Army Soldiers prepare concrete mix during for building reparations while at San Nicolas Elementary School in Capiz, Philippines, as part of a humanitarian civic assistance (HCA) project during Exercise Balikatan 2016, March 31, 2016. San Nicolas Elementary School is one of multiple HCA projects taking place during this year’s exercise, designed to improve the quality of life for the local populace and strengthen the bond between our two nations. Balikatan, which means "shoulder to shoulder" in Filipino, is an annual bilateral training exercise focused on improving the ability of Philippin

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Army Soldiers prepare concrete mix during for building reparations while at San Nicolas Elementary School in Capiz, Philippines, as part of a humanitarian civic assistance (HCA) project during Exercise Balikatan 2016, March 31, 2016. San Nicolas Elementary School is one of multiple HCA projects taking place during this year’s exercise, designed to improve the quality of life for the local populace and strengthen the bond between our two nations. Balikatan, which means "shoulder to shoulder" in Filipino, is an annual bilateral training exercise focused on improving the ability of Philippine and military forces to work together during planning, contingency and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. ( Army photo by Sgt. Rachel S. Grothe/Released

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