Building a strong foundation through education at Don Carlos Elementary School during Balikatan 2017 [Image 1 of 14]

PHILIPPINES

04.23.2017

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Markus Castaneda 

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Thomas Whitworth, right, and Philippine Soldier Pfc. Usabel Aljen weld a steel beam for a school classroom during Balikatan 2017 in Ormoc, Leyte, April 23, 2017. Armed Forces of the Philippines along with U.S. military engineers worked together to build a new classroom at Don Carlos Elementary School in Ormoc. Balikatan is an annual U.S.-Philippine military bilateral exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief and counterterrorism. The increased interoperability will enhance readiness of humanitarian assistance and disaster relief capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Markus Castaneda)

• Date Taken: 04.23.2017
• Date Posted: 04.27.2017 10:43
• Photo ID: 3338172
• VIRIN: 170423-N-WI365-1013
• Resolution: 4256x2832
• Size: 1.84 MB
• Location: PH