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Rotation of Salvadorian contingent in Iraq

By Alan Gray, NewsBlaze  

CAMP ECHO, Iraq -- A new rotation of a Salvadorian Contingent started its duty in Multinational Division Central South, Iraq. The Salvadorian Soldiers, stationed in Al Hillah, will assist with civil military cooperation, humanitarian assistance, and training and advising Iraqi Security Forces.

The exiting Salvadorian soldiers had organized and conducted eighty-five projects to help the Iraqi people.

Projects included infrastructure projects such as water supply and sewage systems, education, health care, public security and transportation. One of the biggest projects was building the water supply system in Al Hashymiyah.

Thousands of Iraqis received help thanks to Salvadorian activities. Salvadorian soldiers also assisted Iraqi Army units in everyday military training.

Commanding General of MNDCS Maj. Gen. Piotr Czerwinski thanked the exiting Salvadorian Soldiers on completion of their duty in Iraq for their tremendous activities and determination in the process to help Iraqi people.

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