Philippine Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Romulo Bajet

Philippine Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Romulo Bajet and U.S. Marine Sgt. Teyddy Gayosso-Torres assist in building the new schoolhouse for Maoyon Elementary School Sept. 17 in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines as part of an engineering civic action project. Part of a series of humanitarian and civic assistance program projects taking place around the area between Philippine and U.S. forces, the ENCAP is focused on improving local infrastructure, while future cooperative health engagements will focus on sharing best medical practices and treating local patients. Bajet is the petty officer in charge with Naval Combat Engineering Brigade, and Gayosso-Torres is a metal worker with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, currently under III Marine Expeditionary Brigade. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony J. Kirby/Released)