Capt. Jimmy Hathaway (far left), from Columbus, Ga., Headquarters Company, 3rd Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment commander, discusses center renovations with youth center leaders and 97th Civil Affairs Battalion Soldiers during a meeting June 21, in Jisr Diyala.By Sgt. Natalie Rostek, 3rd HBCT Public Affairs
Jun 22, 2007 - 7:06:03 PM
Blackanthem Military News, COMBAT OUTPOST CASHE, Iraq – Elements of the 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team are helping to improve life for Iraqi youth by assisting with a renovation project that will cost up to $500,000.
Iraqi contractors, youth center leaders and members with the 3rd Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment and Soldiers of Company A, 97th Civil Affairs Battalion, currently attached to 3-1 Cavalry met June 21 in Jisr Diyala to discuss the planned improvements.
Construction is expected to begin in late July and will include renovations to the weight room, sewing room, library and arts and crafts room. Coalition Forces are also expecting new computers and exercise equipment for the center.
“The renovations of the youth center will help show the youth of Jisr Diyala that there are other activities out there that can help improve their lives,” said Capt. Jimmy Hathaway, from Columbus, Ga., and Headquarters Company commander, 3-1 Cav. “We are going to turn this youth center into a world class facility.”
Jun 22, 2007 - 7:06:03 PM
Blackanthem Military News, COMBAT OUTPOST CASHE, Iraq – Elements of the 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team are helping to improve life for Iraqi youth by assisting with a renovation project that will cost up to $500,000.
Iraqi contractors, youth center leaders and members with the 3rd Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment and Soldiers of Company A, 97th Civil Affairs Battalion, currently attached to 3-1 Cavalry met June 21 in Jisr Diyala to discuss the planned improvements.
Construction is expected to begin in late July and will include renovations to the weight room, sewing room, library and arts and crafts room. Coalition Forces are also expecting new computers and exercise equipment for the center.
“The renovations of the youth center will help show the youth of Jisr Diyala that there are other activities out there that can help improve their lives,” said Capt. Jimmy Hathaway, from Columbus, Ga., and Headquarters Company commander, 3-1 Cav. “We are going to turn this youth center into a world class facility.”
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