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Tarmiya holds youth center grand opening
By Sgt. 1st Class Brent Hunt, 1st BCT PAO, 4th Inf. Div.
Aug 6, 2006, 15:59
Blackanthem Military News, CAMP TAJI, Iraq - The grand opening of the Tarmiya Education and Youth Center was held Tuesday morning in Tarmiya, north of Baghdad, to the elation of hundreds of local children who now have a place to play sports, read and paint.
The renovated complex is equipped with two full-size international basketball courts, a sand volleyball court, two soccer fields, an art studio, a library, a theater for plays and a place to practice martial arts for those who inspire to be like Chuck Norris.
"This is one of the most successful projects we’ve had in Tarmiya," said Capt. John Bennett, team leader of Civil Affairs team 4, Company C, 414th Civil Affairs Battalion, attached to the 1st Special Troops Bn., 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division. "This (the youth center) will help keep the children off the streets. It’s long overdue."
The center is a $200,000 refurbishing project that took about 120 days to complete. The walls, bathrooms and floors throughout the complex have been completely up-graded with a fresh coat of paint, sparkling tile and new fixtures. Rooms throughout the center have been set up specifically for functions children are interested in, from painting a picture to portraying their favorite character in the theater. In addition, the exterior of the center is surrounded by concrete walls, making it safer for the children who visit.
CAMP TAJI, Iraq - Iraqi youths from Tarmiya play basketball at the $200,000 refurbished Education and Youth Center, which held its grand opening Tuesday morning north of Baghdad. In addition to the basketball courts, the center is equipped with two soccer fields, a theater, an art studio and a room to practice martial arts. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Brent Hunt, 1st BCT PAO, 4th Inf. Div.)
By Sgt. 1st Class Brent Hunt, 1st BCT PAO, 4th Inf. Div.
Aug 6, 2006, 15:59
Blackanthem Military News, CAMP TAJI, Iraq - The grand opening of the Tarmiya Education and Youth Center was held Tuesday morning in Tarmiya, north of Baghdad, to the elation of hundreds of local children who now have a place to play sports, read and paint.
The renovated complex is equipped with two full-size international basketball courts, a sand volleyball court, two soccer fields, an art studio, a library, a theater for plays and a place to practice martial arts for those who inspire to be like Chuck Norris.
"This is one of the most successful projects we’ve had in Tarmiya," said Capt. John Bennett, team leader of Civil Affairs team 4, Company C, 414th Civil Affairs Battalion, attached to the 1st Special Troops Bn., 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division. "This (the youth center) will help keep the children off the streets. It’s long overdue."
The center is a $200,000 refurbishing project that took about 120 days to complete. The walls, bathrooms and floors throughout the complex have been completely up-graded with a fresh coat of paint, sparkling tile and new fixtures. Rooms throughout the center have been set up specifically for functions children are interested in, from painting a picture to portraying their favorite character in the theater. In addition, the exterior of the center is surrounded by concrete walls, making it safer for the children who visit.
CAMP TAJI, Iraq - Iraqi youths from Tarmiya play basketball at the $200,000 refurbished Education and Youth Center, which held its grand opening Tuesday morning north of Baghdad. In addition to the basketball courts, the center is equipped with two soccer fields, a theater, an art studio and a room to practice martial arts. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Brent Hunt, 1st BCT PAO, 4th Inf. Div.)