U.S. service members help offload a truck full of supplies
U.S. service members help offload a truck full of supplies in support of Exercise Balikatan at Calangitan Elementary School in Capas, Tarlac, Philippines, April 19, 2018. Balikatan 34-2018, in its 34th iteratio... More
161108-N-YW024-022 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (Nov. 8, 2016)
161108-N-YW024-022 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (Nov. 8, 2016) Rear Adm. Bruce Gillingham, commander, Navy Medicine West, San Diego, delivers opening remarks during a groundbreaking ceremony for Naval Medical and Dental... More
Maj. General William F. Mullen III, commanding general,
Maj. General William F. Mullen III, commanding general, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, participates in the Inns of the Corps ground breaking ceremony aboard the Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., ... More
Philippine Air Force Lt. Col. Arman Mampusti gives
Philippine Air Force Lt. Col. Arman Mampusti gives his remarks during the groundbreaking ceremony at Cabu Elementary School in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines, in support of Exercise Balikatan, April ... More
Kahu Likeke Papa (left) and Nalani Olds perform a Hawaiian
Kahu Likeke Papa (left) and Nalani Olds perform a Hawaiian blessing during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Marine Corps Air Station Operations Complex, near the current Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting buil... More
The team that helped make the new building of the Inns
The team that helped make the new building of the Inns of the Corps possible stands in front of the construction site during the ground breaking ceremony aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twenty... More
Philippine Army and U.S. Army Soldiers take a selfie
Philippine Army and U.S. Army Soldiers take a selfie together after the conclusion of the groundbreaking ceremony at Cabu Elementary School in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines, in support of Exercise B... More
Obayashi Corporation employees bow their heads in ceremonial
Obayashi Corporation employees bow their heads in ceremonial prayer during a groundbreaking ceremony on Camp Foster Jan. 15, 2015. The ceremony, called “jichinsai,” was conducted by a Shinto priest. During the ... More
Multinational service members, school faculty and staff,
Multinational service members, school faculty and staff, and honored guests stand together during the groundbreaking ceremony at Cabu Elementary School in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines, in support o... More
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Soulynamma Pharathikoune speaks
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Soulynamma Pharathikoune speaks with the audience during the groundbreaking ceremony at Calangitan Elementary School in Capas, Tarlac, Philippines, April 19, 2018. Pharathikoune is the comm... More
A man cups his hands and receives “temizu,” a form
A man cups his hands and receives “temizu,” a form of ablution to wash the hands of impurities, before attending a groundbreaking ceremony on Camp Foster Jan. 15, 2015. The ceremony, called “jichinsai,” was con... More
Shovels lay next to a time capsule at the groundbreaking
Shovels lay next to a time capsule at the groundbreaking ceremony site in Calangitan Elementary School in Capas, Tarlac, Philippines, in support of Exercise Balikatan, April 19, 2018. Balikatan 34-2018, in its ... More
Students perform a song and dance for multinational
Students perform a song and dance for multinational service members, school faculty and staff, and honored guests during the groundbreaking ceremony at Cabu Elementary School in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, Ph... More
Guests, key personnel attend groundbreaking ceremony for MCAS Operatio...
Key personnel and guests ceremoniously shovel dirt during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Marine Corps Air Station Operations Complex, held near the Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting building, March 15, 2013... More
Fisher House Foundation Groundbreaking Ceremony
Lt. Gen David G. Bellon, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, Edwin R. Murray, former district four Louisiana State Senator, and Gregg T. Habel, executive director of MARFORRES and MARFOR... More
161108-N-YW024-027 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (Nov. 8, 2016)
161108-N-YW024-027 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (Nov. 8, 2016) Rear Adm. Bruce Gillingham, commander, Navy Medicine West, San Diego, delivers opening remarks during a groundbreaking ceremony for Naval Medical and Dental... More
161108-N-YW024-077 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (Nov. 8, 2016)
161108-N-YW024-077 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (Nov. 8, 2016) Left to right, Bob Nanney, Vice President Operations, Caddell Constructions; Capt. David Krulak, Medical Corps, U.S. Navy Force Surgeon, U.S. Marine Corps F... More
Duane Hamada, a principal with Design Partners Inc.,
Duane Hamada, a principal with Design Partners Inc., addresses the crowd during the Marine Corps Air Station Operations Complex groundbreaking, March 15, 2013. DCK Pacific Construction, LLC was awarded the cont... More
Nobuhiko Tsuji purifies the grounds by throwing shreds
Nobuhiko Tsuji purifies the grounds by throwing shreds of paper during a groundbreaking ceremony on Camp Foster Jan. 15, 2015. Tsuji is a Shinto priest and led the ceremony, called “jichinsai.” It was a blessin... More
Royal Australian Air Force Flight Lt. Raphael Abboud
Royal Australian Air Force Flight Lt. Raphael Abboud walks to the podium to give his remarks during the groundbreaking ceremony at Calangitan Elementary School in Capas, Tarlac, Philippines, in support of Exerc... More
Nobuhiko Tsuji poses for a photo after leading a
Nobuhiko Tsuji poses for a photo after leading a groundbreaking ceremony on Camp Foster Jan. 15, 2015. Tsuji, a Shinto priest, performed “jichinsai,” a blessing to ask permission from the earth spirit to build ... More
Maj. General William F. Mullen III, commanding general,
Maj. General William F. Mullen III, commanding general, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, participates in the Inns of the Corps ground breaking ceremony aboard the Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., ... More
The Municipal Mayor of Casiguran Dr. Ricardo A. Bitong
The Municipal Mayor of Casiguran Dr. Ricardo A. Bitong tallks about the dedication between the Philippines and U.S. during the ground breaking ceremony for Esperanza Elementary School in support of KAMANDAG in ... More
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Soulynamma Pharathikoune places
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Soulynamma Pharathikoune places the blueprints for a two-room building in a time capsule with Ma Cecelia P. Santarina (right) during the groundbreaking ceremony at Cabu Elementary School in... More
Obayashi Corporation employees bow their heads in ceremonial
Obayashi Corporation employees bow their heads in ceremonial prayer during a groundbreaking ceremony on Camp Foster Jan. 15, 2015. The ceremony, called “jichinsai,” was conducted by a Shinto priest. During the ... More
A Philippine Army soldier salutes for the Republic
A Philippine Army soldier salutes for the Republic of the Philippines national anthem during the groundbreaking ceremony at Calangitan Elementary School in Capas, Tarlac, Philippines, in support of Exercise Bal... More
161108-N-YW024-083 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (Nov. 8, 2016)
161108-N-YW024-083 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (Nov. 8, 2016) Left to right, Kahu Kelekona Bishaw; Bob Nanney, Vice President Operations, Caddell Constructions; Capt. David Krulak, Medical Corps, U.S. Navy Force Surgeo... More
Kenneth Fisher, chairman of the Fisher House Foundation
Kenneth Fisher, chairman of the Fisher House Foundation and his wife, Tammy Fisher, pose for a photo after the groundbreaking ceremony for the Fisher House Foundation in New Orleans, Nov. 5, 2019. The Fisher Ho... More
Community breaks ground on wounded warrior home
Sgt. Rico L. Rose and Sgt. Nathan G. Zatezalo raise the American flag during a ground-breaking ceremony Friday for a house building project that will help a Marine veteran with disabilities in the future. Both ... More
The Municipal Mayor of Casiguran Dr. Ricardo A. Bitong
The Municipal Mayor of Casiguran Dr. Ricardo A. Bitong thanks Philippine, Japanese and U.S. service members for their dedication to the Philippines during the ground breaking ceremony in support of KAMANDAG at ... More
U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Kyle Stackhouse talks about the
U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Kyle Stackhouse talks about the importance of the Philippine-U.S. partnership during the ground breaking ceremony for Esperanza Elementary School in support of KAMANDAG in Casiguran, Aurora,... More
Nobuhiko Tsuji, a Shinto priest, leads a prayer during
Nobuhiko Tsuji, a Shinto priest, leads a prayer during a groundbreaking ceremony on Camp Foster Jan. 15, 2015. The ceremony, called “jichinsai,” was conducted by a Shinto priest. During the ceremony, he asked p... More
Kahu Likeke Papa (left) and Nalani Olds perform a Hawaiian
Kahu Likeke Papa (left) and Nalani Olds perform a Hawaiian blessing during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Marine Corps Air Station Operations Complex, near the Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting building, Ma... More
The Municipal Mayor of Casiguran Dr. Ricardo A. Bitong
The Municipal Mayor of Casiguran Dr. Ricardo A. Bitong shovels dirt to officially break ground at Esperanza Elementary School in support of KAMANDAG in Casiguran, Aurora, Philippines, Sept. 15, 2017. KAMANDAG i... More
Maj. Gen. William F. Mullen III, commanding general,
Maj. Gen. William F. Mullen III, commanding general, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, gives a speech during the Inns of the Corps ground breaking ceremony aboard the Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif... More
The Municipal Mayor of Casiguran Dr. Ricardo A. Bitong
The Municipal Mayor of Casiguran Dr. Ricardo A. Bitong speaks to attendees of the ground breaking ceremony for Esperanza Elementary School in Casiguran, Aurora, Philippines, Sept. 15, 2017. KAMANDAG has ongoing... More
Royal Australian Air Force Flight Lt. Raphael Abboud
Royal Australian Air Force Flight Lt. Raphael Abboud blesses the construction site during the groundbreaking ceremony at Calangitan Elementary School in Capas, Tarlac, Philippines, in support of Exercise Balika... More
Multinational service members, school faculty and staff,
Multinational service members, school faculty and staff, and honored guests gather together at the conclusion of the groundbreaking ceremony at Calangitan Elementary School in Capas, Tarlac, Philippines, in sup... More
United States and Japan Ground-Self Defense Force soldiers
United States and Japan Ground-Self Defense Force soldiers unload boxes of water from a supply truck at Cabu Elementary School in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines, in support of Exercise Balikatan, Apr... More
VMU-2 breaks ground on new home for Blackjack
(From left) Lt. Col. Kristopher L. Faught, Lt. Col. Danny Howard, Col. Robert B. Sofge, Col. Chris Pappas III and Cmdr. Lance M. Flood use golden shovels to break ground officially marking the start of construc... More
Philippine Navy Lt. Cmdr. Richard Fontanos speaks during
Philippine Navy Lt. Cmdr. Richard Fontanos speaks during the ground breaking ceremony for C.J. Torre Elementary School in support of KAMANDAG in Casiguran, Aurora, Philippines, Sept. 15, 2017. Bilateral exercis... More
Masahito Hayashi, center, stands before an altar to
Masahito Hayashi, center, stands before an altar to pray and receive a blessing from Shinto priest Nobuhiko Tsuji, right, at the conclusion of a groundbreaking ceremony on Camp Foster Jan. 15, 2015. The ceremon... More
U.S. Navy CE1 Jonathan McGrath bumps fists with children
U.S. Navy CE1 Jonathan McGrath bumps fists with children after the ground breaking ceremony at Esperanza Elementary School in support of KAMANDAG in Casiguran, Aurora, Philippines, Sept. 15, 2017. Bilateral exe... More
The Honorable Robert Wilkie, the Secretary of Veteran
The Honorable Robert Wilkie, the Secretary of Veteran Affairs, thanks the Fisher House Foundation for supporting our troops and veterans while they receive treatment at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Fishe... More
U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Kyle Stackhouse speaks to the audience
U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Kyle Stackhouse speaks to the audience during a ground breaking ceremony at Esperanza Elementary School in support of KAMANDAG in Casiguran, Aurora, Philippines, Sept. 15, 2017. Bilteral exe... More
Hospitalman 2nd Class Felecia Eaton takes a selfie
Hospitalman 2nd Class Felecia Eaton takes a selfie with students at Calangitan Elementary School in Capas, Tarlac, Philippines, April 19, 2018. Eaton is a corpsman with Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Med... More
Nalani Olds (left) and Kahu Likeke Papa perform a Hawaiian
Nalani Olds (left) and Kahu Likeke Papa perform a Hawaiian blessing during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Marine Corps Air Station Operations Complex, near the Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting building, Ma... More
From left to right, Brad Smith, Pacific Marine Credit
From left to right, Brad Smith, Pacific Marine Credit Union Executive Vice President/Chief Strategy Officer; Bill Birnie, PMCU CEO; U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kevin J. Killea, Commanding General, Marine Corps... More
Philippine Navy Lt. Cmdr. Richard Fontanos shovels
Philippine Navy Lt. Cmdr. Richard Fontanos shovels dirt to officially break ground at C.J. Torre Elementary School in support of KAMANDAG in Casiguran, Aurora, Philippines, Sept. 15, 2017. KAMANDAG is an acrony... More
Japan Ground-Self Defense Force 1st Lt. Noriaki Yokota
Japan Ground-Self Defense Force 1st Lt. Noriaki Yokota signs the blueprints for a two-room building during the groundbreaking ceremony at Cabu Elementary School in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines, in ... More
From left to right, Brad Smith, Pacific Marine Credit
From left to right, Brad Smith, Pacific Marine Credit Union Executive Vice President/Chief Strategy Officer; Bill Birnie, PMCU CEO; U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kevin J. Killea, Commanding General, Marine Corps... More
From left to right, Brad Smith, Pacific Marine Credit
From left to right, Brad Smith, Pacific Marine Credit Union Executive Vice President/Chief Strategy Officer; Bill Birnie, PMCU CEO; U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kevin J. Killea, Commanding General, Marine Corps... More
Japan Ground-Self Defense Force soldiers salute for
Japan Ground-Self Defense Force soldiers salute for the Japanese National Anthem during the groundbreaking ceremony at Cabu Elementary School in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines, in support of Exercise... More
Marines of Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, Marine
Marines of Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, pose after the groundbreaking ceremony for the new MCAS Operations Complex, March 15, 2013. The $46.6 million project includes ... More
Lt. Gen David G. Bellon, commander of Marine Forces
Lt. Gen David G. Bellon, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and Gregg T. Habel, executive director of MARFORRES and MARFORNORTH, attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the Fisher House ... More
U. S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kevin J. Killea, Commanding
U. S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kevin J. Killea, Commanding General, Marine Corps Installations-West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, speaks to the crowd during a groundbreaking of a new Pacific Marine Credit U... More
Philippine Army Lt. Col. Ramon Antonio E. Bello Cav
Philippine Army Lt. Col. Ramon Antonio E. Bello Cav gives his remarks during the groundbreaking ceremony at Calangitan Elementary School in Capas, Tarlac, Philippines, in support of Exercise Balikatan, April 19... More
U. S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kevin J. Killea, Commanding
U. S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kevin J. Killea, Commanding General, Marine Corps Installations-West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, speaks to the crowd during a groundbreaking of a new Pacific Marine Credit U... More
Benefactors of The Fisher House Foundation ceremoniously
Benefactors of The Fisher House Foundation ceremoniously break ground for the Fisher House Foundation’s newest location in New Orleans, Nov. 5, 2019. This will be the first Fisher House built in the state of Lo... More
Philippine and U.S. officials and service members stand
Philippine and U.S. officials and service members stand together after breaking ground at C.J. Torre Elementary School in support of KAMANDAG in Casiguran, Aurora, Philippines, Sept.15, 2017. KAMANDAG is an acr... More
Multinational service members, school faculty and staff,
Multinational service members, school faculty and staff, and honored guests applaud for Ma Cecelia P. Santarina after she gives her opening remarks during the groundbreaking ceremony at Cabu Elementary School i... More
Master Sgt. Daniel Sable (center), staff noncommissioned
Master Sgt. Daniel Sable (center), staff noncommissioned officer in charge of Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, and ARFF Marines look over the artist's rendering of their s... More
The Honorable Robert Wilkie, the Secretary of Veteran
The Honorable Robert Wilkie, the Secretary of Veteran Affairs, greets Lt. Gen David G. Bellon, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Fisher House Fou... More
Lt. Gen David G. Bellon, commander of Marine Forces
Lt. Gen David G. Bellon, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, converses with veterans along with Fernando O. Rivera, the director of Veteran Affairs, at the groundbreaking ceremony for th... More
The Municipal Mayor of Casiguran Dr. Ricardo A. Bitong
The Municipal Mayor of Casiguran Dr. Ricardo A. Bitong shakes hands with U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Jerome Cinco after officially breaking ground at C.J. Torre Elementary School in support of KAMANDAG in Cas... More
Honored guests lower a time capsule into the ground
Honored guests lower a time capsule into the ground to conclude the groundbreaking ceremony at Calangitan Elementary School in Capas, Tarlac, Philippines, in support of Exercise Balikatan, April 19, 2018. Balik... More
A Philippine Army Soldier records a traditional dance
A Philippine Army Soldier records a traditional dance performed by students during the groundbreaking ceremony at Cabu Elementary School in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines, April 20, 2018. Balikatan 3... More