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NASIRIYAH, Iraq - A ground breaking ceremony at the Nasiriyah Air Base was held recently marking the beginning of a new Iraqi air defense system. The $5.5 million Foreign Military Sales project includes a Sector Operations Center, an administration and training building, life support utilities, access roads and communications.
The event was attended by several dignitaries including Iraqi air force Commander Gen. Anwar; Brig. Gen. Hanson, USAF 321 AEW commander; Iraqi air force Brig. Gen. Ibrhim and Iraqi air force Brig. Gen. Ahmed. Anwar praised the U.S. Army and Air Force during his remarks prior to the ceremony.
"Today we can say we are taking the first step by placing the correct block in the building of the Iraqi air defense," said Anwar. "As an Iraqi air force commander, I am proud to be here today to start this great project for protecting Iraq's future," he said. "My great thanks to the U.S. Army and Air Force."
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Gulf Region District, Adder Resident Office will serve as the construction management partner for the Sector Operations Center project. After the facility is completed, Electronic Systems Center will come and install a phased array radar to track aircraft in the southern region of Iraq. This is part of an overall effort and one of four sites throughout Iraq that will provide a comprehensive air defense capability.
The First Iraqi company will serve as the general contractor for the Sector Operations Center.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Iraq has completed thousands of reconstruction projects in partnership with the government of Iraq. Since 2004, USACE has completed 5,257 projects throughout Iraq valued at more than $9.1 billion, and has more than 250 projects ongoing. The overall reconstruction effort in Iraq currently provides jobs for more than 20,000 Iraqis.
| Date Taken: | 05.26.2010 |
| Date Posted: | 05.26.2010 06:21 |
| Story ID: | 50291 |
| Location: | NASIRIYAH, IQ |
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