Photo by Cpl. Hilda Perez | U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific | 04.16.2016
U.S. Army Maj. Alejandro Buniag, commanding officer, Combined Joint Civil Military Operations Task Force, speaks at the closing ceremony for Matangharon Elementary School in Iloilo, Philippines, as part of Exercise Balikatan, April 16, 2016. The construction project is one of multiple Humanitarian Civic Assistance events taking place during this year's exercise, designed to improve the quality......
Photo by Cpl. Hilda Perez | U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific | 04.16.2016
U.S. and Philippine service members salute during the U.S. National Anthem at the closing ceremony for Matangharon Elementary School in Iloilo, Philippines, as part of Exercise Balikatan, April 16, 2016. The construction project is one of multiple Humanitarian Civic Assistance events taking place during this year's exercise, designed to improve the quality of life for the local populace and......
Photo by Cpl. Hilda Perez | U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific | 04.15.2016
U.S. service members receive the Philippine Military Civic Action medal during the closing ceremony for Matangharon Elementary School in Iloilo, Philippines, as part of Exercise Balikatan, April 16, 2016. The construction project is one of multiple Humanitarian Civic Assistance events taking place during this year's exercise, designed to improve the quality of life for the local populace and......
Photo by Cpl. Hilda Perez | U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific | 04.15.2016
U.S. and Philippine service members and school staff members sign turn over papers for the Matangharon Elementary School during the closing ceremony in Iloilo, Philippines, as part of Exercise Balikatan, April 16, 2016. The construction project is one of multiple Humanitarian Civic Assistance events taking place during this year's exercise, designed to improve the quality of life for the local......
Photo by Cpl. Hilda Perez | U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific | 04.15.2016
The Matangharon Elementary School Principal and a priest participate in a school blessing during the closing ceremony in Iloilo, Philippines, as part of Exercise Balikatan, April 16, 2016. The construction project is one of multiple Humanitarian Civic Assistance events taking place during this year's exercise, designed to improve the quality of life for the local populace and strengthen the......
Photo by Cpl. Hilda Perez | U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific | 04.15.2016
U.S. and Philippine service members participate in the closing ceremony for Matangharon Elementary School in Iloilo, Philippines, as part of Exercise Balikatan, April 16, 2016. The construction project is one of multiple Humanitarian Civic Assistance events taking place during this year's exercise, designed to improve the quality of life for the local populace and strengthen the bond between......
Photo by Cpl. Hilda Perez | U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific | 04.15.2016
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Joy Johnson, engineer, assigned to 673D Expeditionary Engineer Squadron receives the Philippine Military Civic Action medal during the closing ceremony for Jaena Norte Elementary School, in Capiz, Philippines, during Exercise Balikatan, April 16, 2016. The construction project is one of multiple Humanitarian Civic Assistance events taking place during this year's......
Photo by Cpl. Hilda Perez | U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific | 04.15.2016
U.S. and Philippine service members and school staff pose for a photo during a closing ceremony for Jaena Norte Elementary School, in Capiz, Philippines, during Exercise Balikatan, April 16, 2016. The construction project is one of multiple Humanitarian Civic Assistance events taking place during this year's exercise, designed to improve the quality of life for the local populace and......
