Philippine and officials gather for a group photo after the ground breaking ceremony at Esperanza Elementary School in support of KAMANDAG in Casiguran, Aurora, Philippines, Sept. 15, 2017. Bilateral exercises such as KAMANDAG increase the ability of the United States and the Philippines to rapidly respond and work together during real world terrorist or humanitarian crises, in order to accomplish the mission, support the local population and help mitigate human suffering. ( Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tiana Boyd)

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