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    AFP, U.S. armed forces celebrate finished renovations with community members [Image 8 of 16]

    AFP, U.S. armed forces celebrate finished renovations with community members

    GUINOBATAN, PHILIPPINES

    05.14.2014

    Photo by Cpl. Kevin Crist 

    Exercise Balikatan       

    From left to right: Ramon Fiel G. Abcede, U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Richard Simcock, and Ann Y. Ongjoco cut a ribbon to commemorate the completion of renovations and comfort room construction at Dona Mercedes Elementary School May 14 during a dedication ceremony in Guinobatan, Albay province, Philippines. Dedication ceremonies were held around Albay to recognize the completion of the five engineering civic assistance program sites taking place as a part of Exercise Balikatan, including renovations of a school, building of classrooms, and construction of a health center. The exercise is currently in its 30th iteration and focuses on strengthening interoperability and friendship between the two long-standing allies. Abcede is the regional director of Department of Education Region V, Simcock is the deputy commander for U.S. Marine Forces, Pacific, Ongjoco is the municipal mayor of Guinobatan and Nelson is the commanding general of 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (Photo by U.S. Marine Cpl. Kevin Crist)

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    Date Taken: 05.14.2014
    Date Posted: 05.16.2014 09:47
    Photo ID: 1346622
    VIRIN: 140514-M-YP696-154
    Resolution: 4944x3296
    Size: 7.7 MB
    Location: GUINOBATAN, PH

    Web Views: 43
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