160705-M-TM809-105 LEGAZPI, Philippines (July 05, 2016)

160705-M-TM809-105 LEGAZPI, Philippines (July 05, 2016) U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Andrew Rice, Pacific Partnership 2016 deputy chief of staff, speaks with partner nation guests prior to the start of a Humanitarian Assistance Disaster Relief workshop in support of Pacific Partnership 2016. During the three-day workshop, co-hosted by the Armed Forces of the Philippines and Pacific Partnership 2016, Filipino civilians and military service members coordinated a tabletop exercise to simulate multilateral disaster response among partners during a crisis. Pacific Partnership is visiting the Philippines for the seventh time since its first visit in 2006. Partner nations are working side-by-side with local military and non-government organizations to conduct cooperative health engagements, community relation events and subject matter expert exchanges to better prepare for a natural disaster or crisis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brittney Vella/Released)