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NEWS RELEASE HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND 7115 South Boundary Boulevard MacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101 Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894

July 12, 2003
Release Number: 03-07-36


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS FOCUS ON EMPLOYMENT, SCHOOLS

BAGHDAD, Iraq - Coalition forces continue to help rebuild Iraq through reconstruction and humanitarian aid. Employment issues and school rebuilding have dominated humanitarian efforts over the last 24 hours.

In Karbala, Coalition forces received more than 445 applications for the next Facilities Protection Services training class, which will begin next week. FPS personnel are responsible for guarding power plants, water treatment plants and other infrastructure services.

The selection process for FPS personnel continues in Fallujah as well. So far, Coalition forces have screened 223 FPS personnel, and 68 have completed training. Additionally, Military Police in Fallujah have begun staffing a Quick Reaction Force at the mayor's office.

In Khanaquin, in the Ba'qubah area, Coalition forces assisted in the selection of more than 50 police department trainees. Trainees have already completed their first week.

Coalition forces are rebuilding communities in the Baghdad area through the efforts of soldiers involved in Task Force Neighborhood. Task Force Neighborhood is a partnership between Coalition forces and Iraqi civilians. U.S. soldiers and Iraqi civilians in Baghdad are working together to rebuild the Community Center in the Ad Hamiyah district. Many members of the community, including children, are volunteering their time on this project.

Also in Baghdad, Coalition forces reviewed the progress of a project to refurbish the 17th of July High School for girls in the Kadhimyah district. Coalition forces purchased chairs, desks, air conditioners and laboratory equipment for the school at a cost of $4,749. The school's administrator stated that the project has made a significant impact on both students and teachers.

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