Face of Defense: U.S. Engineer in Iraq Earns Top Honors

Elizabeth Burg, an Army civilian who volunteered to deploy to Iraq, was selected for the award from among 22 engineer nominees by the panel at Corps of Engineers headquarters in Washington, D.C.
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“Back home I do research, so hands-on construction is something totally different than what I normally do, but I love it,” she said. “All fields of engineering offer the opportunity to help people and create great change in a very tangible way. It's a very hands-on way to leave your mark and create something to be proud."

Burg graduated with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. She now attends Mississippi State University, working toward her master’s degree. She volunteered to deploy, and has been working in the Balad office as a project engineer since November.

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