Press Release 20100308-04
March 8, 2010

BASRAH – A new Iraqi post officially opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony here March 1. The Shaibah Location Command will logistically support the 14th Iraqi Army Division’s vital mission of protecting southern Iraq.

The $38 million project took almost a year to complete and training the location command soldiers on operation and maintenance of the new facilities will continue for another year.

“We thank the United States Armed Forces for making this project possible,” said Brig. Gen. Shabeeb, commander of Shaiba Location Command. “This project is critical for the support of the 14th Iraqi Army Division and the security of southern Iraq.”

The new location command holds 82 buildings and facilities that include a fuel storage and distribution system, and ice factory, bakery, firehouse, two water treatment plants, a dining facility, offices and living quarters.

“This project is important and is another key step in the rebuilding of the Iraqi Army,” said Brig. Gen. Gazi Gasham, from the Directorate of Location Command.

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