2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division Public Affairs Story by Pfc. Crystal Witherspoon
FORWARD OPERATING BASE MAREZ, Iraq – Though their tour in Iraq is quickly drawing to an end, 3rd "Greywolf" Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division Soldiers continue working hard to help bring new provisions and improvements to northern Iraq.
On Nov. 17, Greywolf Soldiers showed their devout dedication to their mission in Iraq by finalizing a school-building project that they have been planning, funding and building for approximately 90 days.
The school, which houses approximately 240 boys ranging in ages between 6 and 12, opened during a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Jurn, a small village near the northern Iraqi city of Qayyarah.
Capt. Duane Mohamad, with Company C, 422 Civil Affairs Battalion currently attached to 3HBCT, said that with all the renovations made, the students would be able to learn in a more productive environment.
On Nov. 17, Greywolf Soldiers showed their devout dedication to their mission in Iraq by finalizing a school-building project that they have been planning, funding and building for approximately 90 days.
The school, which houses approximately 240 boys ranging in ages between 6 and 12, opened during a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Jurn, a small village near the northern Iraqi city of Qayyarah.
Capt. Duane Mohamad, with Company C, 422 Civil Affairs Battalion currently attached to 3HBCT, said that with all the renovations made, the students would be able to learn in a more productive environment.
"The school required a substantial amount of attention," said Capt. Mohamad. "One of the biggest improvements was the electricity currently running throughout the school."
The school's principal, Mohammad Hussien Mohammad, expressed his appreciation to the Soldiers' for the project, saying that the children will certainly be excited about the school.
"A lot of things got fixed in the school like the electricity and paint. It just improved a lot positively. The kids will enjoy this when they come here," said the principal.
According to Capt. Mohamad, opening the school definitely helped reinforce Iraq's focus on educating its youth.
"Education is critically important to the advancement of Iraq and this is the first step in ensuring that Jurn develops further through their partnership with the United States, ensuring that when we leave the area, this will be a sustainable project," said Capt. Mohamad.
Sheik Salih Saber Albadrany cut the ribbon to signify the official opening of the
school during the ceremony and the Greywolf Soldiers ended the event by handing out pens, pencils and other school supplies to excited, awaiting children.
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