SORTA WISH CPT PATTI WERE AT THE AIRPORT.

In fact, Malone and his five-member mayoral cell are tasked with just the opposite. With the help of several engineer units and a series of contractors, a U.S. military base is taking shape.

There’s a dining facility designed to feed 10,000 people under construction. Next to that will be a living facility for 4,000 troops.

Malone said those on base who currently live in the worst conditions — tents that basically just block the sun — will be the first to move into the facility, which is targeted to open in August.

However, both the dining facility and living quarters are being constructed for a short stay. The military will eventually pick the buildings up and move them to the other side of the airport. The plan is essentially to turn over part of the base to the Iraqi people for commercial air use, and keep part for military operations.

Bet she does too.

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