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Service members lift a truss to restore a damaged classroom at Matangharon Elementary School, Barangay Matangharon, Philippines, as part of Exercise Balikatan, April 3, 2016. The school was damaged during last year’s typhoon and is one of multiple humanitarian and civic assistance projects that demonstrate the commitment to training, cooperation and interoperability between the Philippines and the U.S. The annual bilateral exercise allows service members from both countries to train and enhance human assistance and disaster relief capabilities. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Chanelcherie K. DeMello

Truss Lift

Service members lift a truss to restore a damaged classroom at Matangharon Elementary School, Barangay Matangharon, Philippines, as part of Exercise Balikatan, April 3, 2016. The school was damaged during last year’s typhoon and is one of multiple humanitarian and civic assistance projects that demonstrate the commitment to training, cooperation and interoperability between the Philippines and the U.S. The annual bilateral exercise allows service members from both countries to train and enhance human assistance and disaster relief capabilities. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Chanelcherie K. DeMello

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