Philippine Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Richal Frienmea, right, engineer, Naval Forces Southern Luzon, works alongside U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Andrew Hoisington, combat engineer, 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade (3d MEB), III Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF), at Taysan Elementary School, Legazpi City, Albay, Republic of the Philippines, Sept. 27, 2013 during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2014 (PHIBLEX 14). Members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, and U.S. Marines and sailors from 3d MEB, III MEF, are conducting humanitarian and civic assistance projects, which include engineering projects and cooperative health engagements, in Legazpi City as part of PHIBLEX 14. Humanitarian and civic assistance projects enable Philippine and U.S. military members to learn about each other's culture, train together, and improve interoperability while providing services to areas with identified needs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Katelyn Hunter/Released).