr district of Baghdad. The area has recently had trash and rubble removed that was keeping business owners from gaining access to their stores. (U.S. Air Force … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
Girls in Shajoy District Attend School
One hundred forty girls in the Shajoy district of Zabul province attended school Saturday, a first for females there in 30 years. The girls are currently studying lessons such as religion and math in a small mud house, however they are in need of a suitable location in the district for a school. “I hope all these girls will have a good future,†said Mr. Qayoum, district administrator. “I’m happy the girls can come to school and be in this good situation. I and the police chief are always here to work with (the government and Zabul PRT representatives) and to work for the people of Shajoy. I hope God will help us to work honestly with our people, the government and the line ministry directors.†The Zabul PRT civil affairs team accompanied … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, Rebuilding, War on Terror
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