Reconstruction, Security Go Hand-in-Hand

BAGHDAD — A press conference was held at the Combined Press Information Center in the International Zone Wednesday to discuss the progress of Fardh Al-Qanoon and the status of the ongoing construction efforts in Iraq.

Rear Adm. Mark Fox, Communications Division Chief for Strategic Effects for Multi-National Force-Iraq and Brig. Gen. Michael Walsh, commanding general United States Army Corps of Engineers Gulf Region Division discussed the progress that has been made concerning both aspects.

“This past week, Iraqi security and Coalition forces continued their efforts to secure Baghdad and protect its citizens through the Iraqi-planned and Iraqi-led Operation Fardh Al-Qanoon,” Fox said.

(Photo: Rear Adm. Mark Fox, Communications Division Chief for Strategic Effects for Multi-National Force-Iraq and Brig. Gen. Michael Walsh, commanding general United States Army Corps of Engineers Gulf Region Division talk about the rebuilding efforts and security concerns in Iraq. Photo by Spc. Emily Greene Combined Press Information Center.)

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