3rd ACR troopers focus on education in Babil province

Courtesy Photo | Local educators of Babil province and soldiers of C Troop, 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, listen as the provincial director of education speaks at the re-opening of the Mussayib High School of Technology in March. The 3rd ACR provided funds and contracting to renovate the school making it a more modern, upgraded place of learning. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Casey Luskin)  

BABIL, IRAQ

03.06.2011

Courtesy Story

3d Cavalry Regiment Public Affairs Office

By 1st Lt. Tyson A. Silver

BABIL, Iraq – From the beginning of their tour in Iraq, members of C Troop, 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, have focused on developing and improving the education system in northwest Babil province.

The month of March marked the completion of “Crazyhorse” troop’s fifth and sixth projects aimed at improving education in their operational environment.

The troop used funds from the Commander’s Emergency Response Program to renovate the Mussayib High School of Technology and purchase three school buses for the Mussayib District.

The project renovated the high school’s auditorium, built new bathrooms, fixed the library, and fixed numerous wiring problems in the school. A second phase of the project included the purchase of three school buses to assist children in outlying areas to attend the school.

Many children in northwest Babil drop out of school at a young age because they are unable to travel to urban areas to attend schools and the buses directly address that issue.

The opening day ceremony for the projects was held in the newly renovated auditorium of the high school. Attendees included the Musayyib District Education Director, the school headmaster, district education representatives, and the contractors for both projects.

During the ceremony, guests spoke about the projects and how they would help the community and the students who attended the high school.

“The contributions the United States Forces have made to the school to fund this project will never be forgotten and the improvements would not have been possible without the hard work of the soldiers from Hamiyah,” said the education director.

The final ceremony for these projects marks the end of a process of identifying numerous requirements, assessing sites, and inspecting and verifying the work.

These projects were in development for several months, but it was well worth it to 1st Lt. Casey Luskin, project manager for the squadron, who said, “it has been a pleasure working with the director on this project and I’m happy to see so much good has come from it. Hopefully the students at the school will be able to enjoy the new facilities for years to come.”

• Date Taken: 03.06.2011
• Date Posted: 04.11.2011 13:39
• Story ID: 68587
• Location: BABIL, IQ