U.S. Service Members Break Ground in Filipino Road Construction Project

BASILAN, PHILIPPINES

10.28.2009

Photo by Lt.j.g. Theresa Carpenter 

U.S. Special Operations Command Pacific

U.S. Army Capt. Charlie Claypool (center), team leader for Civil Affairs team 735, and assigned to Joint Special Operations Task Force-Philippines assists Armed Forces of the Philippines Rear Adm. Alexander P. Pama, commander Naval Forces Western Mindanao and Brig. Gen. Eugenio N. Clemen, commander 1st Marine Brigade, in a ground-breaking ceremony for the Tipo-Tipo-Sungkayot-Matata road construction project in the Barangay Bohe Pahu. The AFP's 1st Naval Construction Brigade is building the bridge with materials provided by JSOTF-P. The road will facilitate access to Basilan's southeast coastline, enabling residents to move south and transport goods and services.

• Date Taken: 10.28.2009
• Date Posted: 10.28.2009 09:31
• Photo ID: 217791
• VIRIN: 091028-N-1008D-090
• Resolution: 3216x2136
• Size: 1.08 MB
• Location: BASILAN, PH