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Members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ 2nd Naval Mobile Construction Battalion work with members of the U.S. Marine Corps 9th Engineer Support Battalion and U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5 to build a two-room classroom at San Rafael Elementary School in the province of San Rafael, on the island of Palawan, Philippines, April 16, as part of exercise Balikatan 2015. This school is one of five buildings being constructed as part of the humanitarian civic assistance projects during the the exercise. Balikatan is an annual bilateral exercise between the AFP and the U.S. military meant to increase combined military-to-military training and build relationships in order to support future engagements.

Members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ 2nd Naval Mobile Construction Battalion work with members of the U.S. Marine Corps 9th Engineer Support Battalion and U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5 to build a two-room classroom at San Rafael Elementary School in the province of San Rafael, on the island of Palawan, Philippines, April 16, as part of exercise Balikatan 2015. This school is one of five buildings being constructed as part of the humanitarian civic assistance projects during the the exercise. Balikatan is an annual bilateral exercise between the AFP and the U.S. military meant to increase combined military-to-military training and build relationships in order to support future engagements.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Cristina Porras

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Andrew Sprouse, left, a combat engineer with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, introduces himself to Philippine Navy Seaman Apprentices Raymond Baclason, center, and Arturo Arandela, both Seabees with the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ 2nd Naval Mobile Construction Battalion, at the site of a new classroom they are helping build at San Rafael Elementary School in San Rafael, on the island of Palawan, Philippines, April 16. The three are part of a larger group of service members from the AFP and U.S. militaries, constructing five new buildings across the island of Palawan as part of humanitarian civic assistance projects taking place during exercise Balikatan 2015. Balikatan, a Filipino word meaning "shoulder-to-shoulder," is an annual bilateral exercise with the AFP and U.S. militaries, which helps increase combined military-to-military training and build relationships in order to support future engagements. (

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Andrew Sprouse, left, a combat engineer with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, introduces himself to Philippine Navy Seaman Apprentices Raymond Baclason, center, and Arturo Arandela, both Seabees with the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ 2nd Naval Mobile Construction Battalion, at the site of a new classroom they are helping build at San Rafael Elementary School in San Rafael, on the island of Palawan, Philippines, April 16. The three are part of a larger group of service members from the AFP and U.S. militaries, constructing five new buildings across the island of Palawan as part of humanitarian civic assistance projects taking place during exercise Balikatan 2015. Balikatan, a Filipino word meaning "shoulder-to-shoulder," is an annual bilateral exercise with the AFP and U.S. militaries, which helps increase combined military-to-military training and build relationships in order to support future engagements. (

Photo by Staff Sgt. Cristina Porras

Recruits of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, perform forward combat rolls during the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program test at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 15. Recruits of Company G were tested on various chokes, counters and knife techniques in order to earn MCMAP tan belts. Today, all male recruits recruited from recruiting stations west of the Mississippi are trained at MCRD San Diego. The depot is responsible for training more than 16,000 recruits annually. Company G is scheduled to graduate from recruit training on May 8.

Recruits of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, perform forward combat rolls during the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program test at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 15. Recruits of Company G were tested on various chokes, counters and knife techniques in order to earn MCMAP tan belts. Today, all male recruits recruited from recruiting stations west of the Mississippi are trained at MCRD San Diego. The depot is responsible for training more than 16,000 recruits annually. Company G is scheduled to graduate from recruit training on May 8.

Photo by Sgt. Walter D. Marino Ii

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – United States Marine Corps officer candidates from Orange County, Los Angeles and San Diego complete an obstacle course during Officer Candidate School Prep aboard the installation April 11. OCS Prep is a three-day event modeled to help candidates prepare for the mental and physical challenges of OCS. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Vanessa Jimenez)

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – United States Marine Corps officer candidates from Orange County, Los Angeles and San Diego complete an obstacle course during Officer Candidate School Prep aboard the installation April 11. OCS Prep is a three-day event modeled to help candidates prepare for the mental and physical challenges of OCS. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Vanessa Jimenez)

Photo by Sgt. Vanessa Jimenez

U.S. Marine Sgt. Roberto Santiago throws a fellow Marine during Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training aboard the USS Rushmore (LSD 47) during Certification Exercise (CERTEX) off the coast of San Diego April 14, 2015. Santiago is a squad leader with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. These Marines are training to receive their brown belts in MCMAP. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released)

U.S. Marine Sgt. Roberto Santiago throws a fellow Marine during Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training aboard the USS Rushmore (LSD 47) during Certification Exercise (CERTEX) off the coast of San Diego April 14, 2015. Santiago is a squad leader with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. These Marines are training to receive their brown belts in MCMAP. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos

U.S. Marines with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, rehearse fire-team tactics aboard the USS Rushmore (LSD 47) during Certification Exercise (CERTEX) off the coast of San Diego April 15, 2015. The training used moving around the many obstacles aboard the ship to maintain Kilo Company’s combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released)

U.S. Marines with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, rehearse fire-team tactics aboard the USS Rushmore (LSD 47) during Certification Exercise (CERTEX) off the coast of San Diego April 15, 2015. The training used moving around the many obstacles aboard the ship to maintain Kilo Company’s combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos

U.S. Marines with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provide cover while practicing fire-team tactics aboard the USS Rushmore (LSD 47) during Certification Exercise (CERTEX) off the coast of San Diego April 15, 2015. The training used moving around the many obstacles aboard the ship to maintain Kilo Company’s combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released)

U.S. Marines with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provide cover while practicing fire-team tactics aboard the USS Rushmore (LSD 47) during Certification Exercise (CERTEX) off the coast of San Diego April 15, 2015. The training used moving around the many obstacles aboard the ship to maintain Kilo Company’s combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos

U.S. Marines with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, execute immediate-action drills aboard the USS Rushmore (LSD 47) during Certification Exercise (CERTEX) off the coast of San Diego April 10, 2015. As members of the 15th MEU’s ground combat element, these Marines must maintain a state of readiness while preparing to deploy later this spring. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released)

U.S. Marines with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, execute immediate-action drills aboard the USS Rushmore (LSD 47) during Certification Exercise (CERTEX) off the coast of San Diego April 10, 2015. As members of the 15th MEU’s ground combat element, these Marines must maintain a state of readiness while preparing to deploy later this spring. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Elize McKelvey

A U.S. Marine with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, watches over the objective during an airfield seizure mission as part of Composite Training Unit Exercise on San Clemente Island, California., March 22, 2015. These Marines inserted onto the island to execute a raid and practice their urban combat skills.

A U.S. Marine with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, watches over the objective during an airfield seizure mission as part of Composite Training Unit Exercise on San Clemente Island, California., March 22, 2015. These Marines inserted onto the island to execute a raid and practice their urban combat skills.

Photo by Cpl. Anna Albrecht

U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provide over-watch on their objective during an airfield seizure mission as part of Composite Training Unit Exercise on San Clemente Island, California, March 22, 2015. These Marines inserted onto the island from the USS Essex (LHD 2) to execute a raid and practice their urban combat skills.

U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provide over-watch on their objective during an airfield seizure mission as part of Composite Training Unit Exercise on San Clemente Island, California, March 22, 2015. These Marines inserted onto the island from the USS Essex (LHD 2) to execute a raid and practice their urban combat skills.

Photo by Cpl. Anna Albrecht

U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, run toward their objective during Composite Training Unit Exercise on San Clemente Island, California, March 22, 2015. As part of the 15th MEU’s ground combat element, the Marines practiced their urban movement and room clearing skills in preparation for their deployment.

U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, run toward their objective during Composite Training Unit Exercise on San Clemente Island, California, March 22, 2015. As part of the 15th MEU’s ground combat element, the Marines practiced their urban movement and room clearing skills in preparation for their deployment.

Photo by Cpl. Anna Albrecht

A U.S. Marine with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provides security during a raid on San Clemente Island, California, March 22, 2015. This raid was part of Composite Training Unit Exercise, preparing the Marines and sailors of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and 15th MEU for their deployment.

A U.S. Marine with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provides security during a raid on San Clemente Island, California, March 22, 2015. This raid was part of Composite Training Unit Exercise, preparing the Marines and sailors of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and 15th MEU for their deployment.

Photo by Cpl. Anna Albrecht

U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provide over-watch on their objective during an airfield seizure mission as part of Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) on San Clemente Island, Calif., March 22, 2015. These Marines inserted onto the island from the USS Essex (LHD 2) to execute a raid and practice their urban combat skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anna Albrecht/Released)

U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provide over-watch on their objective during an airfield seizure mission as part of Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) on San Clemente Island, Calif., March 22, 2015. These Marines inserted onto the island from the USS Essex (LHD 2) to execute a raid and practice their urban combat skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anna Albrecht/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Anna Albrecht

A U.S. Marine with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, watches over the objective during an airfield seizure mission as part of Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) on San Clemente Island, Calif., March 22, 2015. These Marines inserted onto the island to execute a raid and practice their urban combat skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anna Albrecht/Released)

A U.S. Marine with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, watches over the objective during an airfield seizure mission as part of Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) on San Clemente Island, Calif., March 22, 2015. These Marines inserted onto the island to execute a raid and practice their urban combat skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anna Albrecht/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Anna Albrecht

U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, run toward their objective during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) on San Clemente Island, Calif., March 22, 2015. As part of the 15th MEU’s ground combat element, the Marines practiced their urban movement and room clearing skills in preparation for their deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anna Albrecht/Released)

U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, run toward their objective during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) on San Clemente Island, Calif., March 22, 2015. As part of the 15th MEU’s ground combat element, the Marines practiced their urban movement and room clearing skills in preparation for their deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anna Albrecht/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Anna Albrecht

A U.S. Marine with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provides security during a raid on San Clemente Island, Calif., March 22, 2015. This raid was part of Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX), preparing the Marines and Sailors of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and 15th MEU for their deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anna Albrecht/Released)

A U.S. Marine with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provides security during a raid on San Clemente Island, Calif., March 22, 2015. This raid was part of Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX), preparing the Marines and Sailors of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and 15th MEU for their deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anna Albrecht/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Anna Albrecht

U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provide over-watch on their objective during an airfield seizure mission as part of Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) on San Clemente Island, Calif., March 22, 2015. These Marines inserted onto the island from the USS Essex (LHD 2) to execute a raid and practice their urban combat skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anna Albrecht/Released)

U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provide over-watch on their objective during an airfield seizure mission as part of Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) on San Clemente Island, Calif., March 22, 2015. These Marines inserted onto the island from the USS Essex (LHD 2) to execute a raid and practice their urban combat skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anna Albrecht/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Anna Albrecht

U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, wait to depart the USS Essex (LHD 2) on a simulated airfield seizure mission during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) March 22, 2015. These Marines inserted onto San Clemente Island where they practiced clearing and securing combat towns in preparation for the MEU’s upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anna Albrecht/Released)

U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, wait to depart the USS Essex (LHD 2) on a simulated airfield seizure mission during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) March 22, 2015. These Marines inserted onto San Clemente Island where they practiced clearing and securing combat towns in preparation for the MEU’s upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anna Albrecht/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Anna Albrecht

U.S. Navy Landing Craft, Air Cushioned 82 with Assault Craft Unit 5, races over the ocean during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) off the coast of San Diego March 23, 2015 LCACs are utilized to transport vehicles, personnel and cargo between the ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and the shore. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry/Released)

U.S. Navy Landing Craft, Air Cushioned 82 with Assault Craft Unit 5, races over the ocean during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) off the coast of San Diego March 23, 2015 LCACs are utilized to transport vehicles, personnel and cargo between the ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and the shore. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry

U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Maritime Raid Force, fire their M1911 .45 caliber pistols during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) off the coast of San Diego March 23, 2015. The 15th MEU's MRF Marines constantly sharpen their skills with different weapon systems to maintain a high level of readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry/Released)

U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Maritime Raid Force, fire their M1911 .45 caliber pistols during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) off the coast of San Diego March 23, 2015. The 15th MEU's MRF Marines constantly sharpen their skills with different weapon systems to maintain a high level of readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry