After the people of the village Qarya-i-Ur created a circle in the gravel, they invited U.S. Army Sgt. Michael Allred, a member of the Farah Provincial Reconstruction Team Civil Affairs department, to say a few words to commemorate the opening of the Ower Elementary School for boys, Nov. 10. "It's been an honour to help your village," Allred said. The project began Aug. 21, 2008, and was completed Oct. 26, 2009. Officially open ten days ago, the school now has 380 students and 24 teachers. School is in session at the Ower Elementary School six days a week from 8:00 a.m. to noon each day with Fridays off.
<br>Unit: Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah
Master Sgt. Tracy DeMarco
Taken on 10 November 2009
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