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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

November 9, 2004
Release Number: 04-11-29


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


IRAQI FORCES FACILITY CONSTRUCTION EFFORTS CONTINUE

BAGHDAD, Iraq - The Multinational Security Transition Command - Iraq continues to assist the Iraqi government to build infrastructure facilities for the nation's growing security forces.

Current construction efforts at the country's myriad of armed forces bases, National Guard facilities, and police academies located throughout the country total more than $1.07 billion. The figure includes roughly $870 million committed to the continued major stand-up of armed forces bases at Al Kasik, Taji, An Numaniyah, Kirkuk, Kirkush, Al Rustamiyah, and Umm Qasr - all already operational.

Projects include training centers, barracks, headquarters facilities, medical clinics, shoot houses, fuel points, force protection facilities, electrical grids, airfields, logistic centers, water lines, a military academy, mosques, perimeter security, and other various construction. The projects employ nearly 7,300 Iraqi civilian workers.

MNSTC-I is specifically tasked with assisting the Iraqi government to train, mentor and equip its armed forces.

For more information please visit www.mnstci.iraq.centcom.mil.

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