The training provides a greater opportunity to understand other cultures and build better relations with friendly nations. This training has broken down a lot of stereotypes. It has cities with malls and country areas. These are regular people just like us. Students hold class under the shade of a tree while their new school is being built by Army Reserve Engineers.
Admiration works both ways.
Agua Fria schoolteacher Roosevelt de Jesus del cid appreciates the fine work the American citizen-soldiers are doing for the school and kids. It is wonderful. It is good to have the Americans here because they have taken an interest in the children and our village. The kids are learning from the Americans and feel comfortable around them. Many soldiers found this exercise to be the best training of their careers.