More than 3,000 US Army soldiers will be coming to the DR to participate in the Caribbean Castle 99 Operation, a US$10 million effort. The operation seeks to rebuild or build bridges and rural schools that were destroyed by Hurricane Georges last September. Similar efforts are also in place in Central American countries affected by Hurricane Mitch. Construction will take place in Monte Plata, areas along the southeast coast and includes the reconstruction of the Manabao, Constanza bridge. The building efforts will take place 13 April through 7 August.
