Abdulbaqi, who had worked for the U.S. government in Kurdistan, holds an engineering degree, but admitted that for freedom from fear, he would gladly give up his occupation. The Kurdish people were given food and water, tea and soft drinks upon arrival. In addition, they were offered a change of clothing donated by military families. As the Kurd nationals arrived, Air Force Civil Engineers and their Navy Seabee counterparts were constructing a mosque at Andersen AFB housing annex. The Kurds will remain at Andersen for 30 to 90 days.
Volunteers help evacuees .