https://freerepublic.com/tag/rebuidlingiraq/ en-us Thu, 6 Jul 2006 00:47:57 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1660979/posts BAGHDADI, Iraq (July 4, 2006) -- An Iraqi man with sweat dripping off of his brow reaches into a bucket to grab a handful of mortar. He spreads the thick paste across a half built wall under the scorching midday sun in Baghdadi, Iraq, June 19. This is a common occurrence in any part of Iraq, but what makes this scene special is that the Iraqis are paying for the labor and materials -- not the American people. "The Iraqis are taking things into their own hands," said Gunnery Sgt. Erik E. Duane, detachment chief, Detachment 1, 3rd Civil Affairs... Marine Corps News https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1660979/posts#comment Thu, 6 Jul 2006 00:47:57 GMT