Operation PACIFIC UNITY begins

Release Number: 040813

8/13/2013 - JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- The U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Navy, and the Philippine military will conduct Operation PACIFIC UNITY in the Philippines Aug. 12 to Sep 12, 2013.

Pacific Unity is a bilateral Engineering Civic Action Program (ENCAP) conducted in the Asia-Pacific region in collaboration with host nation civil authorities and military personnel. This year marks the fourth iteration of the operation which began in 2010.

Approximately 28 U.S. Air Force construction craftsmen and support personnel will participate alongside host province officials and construction tradesmen.

Pacific Unity helps cultivate common bonds, foster goodwill and improve relationships between the U.S. and the Philippines by conducting bilateral humanitarian and civic assistance programs.