New Horizons 2006 arrives in El Salvador (February 22, 2006)
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New Horizons 2006 arrives in El Salvador
Press Release
February 22, 2006
About 250 pieces of heavy machinery and containers with medical supplies and construction material arrived in El Salvador on February 21, marking the first steps towards the joint humanitarian excercize New Horizons 2006, joint task force Morazan.
The military slip Cape Orlando docked at Acajutla port with the personnel and equipment need for the construction of the base camp for what will be the tenth military exercise in El Salvador. It will take place in Morazan Department, in Northeastern El Salvador.
About 400 U.S. Reserve members from the Army, Naval Force and Air Force from 33 different units in 23 States will take place in this exercise. About 150 Salvadoran military will also participate in this effort. They will build three schools and 2 community centers, dig three wells, and conduct three different medical readiness training exercises, called MEDRETEs, in 11 different communities in Morazan.
The total cost of the exercise will be 14 million dollars. The work will begin in March and is expected to end by June. Last year, New Horizon 2005 benefitted thousands of people in San Vicente.