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Ur Threatened by Terrorist Attacks
Among all of the construction that has been undertaken to rebuild the economy of Iraq, one project that was started over 4,000 years ago may hold the keys to the financial future as the site is reframed as a tourist attraction. In the desert sands outside of Nasiriyah in Dhi Qar province, the ancient Ziggurat of Ur stands as a testament to the craftsmanship and hard work of its builders. “To think of the amount of effort … Read entire article »
Filed under: Antiquities and Ruins, Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
Nasiriyah Meat Processing Plant renovations
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is improving quality of life and the environment here through the renovation of the Nasiriyah Meat Processing Plant. According to USACE Project Engineer Greg Croon, prior to rehabbing, the butchers could only process a few animals each day due to the poor conditions of the plant. “Most processing is taking place at various sites inside the township which is outside of any controlled health and environmental framework,†Croon said. “Local legislation requires animal butchering only inside the facility. However, as the old facility was so neglected and rundown, there was no feasible ground for the municipal authorities to enforce this law.†Croon added that if no action was taken to provide an appropriate processing environment, the present conditions may lead to serious health hazards for the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
Nasiriyah Tree Nursery Opens
Baseel Ali, Deputy Director of Agriculture for the Dhi Qar province, cut a red ribbon at the Nasiriyah Tree Nursery to officially open the facility March 26. Just four months earlier, this location was an empty dirt and gravel lot. Today, it consists of two greenhouses used for planting vegetables and a fenced-off area for growing trees. “This will support our province and will greatly benefit us,” said the Director of Agriculture, Abdul Salih. “We … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
Iraqi + U.S. Soldiers Work Together
Combat Outpost al-Gharraf, formerly named Joint Security Station Jenkins, signifies the transition from coalition to Iraqi control that has swept across the country. The new U.S.-Iraq security agreement has pushed the Iraqi security forces into the forefront of all operations across the 1st Cavalry Division’s 4th Brigade Combat Team area of responsibility, as well as throughout Iraq. The brigade covers Iraq’s Dhi Qar, Maysan and Muthanna provinces. Company A, 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, also known as … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
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