Helping Iraq with reconstruction

Photo By Polli Keller | Command Sgt. Maj. James Green, Command Sergeant Major of the Army Corps of Engineers, sits at his desk at Forward Operating Base Courage. (Army photo/Polli Keller)  

MOSUL, IRAQ

03.24.2006

Story by Sgt. Dennis Gravelle 

138th Public Affairs Detachment

Story by Sgt. Dennis Gravelle
138th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

MOSUL, Iraq (Mar. 10, 2006) -- Whether it's peace time or war time, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is there to help the U.S. Military rebuild nations.

Rebuilding a war-torn country is a daunting task that will take years to complete. One Soldier is helping bring the process along, one day at a time.

Command Sgt. Maj. James Green, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, works closely with Iraqi government officials to ensure security issues are met and projects are successful.

"We are the ones that help them get construction going, projects that will help their people," Green said.

According to Green a year ago he was in DeSoto, Mo. working in the Missouri Army National Guard. Today he has the responsibility to check the status of projects, making sure quality of life issues are met.

According to a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers website they serve the armed forces and the Nation by providing vital engineering services and capabilities, as a public service, across the full spectrum of operations, from peace to war, in support of national interests.

Green said what we are doing for this country is great and that he is very proud to be able to be a small part helping the Iraqi people.

"It's been very rewarding, I am able to get out and see Iraqi faces, walk with them, talk with them and see the possible changes we can make in their lives for the better, and healthier." he said "It's been a great experience, I wouldn't trade it for anything."

• Date Taken: 03.24.2006
• Date Posted: 03.24.2006 10:38
• Story ID: 5838
• Location: MOSUL, IQ