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Maj. Gen. James R. Battaglini, then Commanding General, U.S. 3rd Marine Division, discusses the exercise with a Philippine officer of the 7th Infantry Division.

Veterinarians gave dogs, cats, goats, and other small animals vaccinations for rabies and distemper, a viral disease transmitted between dogs. The animals also received de-worming liquid medication.

"The members of the AFP are good, hard workers and they provided us with a lot of much-needed help and assistance during this exercise," said Maj. Russ Weissinger, a U.S. Marine veterinarian. "We’re all working together to accomplish a common goal."

Engineering Civil Action Activities

In civil action programs in Ternate, Philippine and U.S. forces worked together to complete construction on a bathroom and dining room at Sapang Elementary School and a four-room, prefabricated metal classroom, a three-room building, and a bathroom at Pangasinan Elementary School. Two communities will use these facilities.