MOSUL, IRAQ (December 9, 2004) – Multi-National Forces, as part of Task Force Olympia, have worked hard to complete projects throughout the northern region that will benefit local citizens, improve the education system and the nation’s security capabilities.
Taking on 138 projects in November alone, the 133rd Engineer Battalion, an Army National Guard unit based in Portland, Maine has committed more than $13 million to improvements in the Ninevah, Irbil and Dahuk provinces.
Such projects include the construction of 15 new border forts and the renovation of 27 others, the improvement of village roadways and funding for the Environmental Test Center.
In addition, local contractors received more than $16 million on 63 different projects focused on area improvements.
American citizens are also contributing to the progress in Iraq by donating more than 600 boxes of school supplies, nearly 400 boxes of clothing, more than 200 boxes of sneakers and nearly 250 boxes of household goods for area villages and schools. Local hospitals and clinics also received more than $75,000 of medical supplies.
MNF, US citizens contribute to the progress in Iraq
(TFO Press Release)
MOSUL, IRAQ (December 9, 2004) – Multi-National Forces, as part of Task Force Olympia, have worked hard to complete projects throughout the northern region that will benefit local citizens, improve the education system and the nation’s security capabilities.
Taking on 138 projects in November alone, the 133rd Engineer Battalion, an Army National Guard unit based in Portland, Maine has committed more than $13 million to improvements in the Ninevah, Irbil and Dahuk provinces.
