U.S. Air Force photo
Armed Forces of the Philippines and United States military engineers are now working together, balikatan, to build a new classroom at Don Carlos Elementary School in Ormoc. Photo above shows US Marine Lance Corporal Thomas Whitworth, right, and Filipino Private First Class Usabel Aljen weld roof supports during in Ormoc, Leyte, April 23, 2017.
Balikatan 2017 exercise proper will be taking place May 8 to 19 in multiple locations in Luzon and the Visayas region, however, pre event activities are already being conducted which include humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations.
Humanitarian engagements will be conducted in Panay, Leyte, and Samar. US and Filipino service members will work together to renovate five schools and conduct community medical engagements with local residents.
This year’s Balikatan will focus on enhancement of partnership in counterterrorism capabilities in order to build safer communities and work towards the eradication of global terror networks.
The US Embassy said American and Filipino forces will conduct operational and counterterrorism training exercises in diverse areas of expertise, including live fire advanced marksmanship, counter improvised explosive devices (IED), maritime interdiction, and amphibious raids.
http://www.update.ph/2017/04/look-american-filipino-soldiers-working-balikatan-to-build-classrooms/17053
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