BAGHDAD, Iraq, Nov. 22 /U.S. Newswire/ -- He helped manage over 1500 projects valued at $2.7 billion in some of the most dangerous cities in Iraq including Baghdad, Fallujah and Ramadi. Navy Commander Keith White concluded his Iraq tour Nov. 8 and says he plans to spread the word when he returns home that "we're making a difference here.
It's truly remarkable what the Iraqi people are accomplishing as they work to rebuild their country and provide a future for their children ... especially considering the obstacles they must overcome daily as they work toward that goal."
He says the reconstruction mission in Iraq continues to be a daily challenge. "We work to build hospitals, schools, police and fire stations, water and wastewater treatment facilities, power plants and roads. Our Iraqi contractors and their crews show tremendous courage every day getting the job done despite threats, kidnappings, and killings."
White served as U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Gulf Region Central District's Deputy Commander during a 6 1/2 month deployment. He's a Naval Reservist with 18 years service and as a civilian works in Iowa for the Muscatine County Highway Department as its County Engineer repairing roads and bridges. He manages a staff of 30 in Iowa compared to the 350 U.S. and Iraqi personnel he supervised from his Baghdad office.
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**Unlike the mega-media....we are committed to bringing success stories to you from Iraq......there are lots of then.....and they need to be heard
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