U.S. Marines and local citizens unload donated goods from a KC-130 aircraft during Operation Goodwill Delivery II in Zamboanga, Philippines, Jan. 20, 2007. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. RamonaMarie G. Peñala


Marines based out of Okinawa, Japan, are distributing more than 25,000 pounds of clothes, food, health care items and sporting goods to Negros, Leyte and Legaspi communities throughout the Philippines during the second phase of this year's annual delivery. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. RamonaMarie G. Peñala


A local citizen breaks down a pallet of donated goods during Operation Goodwill Delivery II in Zamboanga, Philippines, Jan. 20, 2007. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. RamonaMarie G. Peñala


Local citizens break down a pallet of donated goods as a U.S. Marine watches during Operation Goodwill Delivery II in Zamboanga, Philippines, Jan. 20, 2007. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. RamonaMarie G. Peñala


U.S. Marines, Philippine army soldiers, and local residents work together to break down a pallet of supplies. Each year, U.S. Marines based in Okinawa, Japan, and their families donate clothes, food, and other items to thank the local community for welcoming the Marines to the area for annual bilateral exercises. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. RamonaMarie G. Peñala


Filipino children of Cavalry Chapel Children's Home welcome U.S. Marines bearing donated items during Operation Goodwill Delivery II in Bacolod, Philippines, Jan. 20, 2007. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. RamonaMarie G. Peñala


U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 3 Philippe Chasse visits with children at Calvary Chapel Children's Home during Operation Goodwill Delivery II in Bacolod, Philippines, Jan. 20, 2007. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. RamonaMarie G. Peñala


U.S. and Philippine service members pose for a photo with donated toys that they will distribute during Operation Goodwill Delivery II in Zamboanga, Philippines, Jan. 20, 2007. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. RamonaMarie G. Peñala


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