Getting an education just got easier for children in rural Babil province. US Army Civil Affairs and the Iraqi Government opened a new primary school making commutes shorter and education possibilities greater.
For the last several years, the United States has worked at rebuilding Iraq’s education system. Progress has been made in many areas but the US and Iraqi governments continue to make improvements to help Iraq’s students.
January 12, 2010: Base Closing Camps Hutch and Area 51 in the Shaiba Training Site transfer authority to the Iraqi Government. These were the 1st two bases to be closed in US Division South. (Photos / Story)
January 14, 2010: Improving Commerce at the Border
Besides security, Iraqis are working to improve trade and pedestrian flow along the Iranian border. U-S forces are advising Iraqis at The Zerbatia Port of Entry to help move them closer to their goal. (Photos / Story)
Thirty Nine Iraqi soldiers graduated the basic military intelligence course in Basra, Iraq. These Soldiers learn how to recognize threats and call up information to higher headquarters.
Keeping hazardous materials safely contained is important to public safety. Civil Affairs soldiers are training a group of Iraqis who will advise the government on creating policies and laws regulating hazardous materials.
Soldiers from the 34th DSTB received donations from the Rosemount hockey association in Minnesota. Rosemount donated over 30 jerseys, sticks, and 2 goals in spirit of annual hockey day in Rosemount.
The Army's Border Transition Team trains Iraq coastal border guards at the Shatt Al Arab battalion. Classes include basic room clearing procedures and first aid.
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