An Iraqi boy talks to U.S. Soldiers at a pump station
An Iraqi boy talks to U.S. Soldiers at a pump station in Ishtar, Iraq, on Dec. 7, 2008, with English he learned in school. The pump station was the site of a ribbon cutting ceremony today.
2nd Lt. Brian Callahan, from San Diego, the team leader
2nd Lt. Brian Callahan, from San Diego, the team leader of the Civil Affairs Team 33, 1st Battalion, 35th Armored Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Multi National Division – Baghdad, alo... More
An Iraqi army officer, and a prominent member of the
An Iraqi army officer, and a prominent member of the community talk with each other before a ribbon cutting ceremony at a pump station in Ishtar, Iraq, on Dec. 7, 2008.
Assum Abed, the local contractor responsible for the
Assum Abed, the local contractor responsible for the refurbishment of the Ishtar electric and water substations, lets water flow for the first time through the new substations pipes, Dec.7.
A local Iraqi media reporter videos the new pump station
A local Iraqi media reporter videos the new pump station in Ishtar, Iraq, being started on Dec. 7, 2008. His video will show the people of Iraq the good work that the government of Iraq is doing.
A local national serves soda to celebrate the successful
A local national serves soda to celebrate the successful start of a new pump station in Ishtar, Iraq, on Dec. 7, 2008. The pump station will provide water for nearly 2000 people in that area, so there is defini... More
An Iraqi girl poses for the camera at a pump station
An Iraqi girl poses for the camera at a pump station in Ishtar, Iraq, on Dec. 7, 2008. The pump station was the site of a ribbon cutting ceremony today.
A local contractor checks the water gauge after the
A local contractor checks the water gauge after the new pump station is started in Ishtar, Iraq, on Dec. 7, 2008. The pump station will provide water for nearly 2000 people in that area.
Local nationals and Iraqi soldiers check the time on
Local nationals and Iraqi soldiers check the time on their phones before the commencement of a ribbon cutting ceremony at a new pump station in the village of Ishtar, Iraq, on Dec. 7, 2008. The pump station wil... More
An Iraqi boy poses for the camera at a pump station
An Iraqi boy poses for the camera at a pump station in Ishtar, Iraq, on Dec. 7, 2008. The pump station was the site of a ribbon cutting ceremony today.
A local contractor gives a description of the new pump
A local contractor gives a description of the new pump station for the village of Ishtar, Iraq, on Dec. 7, 2008. The man's work will supply water to about 2,000 villagers.
A local worker opens the valve, that allows water to
A local worker opens the valve, that allows water to flow through the new pump station for the first time, in Ishtar, Iraq, to about 2000 villagers on Dec. 7, 2008.
A worker for a company that built a pump station for
A worker for a company that built a pump station for the village of Ishtar, Iraq, describes the pump's capabilities on Dec. 7, 2008. The man's work will supply water to about 2,000 villagers.
Iraqi children cheer after eating cake at the successful
Iraqi children cheer after eating cake at the successful start of a new pump station at Ishtar, Iraq, on Dec. 7, 2008. The pump station will provide water for nearly 2000 people in that area.
A local contractor and one of his employees give a
A local contractor and one of his employees give a description of the new pump station for the village of Ishtar, Iraq, on Dec. 7, 2008. The man's work will supply water to about 2,000 villagers.
Iraqi children cheer at the chance to eat some cake
Iraqi children cheer at the chance to eat some cake after all of their parents have had a piece of cake at the successful start of a new pump station at Ishtar, Iraq, on Dec. 7, 2008. The pump station will prov... More
Local nationals serve cake to celebrate the successful
Local nationals serve cake to celebrate the successful start of a new pump station in Ishtar, Iraq, on Dec. 7, 2008. The pump station will provide water for nearly 2000 people in that area, so there is definite... More
The daughter of an Iraqi army officer holds the scissors
The daughter of an Iraqi army officer holds the scissors that will be used to cut the ribbon at a brand new pump station for the village of Ishtar, Iraq, on Dec. 7, 2008. The pump station will supply water to a... More
The daughter of an Iraqi army officer eats cake to
The daughter of an Iraqi army officer eats cake to celebrate the successful start of a brand new pump station for the village of Ishtar, Iraq, on Dec. 7, 2008. The pump station will supply water to about 2000 villagers.
An Iraqi girl poses for the camera at a pump station
An Iraqi girl poses for the camera at a pump station in Ishtar, Iraq, on Dec. 7, 2008. The pump station was the site of a ribbon cutting ceremony today.
A local Iraqi media reporter videos prominent members
A local Iraqi media reporter videos prominent members of the community in Ishtar, Iraq, on Dec. 7, 2008. His video will show the people of Iraq the good work that the government of Iraq is doing.