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Video by Sgt. Scott Vargas

Balikatan 2019: AFP, U.S. Army begin Balikatan 19 construction project at Pagasa Elementary with opening ceremony March 12

3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade

March 12, 2019 | 1:28

AFP Air Force 1st Lt. Marcon Viernes speaks after the Engineering Civic Action Project ENCAP 4 opening ceremony as part of Exercise Balikatan 19, March 12, 2019. During the exercise planning process, military planners visit various locations in coordination with AFP and local officials to nominate sites. Numerous factors are taken into account, including logistics requirements, community need, unit capabilities, and exercise requirements. Viernes is an engineering officer with the 355th Aviation Engineer Wing, Armed Forces of the Philippines. (U.S. Army video by SGT Scott Vargas)