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Tal Afar Asphalt Plant Fully Operational Again

December 15th, 2009 | Comments Off

With the assistance of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers the asphalt plant in Tal Afar, Iraq is back in business and operating at full capacity. Originally erected in 1982, the plant had the capacity to produce 100 tons of asphalt per hour. However, in 2003 the plant stopped producing due to insurgent activities. USACE goal was to completely rehabilitate the asphalt plant and get it producing at the original capacity. “This project brings the Asphalt plant to full production capabilities and provides a means for the district to transfer and install asphalt product,” said Marilyn Kwentus, project engineer, USACE. “The asphalt Plant is a facility that can support the continued growth of this city. In the short term, the plant can provide the resources for local construction projects. In the long … Read entire article »

Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror

Firefight in Tal Afar

March 13th, 2009 | Comments Off

Read the true story of a firefight in Iraq, from one of the heroes involved. Ed Malone remembers they had gone out for a “knock and greet” patrol that day in June. About half the platoon went, to meet up with Iraqi security forces advised by an Army National Guard team. They were going to patrol the Sarai District in the city of Tal Afar, Iraq. June 25, 2005 was just another day for the 3rd ACR. They were taking over responsibility for the region from a departing Army unit and they had already learned that patrolling Tal Afar mean a fight every time. Malone was the first sergeant of Grim Troop, 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment. This was his second tour in Iraq. More here … Read entire article »

Filed under: Iraq, Original writing, Reporting, War on Terror