Jacob Laurel, 9, swings on a tire recently hung by Armed Forces of the Philippines and U. S. service members in his village of Santa Juliana, April 23. Together with villagers and Armed Forces of the Philippines service members, they repaired two water pumps, hung tire swings in common areas, renovated the schoolhouse and donated books and school supplies to children in need during Exercise Balikatan 2012. Balikatan, which means “shoulder to shoulder” in Filipino, is an annual training event aimed at improving combined planning, combat readiness, humanitarian assistance and interoperability between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and United States.
Date Taken: | 04.23.2012 |
Date Posted: | 04.25.2012 22:35 |
Photo ID: | 565589 |
VIRIN: | 120423-M-TN436-048 |
Resolution: | 4500x3000 |
Size: | 1.37 MB |
Location: | CROW VALLEY, PH |
Web Views: | 45 |
Downloads: | 3 |
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