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We make a difference in Iraq

Oct-24-2005 » Filed Under: TF Freedom

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By Maj. Bill Cowling
Special to The Star

MOSUL, Iraq — I am told by friends and family that they are often informed of the disappointments that we experience in Iraq. While these disappointments are real, I wanted to share with my fellow Missourians the many successes the Iraqi government and the coalition forces are experiencing in Mosul.

Thanks to the efforts of many top military and civilian professionals, Mosul’s provincial government is growing stronger each day. The reconstruction of Iraq is extremely hard work. However, because of the dedication of Iraqi officials with their coalition counterparts, and the resolve of our support network at home, we will see this government fully stand up. [...]

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, working with Iraqi officials have made — and continue to make — a lasting impact on the country’s infrastructure. In support of the various commanders throughout the country, the Corps is renovating and constructing water-treatment plants, electrical generation and distribution systems, schools, clinics, municipal buildings and oil infrastructure sites, to name a few.

Across northern Iraq, there are more than 350 projects working to bring back the essential services that these people so desperately need.


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