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Video by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jeremy S. Brandt

490TH Civil Affairs Battalion Constructs Eco-Dome, Without Titles

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa

Dec. 15, 2011 | 1:28

Package of the 490th Civil Affairs Battalion Assigned To Combined Joint Task Force – Horn Of Africa who traveled to the village of Karabti San in an ongoing project to help construct an Eco- Dome, a durable form of shelter that will provide a structure for community activities. U.S. Army Captain Justin Lev, Civil Affairs Team 4902 Team Chief: “The Idea Is That We Are Enabling The Community, The Actual Villagers, We’re Enabling Them With Skills That They Can Use To Build Their Own Village. By Allowing Them To Do That, It’s Going To Bring The Community Together.” Mc2 Jeremy Brandt Reporting: The Project Is Significantly More Cost Effective Than A Traditional Building And Requires Little Maintenance. All The Materials Need To Build The Eco-Dome Were Donated By Non-Government Organizations. The Village Is Supplying Most Of The Work On The Eco-Dome, With The Civil Affairs Team Providing Guidance And Assistance. Mohammed Hamodo Hamada, A Karatbi San Villager: “After They Get This Dome Built It Will Do . . . It Will Mean Lots Of Things For The Locals.” Mc2 Jeremy Brandt Reporting: Reporting From Combined Joint Task Force Horn Of Africa, I’m Petty Officer Jeremy Brandt. Also available in high definition.