Posted on 11/24/2004 5:36:56 AM PST by Clive
November 24, 2004
Release Number: 04-11-82
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONSTRUCTION BEGINS ON IRAQI NATIONAL GUARD BARRACKS
AN NAJAF, Iraq -- A ground breaking ceremony here yesterday marked the beginning of construction on a new $1.8 million barracks facility for the 405th Battalion, 50th Iraqi National Guard Brigade.
National guardsmen are currently billeted at Kufa University, but will move to the barracks upon its completion. The goal for the project's completion is three to four months, enabling the university to open back up for classes.
The facility, the first of its kind for Najaf's national guardsmen, demonstrates the partnership between Multi-National Forces and the Iraqi government to support a capable Iraqi security force.
Multi-National Security Transition Command-Iraq (MNSTC-I) is funding the project. A local contractor was awarded the project.
Distinguished guests included Lt. Gen. David H. Petraeus, commander of the MNSTC-I; Adnan al-Zurufi, governor of Najaf; General Uthman Ali Farhood, commander of the 50th ING Brigade; and Col. Aqeel Khaleel Borhan, commander of the 405th ING Battalion.
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