Posted on 02/26/2007 4:52:07 PM PST by SandRat
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 2007 A U.S. task force focused on revitalizing Iraqi businesses is in Iraq again this month, this time bringing several dozen American and international business executives to meet with Iraqi officials and connect with the business community.
The group, from the Defense Departments Office of Business Transformation, includes agricultural and agribusiness representatives from major American universities and international businesses, who will be working to ensure that industry revitalization efforts are synchronized with the agriculture sector, Paul Brinkley, deputy undersecretary of defense for business transformation, told reporters in Baghdad today. Representatives from the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development are also on the team, which will travel around Iraq this week. |
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From Army LdrshipTempting...
Sent Friday, February 23, 2007 12:55 pm
To "Account Type: Army Reserve"
Subject Army Reserve Soldier / Civilian Volunteers Needed for Provincial Reconstruction Teams
The Department of Defense is asking for Army Reserve Soldiers and Civilian Employees to volunteer for service with the Department of State's Provincial Reconstruction Teams (PRT) in Iraq to promote security and economic development and assist the Iraqi people in rebuilding and administering their country. Civil Affairs Officers, in particular, are needed. Period of service is 9-12 months, with mission start date of 1 May 07.
Those with the requisite skill sets are encouraged to apply:
- Agri-Business
- Business Specialists
- Economics
- City Management
- City Management/Engineering
- Governance
- Industry Specialist
- Medical
- Rule of Law
- Veterinarian
Army Reserve Soldiers must volunteer by 15 Mar 2007 through their chain to USARC G1. (Refer to USARC WARNORD 001 211700ZFEB-07 (Civilian Volunteers for Provincial Reconstruction Teams (PRTs) in Iraq). Additional information on the status and funding of volunteers will be announced in the near future. Information on duty descriptions is at http://www.cpms.osd.mil/gwot
Army Reserve Civilians should volunteer NLT 26 Feb 07 via the Army Resume Builder/Resumix process. Employees who qualify are endorsed by HQ USARC and will be detailed in a TDY status (non-reimbursable) at their current grade. For application information, visit http://www.cpms.osd.mil/gwot
The Army Reserve's senior leadership appreciates your consideration of this volunteer request.
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