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U.S. sailors and Philippine soldiers dig a foundation for a home during a joint military community relations project with the Gawad Kalinga Community Development Foundation in Manila, Philippines, May 23, 2008. The sailors are assigned to the USS Blue Ridge, the flagship for Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet.

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U.S. sailors and Philippine soldiers dig a foundation for a home during a joint military community relations project with the Gawad Kalinga Community Development Foundation in Manila, Philippines, May 23, 2008. The sailors are assigned to the USS Blue Ridge, the flagship for Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet.

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