Cavalry squadron, IPs visit Nahrwan schools

3/3RD INF. DIV. PAO
FORWARD OPERATING BASE HAMMER, Iraq

Troopers of the 3rd Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, along with Iraqi Police, assessed 11 schools around the city of Nahrwan, Iraq, Saturday. During the visit, the troopers, IP and Nahrwan council members discussed the conditions of each site and how to make improvements. The installation of Artesian wells topped the list of priorities.
“It was a great deal,” said 2nd Lt. Mike Barth, of Los Angeles, the platoon leader for 2nd Platoon, Troop B, 3-1 Cavalry. “It was a hands-on, eyes on assessment of each school. The lack
of water is their number one problem here.”

Currently, the city and schools have water trucked in from Baghdad. According to Barth, the installation of the wells will have a significant effect on the welfare of the students and citizens of
Nahrwan. He believes the installation of the wells will help build relationships with the populace of Nahrwan and instill faith in the local government. “Everywhere we went, we were
greeted with smiles,” said Barth. “They were very happy to see us and very receptive.”