Marine Jeffrey Decen speaks with a Philippine Navy seabee during KAMANDAG construction operations at Esperanza Elementary School in Casiguran, Aurora, Philippines, Sept. 28, 2017. KAMANDAG is an acronym for the Filipino phrase “Kaagapay Ng Mga Mandirigma Ng Dagat,” which translates to “Cooperation of Warriors of the Sea,” highlighting the partnership between the Philippine and United States militaries. Decen is a fire team leader with Bravo Company, 9th Engineering Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, and is a native of Newark, New Jersey.

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