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By Sgt. 1st Class Brian Addis
2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division
CAMP TAJI, Iraq – Leaders from Multi-National Division – Baghdad's 2nd Squadron 14th Cavalry Regiment "Strykehorse," 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, "Warrior," 25th Infantry Division, joined the Taji Area Essential Services Committee to check on government of Iraq funded projects in Taji, northwest of Baghdad, Oct. 15, 2008.
Lt. Col. Thomas Mackey, a native of San Bernardino, Calif., and Strykehorse commander, met with the Taji Qa'im Makam, or chief of essential services to view several ongoing projects in the Taji Qada, northwest of Baghdad.
The Qa'im Makam for Taji oversees everything from water, agriculture, electricity and buildings.
Among the stops on this day was to visit a road paving project along the Grand Canal.
"The paving of this particular road, which runs parallel to Grand Canal, is purely managed and funded by the government of Iraq," said Capt. John Still, a native of Erie, Penn., who serves essential services project coordinator for 2nd Sqdn. 14th Cav. Regt. "The road is one of the more frequently used roads in the area, so the paving will help expedite the traffic for not only the residents, but for the farmers who make their living selling at the market."
The team also took a look at four schools in the area. One of the schools is in the process of rebuilding and the other three being refurbished. The GoI funded all of the refurbishments and rebuilding.
Three of the four schools were destroyed by al-Qaida in Iraq during the peak of sectarian violence several years ago. All the schools walls were repaired along with electricity, flooring and furniture
"The GoI spent more than $1.1 million dollars to bring normalcy back to this area." said Capt. Ken Bernier, a native of Garland, Maine, and projects and contracting officer for 2nd Sqdn. 14th Cav. Regt. "The GoI provided employment for those without a job, and the focus on education is becoming more evident by the dedication shown here to create more places for the children to learn."
The Soldiers of the Strykehorse Squadron will continue to work hand in hand with the New Taji Nahia council maintaining the strong bond which was created 10 months ago when the unit arrived.
| Date Taken: | 10.15.2008 |
| Date Posted: | 10.23.2008 07:39 |
| Story ID: | 25434 |
| Location: | TAJI, IQ |
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