AMERICANS HAVING TIME...

The American soldiers are apparently enjoying their stay here in Mindanao. Some of them established ties and friendship with the local people and savoring simple sceneries found in Zamboanga City and in Sulu.

LONELY JOE?

In just a brief encounter with US Army Major Gunnar Newman, a member of the Joint Special Operations Task Force Philippines (JSOTFP) civil affairs, he excitedly and openly expressed admiration of the off-shore sites at Camp Majini Pier.

“Napakagandang panahon,” says Newman in slang Filipino words.

A CHAT WITH A FR IEND

US Marines Corporal Jack Flory enjoys a chat with his friend Philip Wee.

Feeling at home, Flory said Wee is like a father to him which the latter agreed.

Flory is one of the American soldiers detailed at the Camp Majini Pier and just wandering around the camp along with Wee curious to know who are the officials arriving on board USS Harpers Ferry.

PIGLETS FOR SALE?

No, this American in military uniform is not selling piglets. I just forgot his name, but Commander Katy Wright earlier gave his name. According to her, this US personnel is a veterinarian sent by US PACOM to join several medical dental action programs (MEDCAP’s) in Zamboanga City targeting household pets and farm animals for vaccination. The photo is provided by the US Embassy information center.