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Omah Moktar School for Girls Completed

May 14th, 2008 | Comments Off

Iraqi citizens celebrated the completion of construction at the Omah Moktar School for Girls in the Qadisiyah Apartment Complex in Mahmudiyah, about 20 kilometers south of Baghdad, May 8. After nearly three months of construction, the Moktar School’s approximately 600 students can now enjoy new windows, gates and doors, as well as new auditorium furniture. Exterior improvements included raising the outer wall as an added security measure. “The educational environment was greatly enhanced and helped to bolster pride in their school,” said 1st Lt. Jason Potter, Moktar School project manager, 3rd Battalion, 320th Field Artillery, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). “This project was significant in that it showed the residents of the neighborhood that the Coalition forces are really here to help.” Mahmudiyah Qada Council chairman Abu Amar, … Read entire article »

Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror

Mosul – Securing One Neighborhood at a Time

April 13th, 2008 | Comments Off

Mosul – Securing One Neighborhood at a Time

Spc. Cameron Beal, of Fort Campbell, Ky. and Staff Sgt. Donovan Miller, of Detroit, Mich., both assigned to Iron Hawk Troop, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment seize the opportunity for a quick wink between missions, at Combat Outpost Courage, Mosul, Iraq, April 6. Iraqi army and coalition forces have continued to solidify their gains in Mosul by starting construction on Combat Outpost Shan in the al-Bareed neighborhood. “They (Al Qaida in Iraq) have used a remote … Read entire article »

Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, Surge 2007, War on Terror