Story by Petty Officer 3rd Class Mar'Queon Tramble | USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) | 03.19.2019
U.S. 7th Fleet Flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and embarked 7th Fleet staff welcomed citizens from the Quezon City barangay of Blue Ridge ‘B,’ Mar. 17, for a ship tour while pier side in Manila, Philippines...
Story by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal | DMA Pacific - Hawaii Media Bureau | 04.28.2015
Philippine, U.S., and Australian forces joined barangay, meaning village in Filipino, communities including San Rafael, Santa Lourdes, and Sabang to turnover brand new school buildings to elementary and high schools during exercise Balikatan 2015’s ribbon cutting ceremonies, April 28-29....
Story by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal | DMA Pacific - Hawaii Media Bureau | 04.25.2015
Philippine navy Seabees worked shoulder-to-shoulder with U.S. Air Force airmen, from the 673rd Civil Engineer Group, during exercise Balikatan 2015 to build a basketball court for an engineering project at San Rafael Elementary School in Barangay San Rafael, Philippines, April 25....
Story by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal | DMA Pacific - Hawaii Media Bureau | 04.23.2015
U.S. Army soldiers with the 324th Psychological Operations Company, Detachment 1230 visited the barangay, or village, Bahile, to inform community members about exercise Balikatan 2015 and strengthen relationships with the Philippines, April 23....
Story by Lance Cpl. Matt Myers | III Marine Expeditionary Force | 10.08.2014
Members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. Marines and sailors gathered for the engineering civic action project turnover and dedication ceremonies Oct. 8 and 9 in Puerto Princesa and Zambales, Philippines....
Story by Sgt. Anthony Kirby | III Marine Expeditionary Force | 09.23.2014
Health and dental care are both important considerations in people’s lives. However, the required care is not easily available in some rural areas. Those are the areas that need extra help, and those are the places the Philippines and U.S. want to make a difference....
Story by Sgt. Anthony Kirby | III Marine Expeditionary Force | 09.17.2014
Everyday, buildings are renovated or rebuilt to meet new standards and accomplish new goals. While construction is a physically demanding task that requires hours and hours of labor, the purpose behind the effort usually makes it worthwhile....
Story by Lance Cpl. Michael Thorn | Exercise Balikatan | 05.13.2014
Members of the Rawis barangay in Legazpi City, Albay province, Philippines, received medical care, veterinary assistance and medical training from Philippine, Australian and U.S. armed forces May 11-14 during a cooperative health engagement held at Rawis Elementary School....
