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
May 17, 2004
Release Number: 04-05-40
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
COALITION EFFORTS IMPROVE LIFE FOR AL ANBAR RESIDENTS
AL ANBAR PROVINCE, Iraq - A variety of Coalition initiatives designed to improve the quality of life for residents of the Al Anbar province are currently underway.
A Fallujah Liaison Team is evaluating contractors to manage a 1,200-man cleanup and restoration contract. Coalition leaders expect that workforce to increase as contractors get settled and increase their hiring capacity. Currently, the total workforce employed by Coalition-led projects in Fallujah is 2,880.
In addition, Marines delivered 36 wheelbarrows, picks and shovels for distribution to farmers in Al Kharma and Civil Affairs teams in Ramadi paid out a contract for 503 soccer balls, five ball pumps and 20 soccer nets.
In the western Al Anbar province, Marines paid $16,000 for damages caused during recent fighting with terrorist forces. Marines also provided toys and school supplies to local Iraqi children.
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