Pfc. Jo’el Medina, assigned to 9th Engineer Support Battalion, carefully scrapes excess material from a window during construction at Esperanza Elementary School in support of KAMANDAG in Casiguran, Aurora, Philippines, Oct. 6, 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. KAMANDAG helps maintain a high level of readiness and enhances bilateral military-to-military relations and capabilities. ( Navy Combat

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Pfc. Jo’el Medina, assigned to 9th Engineer Support Battalion, carefully scrapes excess material from a window during construction at Esperanza Elementary School in support of KAMANDAG in Casiguran, Aurora, Philippines, Oct. 6, 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. KAMANDAG helps maintain a high level of readiness and enhances bilateral military-to-military relations and capabilities. ( Navy Combat Camera photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Dominique M. Lasco)

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