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U.S. Marines and Philippine soldiers work together constructing a two-classroom building during Balikatan 21 in Barangay Ilosong, Plaridel, Ph., April 7, 2021. Balikatan, now in its 36th year, is an example of the long-standing friendship between the Philippines and United States in action. Stock Photo

RM2GKFAC4–U.S. Marines and Philippine soldiers work together constructing a two-classroom building during Balikatan 21 in Barangay Ilosong, Plaridel, Ph., April 7, 2021. Balikatan, now in its 36th year, is an example of the long-standing friendship between the Philippines and United States in action.

Armed Forces of the Philippines Col. Fatima Claire S. Navarro, Surgeon General of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, speaks to Philippine and U.S. service members during a medical subject matter expert exchange ahead of Balikatan 22 in Manila, Philippines, Mar. 21, 2022. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. Military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades shared experiences. Balikatan, Tagalog for ‘shoulder-to-shoulder,’ is a longstanding bilateral exercise between the Philippin Stock Photo

RM2M5K000–Armed Forces of the Philippines Col. Fatima Claire S. Navarro, Surgeon General of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, speaks to Philippine and U.S. service members during a medical subject matter expert exchange ahead of Balikatan 22 in Manila, Philippines, Mar. 21, 2022. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. Military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades shared experiences. Balikatan, Tagalog for ‘shoulder-to-shoulder,’ is a longstanding bilateral exercise between the Philippin

U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, prepare to load onto the Merchant Vessel Green Lake Mobile, Alabama, on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Mar. 21, 2024. Marines used the vessel in order to transport vehicles and equipment for upcoming exercises such as Balikatan and Marine Aviation Support Activity. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Huynh) Stock Photo

RM2WWTJCC–U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, prepare to load onto the Merchant Vessel Green Lake Mobile, Alabama, on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Mar. 21, 2024. Marines used the vessel in order to transport vehicles and equipment for upcoming exercises such as Balikatan and Marine Aviation Support Activity. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Huynh)

US Marines run down a beach during joint amphibious landing with Philippine and U.S. forces on North Beach at the Naval Education Training Center April 21, 2015 in Zambales, Philippines. The beach assault is part of exercise Balikatan 2015. Stock Photo

RMEMJNKY–US Marines run down a beach during joint amphibious landing with Philippine and U.S. forces on North Beach at the Naval Education Training Center April 21, 2015 in Zambales, Philippines. The beach assault is part of exercise Balikatan 2015.

0802216936D-017 SUBIC BAY, Republic of the Philippines (Feb. 21, 2008) Capt. Anthony Pachuta, center, commander Amphibious Squadron (CPR) 11), and Capt. Leopoldo Alano, Commander Task Force 80, are briefed on Philippine and U.S. Navy events during Balikatan 2008 during a pre-sail conference aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The United States and the government of the Republic of the Philippines are working bilaterally to ensure humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts are efficient and effective. U.S. Navy Stock Photo

RM2T52TYW–0802216936D-017 SUBIC BAY, Republic of the Philippines (Feb. 21, 2008) Capt. Anthony Pachuta, center, commander Amphibious Squadron (CPR) 11), and Capt. Leopoldo Alano, Commander Task Force 80, are briefed on Philippine and U.S. Navy events during Balikatan 2008 during a pre-sail conference aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The United States and the government of the Republic of the Philippines are working bilaterally to ensure humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts are efficient and effective. U.S. Navy

(150421) -- ZAMBALES PROVINCE, April 21, 2015 -- A soldier participates in the Amphibious Assault training as part of the U.S.-Philippines military exercises at the Naval Education and Training Command of the Philippine Navy in Zambales Province, the Philippines, April 21, 2015. The Shoulder to Shoulder (Local name: Balikatan) exercises begins in locations in five provinces of the Philippines on April 20, involving 11,500 Filipino and U.S. military personnel. ) PHILIPPINES-ZAMBALES PROVINCE-MILITARY EXERCISES RouellexUmali PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN Zambales Province April 21 2015 a Soldier part Stock Photo

RM2RN3KTR–(150421) -- ZAMBALES PROVINCE, April 21, 2015 -- A soldier participates in the Amphibious Assault training as part of the U.S.-Philippines military exercises at the Naval Education and Training Command of the Philippine Navy in Zambales Province, the Philippines, April 21, 2015. The Shoulder to Shoulder (Local name: Balikatan) exercises begins in locations in five provinces of the Philippines on April 20, involving 11,500 Filipino and U.S. military personnel. ) PHILIPPINES-ZAMBALES PROVINCE-MILITARY EXERCISES RouellexUmali PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN Zambales Province April 21 2015 a Soldier part

Manila, Philippines. 21st Mar, 2023. An armed US Navy sailor stands on the flight deck of the USS America (LH-6) amphibious assault ship during a port visit in Manila, Philippines. March 21, 2023. The American warship is currently on a routine mission operating with its allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. The USS America arrived in the country for a port call, ahead of next month's annual Balikatan or 'shoulder-to-shoulder'' exercises involving U.S. and Philippine forces. (Credit Image: © Basilio Sepe/ZUMA Press Wire) EDITORIAL USAGE ONLY! Not for Commer Stock Photo

RM2PG6W1T–Manila, Philippines. 21st Mar, 2023. An armed US Navy sailor stands on the flight deck of the USS America (LH-6) amphibious assault ship during a port visit in Manila, Philippines. March 21, 2023. The American warship is currently on a routine mission operating with its allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. The USS America arrived in the country for a port call, ahead of next month's annual Balikatan or 'shoulder-to-shoulder'' exercises involving U.S. and Philippine forces. (Credit Image: © Basilio Sepe/ZUMA Press Wire) EDITORIAL USAGE ONLY! Not for Commer

(150421) -- ZAMBALES PROVINCE, April 21, 2015 (Xinhua) -- Soldiers participate in the Amphibious Assault training as part of the U.S.-Philippines military exercises at the Naval Education and Training Command of the Philippine Navy in Zambales Province, the Philippines, April 21, 2015. The 'Shoulder to Shoulder' (Local name: Balikatan) exercises begins in locations in five provinces of the Philippines on April 20, involving 11,500 Filipino and U.S. military personnel. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali) Stock Photo

RMEMJ3DM–(150421) -- ZAMBALES PROVINCE, April 21, 2015 (Xinhua) -- Soldiers participate in the Amphibious Assault training as part of the U.S.-Philippines military exercises at the Naval Education and Training Command of the Philippine Navy in Zambales Province, the Philippines, April 21, 2015. The 'Shoulder to Shoulder' (Local name: Balikatan) exercises begins in locations in five provinces of the Philippines on April 20, involving 11,500 Filipino and U.S. military personnel. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

0904210759M-059 NAKAR, Quezon Province, Philippines (April 21, 2009) Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. forces participate in a medical civic action project supporting Balikatan 2009 at Nakar Elementary School. Civil military humanitarian assistance activities enable Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. personnel to get to know each other, train together, and provide assistance in communities where the need is greatest, improving their ability to operate as one team on joint projects. (U.S. Army Stock Photo

RM2T51NEA–0904210759M-059 NAKAR, Quezon Province, Philippines (April 21, 2009) Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. forces participate in a medical civic action project supporting Balikatan 2009 at Nakar Elementary School. Civil military humanitarian assistance activities enable Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. personnel to get to know each other, train together, and provide assistance in communities where the need is greatest, improving their ability to operate as one team on joint projects. (U.S. Army

U.S. Navy Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 21, foreground, and LCAC 81 maneuver into the well deck of the amphibious dock land Stock Photo

RME1HCMY–U.S. Navy Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 21, foreground, and LCAC 81 maneuver into the well deck of the amphibious dock land

U.S. Army 1st Lt. Andrew Baughman, assigned to the 6th Engineer Battalion, plays basketball with a boy in Manggahan village, Ph Stock Photo

RME1J475–U.S. Army 1st Lt. Andrew Baughman, assigned to the 6th Engineer Battalion, plays basketball with a boy in Manggahan village, Ph

Philippine Army Staff Sgt. Arden Mangaong removes formwork used for molding the foundation of a two-classroom building during Balikatan 21 in Barangay Ilosong, Plaridel, Ph., April 7, 2021. Balikatan, now in its 36th year, is an example of the long-standing friendship between the Philippines and United States in action. Stock Photo

RM2GKFACR–Philippine Army Staff Sgt. Arden Mangaong removes formwork used for molding the foundation of a two-classroom building during Balikatan 21 in Barangay Ilosong, Plaridel, Ph., April 7, 2021. Balikatan, now in its 36th year, is an example of the long-standing friendship between the Philippines and United States in action.

U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Division and 3d Civil Affairs Group meet with staff members of Pag-Asa Elementary School ahead of Balikatan 22 in Orani, Bataan, Philippines, March 21, 2022. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. Military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. Balikatan, Tagalog for 'shoulder-to-shoulder,' is a longstanding bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the United States highlighting the deep-rooted partnership between both countri Stock Photo

RM2M5K420–U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Division and 3d Civil Affairs Group meet with staff members of Pag-Asa Elementary School ahead of Balikatan 22 in Orani, Bataan, Philippines, March 21, 2022. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. Military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. Balikatan, Tagalog for 'shoulder-to-shoulder,' is a longstanding bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the United States highlighting the deep-rooted partnership between both countri

Philippine and U.S. special operations forces work together to problem solve at the Bilateral Battle Staff Academic Seminar during Exercise Balikatan 21 in Taguig City, Ph., April 15, 2021. Balikatan training objectives, such as mutual defense, counterterrorism, and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, promote realistic training that supports Philippine and regional security. Stock Photo

RM2GKGA6R–Philippine and U.S. special operations forces work together to problem solve at the Bilateral Battle Staff Academic Seminar during Exercise Balikatan 21 in Taguig City, Ph., April 15, 2021. Balikatan training objectives, such as mutual defense, counterterrorism, and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, promote realistic training that supports Philippine and regional security.

RM2WWTJCA–U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, prepare to load onto the Merchant Vessel Green Lake Mobile, Alabama, on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Mar. 21, 2024. Marines used the vessel in order to transport vehicles and equipment for upcoming exercises such as Balikatan and Marine Aviation Support Activity. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Huynh)

U.S. Marines with 9th Engineer Support Battalion pose for a photo outside of a daycare facility during Balikatan 21 in Barangay Duhat, Plaridel, Ph., April 22 2021. Humanitarian and civic assistance activities during Balikatan provide direct support to local communities, while enabling our forces to get to know each other on a personal level. Stock Photo

RM2GKH7GX–U.S. Marines with 9th Engineer Support Battalion pose for a photo outside of a daycare facility during Balikatan 21 in Barangay Duhat, Plaridel, Ph., April 22 2021. Humanitarian and civic assistance activities during Balikatan provide direct support to local communities, while enabling our forces to get to know each other on a personal level.

(150421) -- ZAMBALES PROVINCE, April 21, 2015 -- Soldiers participate in the Amphibious Assault training as part of the U.S.-Philippines military exercises at the Naval Education and Training Command of the Philippine Navy in Zambales Province, the Philippines, April 21, 2015. The Shoulder to Shoulder (Local name: Balikatan) exercises begins in locations in five provinces of the Philippines on April 20, involving 11,500 Filipino and U.S. military personnel. ) PHILIPPINES-ZAMBALES PROVINCE-MILITARY EXERCISES RouellexUmali PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN Zambales Province April 21 2015 Soldiers partici Stock Photo

RM2RN3KW8–(150421) -- ZAMBALES PROVINCE, April 21, 2015 -- Soldiers participate in the Amphibious Assault training as part of the U.S.-Philippines military exercises at the Naval Education and Training Command of the Philippine Navy in Zambales Province, the Philippines, April 21, 2015. The Shoulder to Shoulder (Local name: Balikatan) exercises begins in locations in five provinces of the Philippines on April 20, involving 11,500 Filipino and U.S. military personnel. ) PHILIPPINES-ZAMBALES PROVINCE-MILITARY EXERCISES RouellexUmali PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN Zambales Province April 21 2015 Soldiers partici

U.S. Marines from 9th Engineer Support Battalion shovel gravel into bags used to create concrete for the construction of a two-classroom building during Balikatan 21 in Barangay Ilosong, Plaridel, Ph., April 7, 2021. Balikatan, now in its 36th year, is an example of the long-standing friendship between the Philippines and United States in action. Stock Photo

RM2GKFAC1–U.S. Marines from 9th Engineer Support Battalion shovel gravel into bags used to create concrete for the construction of a two-classroom building during Balikatan 21 in Barangay Ilosong, Plaridel, Ph., April 7, 2021. Balikatan, now in its 36th year, is an example of the long-standing friendship between the Philippines and United States in action.

RM2PG6W7C–Manila, Philippines. 21st Mar, 2023. An armed US Navy sailor stands on the flight deck of the USS America (LH-6) amphibious assault ship during a port visit in Manila, Philippines. March 21, 2023. The American warship is currently on a routine mission operating with its allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. The USS America arrived in the country for a port call, ahead of next month's annual Balikatan or 'shoulder-to-shoulder'' exercises involving U.S. and Philippine forces. (Credit Image: © Basilio Sepe/ZUMA Press Wire) EDITORIAL USAGE ONLY! Not for Commer

(150421) -- ZAMBALES PROVINCE, April 21, 2015 (Xinhua) -- A soldier participates in the Amphibious Assault training as part of the U.S.-Philippines military exercises at the Naval Education and Training Command of the Philippine Navy in Zambales Province, the Philippines, April 21, 2015. The 'Shoulder to Shoulder' (Local name: Balikatan) exercises begins in locations in five provinces of the Philippines on April 20, involving 11,500 Filipino and U.S. military personnel. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali) Stock Photo

RMEMJ3DJ–(150421) -- ZAMBALES PROVINCE, April 21, 2015 (Xinhua) -- A soldier participates in the Amphibious Assault training as part of the U.S.-Philippines military exercises at the Naval Education and Training Command of the Philippine Navy in Zambales Province, the Philippines, April 21, 2015. The 'Shoulder to Shoulder' (Local name: Balikatan) exercises begins in locations in five provinces of the Philippines on April 20, involving 11,500 Filipino and U.S. military personnel. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

0904210759M-027 NAKAR, Quezon Province, Philippines (April 21, 2009) Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. forces participate in a medical civic action project supporting Balikatan 2009 at Nakar Elementary School. Civil military humanitarian assistance activities enable Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. personnel to get to know each other, train together, and provide assistance in communities where the need is greatest, improving their ability to operate as one team on joint projects. (U.S. Army Stock Photo

RM2T51NEY–0904210759M-027 NAKAR, Quezon Province, Philippines (April 21, 2009) Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. forces participate in a medical civic action project supporting Balikatan 2009 at Nakar Elementary School. Civil military humanitarian assistance activities enable Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. personnel to get to know each other, train together, and provide assistance in communities where the need is greatest, improving their ability to operate as one team on joint projects. (U.S. Army

RM2M5K41F–U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Division and 3d Civil Affairs Group meet with staff members of Pag-Asa Elementary School ahead of Balikatan 22 in Orani, Bataan, Philippines, March 21, 2022. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. Military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. Balikatan, Tagalog for 'shoulder-to-shoulder,' is a longstanding bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the United States highlighting the deep-rooted partnership between both countri

RM2WWTJC1–U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, prepare to load onto the Merchant Vessel Green Lake Mobile, Alabama, on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Mar. 21, 2024. Marines used the vessel in order to transport vehicles and equipment for upcoming exercises such as Balikatan and Marine Aviation Support Activity. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Huynh)

(150421) -- ZAMBALES PROVINCE, April 21, 2015 -- A tank participate in the Amphibious Assault training as part of the U.S.-Philippines military exercises at the Naval Education and Training Command of the Philippine Navy in Zambales Province, the Philippines, April 21, 2015. The Shoulder to Shoulder (Local name: Balikatan) exercises begins in locations in five provinces of the Philippines on April 20, involving 11,500 Filipino and U.S. military personnel. ) PHILIPPINES-ZAMBALES PROVINCE-MILITARY EXERCISES RouellexUmali PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN Zambales Province April 21 2015 a Tank participate Stock Photo

RM2RN3KWH–(150421) -- ZAMBALES PROVINCE, April 21, 2015 -- A tank participate in the Amphibious Assault training as part of the U.S.-Philippines military exercises at the Naval Education and Training Command of the Philippine Navy in Zambales Province, the Philippines, April 21, 2015. The Shoulder to Shoulder (Local name: Balikatan) exercises begins in locations in five provinces of the Philippines on April 20, involving 11,500 Filipino and U.S. military personnel. ) PHILIPPINES-ZAMBALES PROVINCE-MILITARY EXERCISES RouellexUmali PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN Zambales Province April 21 2015 a Tank participate

U.S. Marines with 9th Engineer Support Battalion and Philippine soldiers with 564th Engineer Construction Battalion construct a daycare facility together during Balikatan 21 in Barangay Duhat, Plaridel, Ph., April 7, 2021. Balikatan, now in its 36th year, is an example of the long-standing friendship between the Philippines and United States in action. Stock Photo

RM2GKFACJ–U.S. Marines with 9th Engineer Support Battalion and Philippine soldiers with 564th Engineer Construction Battalion construct a daycare facility together during Balikatan 21 in Barangay Duhat, Plaridel, Ph., April 7, 2021. Balikatan, now in its 36th year, is an example of the long-standing friendship between the Philippines and United States in action.

Manila, Philippines. 21st Mar, 2023. US Navy sailors walk on the main deck of the USS America (LH-6) amphibious assault ship during a port visit in Manila, Philippines. March 21, 2023. The American warship is currently on a routine mission operating with its allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. The USS America arrived in the country for a port call, ahead of next month's annual Balikatan or 'shoulder-to-shoulder'' exercises involving U.S. and Philippine forces. (Credit Image: © Basilio Sepe/ZUMA Press Wire) EDITORIAL USAGE ONLY! Not for Commercial USAGE! Stock Photo

RM2PG6W2T–Manila, Philippines. 21st Mar, 2023. US Navy sailors walk on the main deck of the USS America (LH-6) amphibious assault ship during a port visit in Manila, Philippines. March 21, 2023. The American warship is currently on a routine mission operating with its allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. The USS America arrived in the country for a port call, ahead of next month's annual Balikatan or 'shoulder-to-shoulder'' exercises involving U.S. and Philippine forces. (Credit Image: © Basilio Sepe/ZUMA Press Wire) EDITORIAL USAGE ONLY! Not for Commercial USAGE!

Philippine Army Sgt. Reyante Bantolo, 564th Engineer Construction Battalion welder, installs window glass for a daycare facility during Balikatan 21 in Barangay Duhat, Plaridel, Ph., April 22 2021. Humanitarian and civic assistance activities during Balikatan provide direct support to local communities, while enabling our forces to get to know each other on a personal level. Stock Photo

RM2GKHBP5–Philippine Army Sgt. Reyante Bantolo, 564th Engineer Construction Battalion welder, installs window glass for a daycare facility during Balikatan 21 in Barangay Duhat, Plaridel, Ph., April 22 2021. Humanitarian and civic assistance activities during Balikatan provide direct support to local communities, while enabling our forces to get to know each other on a personal level.

RMEMJ3DN–(150421) -- ZAMBALES PROVINCE, April 21, 2015 (Xinhua) -- A soldier participates in the Amphibious Assault training as part of the U.S.-Philippines military exercises at the Naval Education and Training Command of the Philippine Navy in Zambales Province, the Philippines, April 21, 2015. The 'Shoulder to Shoulder' (Local name: Balikatan) exercises begins in locations in five provinces of the Philippines on April 20, involving 11,500 Filipino and U.S. military personnel. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

Philippine Army Capt. Elna Ban, Special Operations Command, looks over a handout for the breakout session at the Bilateral Battle Staff Academic Seminar during Exercise Balikatan 21 in Taguig City, Ph., April 15, 2021. Balikatan training objectives, such as mutual defense, counterterrorism, and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, promote realistic training that supports Philippine and regional security. Stock Photo

RM2GKGA9F–Philippine Army Capt. Elna Ban, Special Operations Command, looks over a handout for the breakout session at the Bilateral Battle Staff Academic Seminar during Exercise Balikatan 21 in Taguig City, Ph., April 15, 2021. Balikatan training objectives, such as mutual defense, counterterrorism, and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, promote realistic training that supports Philippine and regional security.

0904210759M-057 NAKAR, Quezon Province, Philippines (April 21, 2009) Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. forces participate in a medical civic action project supporting Balikatan 2009 at Nakar Elementary School. Civil military humanitarian assistance activities enable Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. personnel to get to know each other, train together, and provide assistance in communities where the need is greatest, improving their ability to operate as one team on joint projects. (U.S. Army Stock Photo

RM2T51NF6–0904210759M-057 NAKAR, Quezon Province, Philippines (April 21, 2009) Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. forces participate in a medical civic action project supporting Balikatan 2009 at Nakar Elementary School. Civil military humanitarian assistance activities enable Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. personnel to get to know each other, train together, and provide assistance in communities where the need is greatest, improving their ability to operate as one team on joint projects. (U.S. Army

U.S. Marine Sgt. Osvaldo Familia, 9th Engineer Support Battalion combat engineer, nails in formwork that create columns for the two-classroom building during Balikatan 21 in Barangay Ilosong, Plaridel, Ph., April 7, 2021. Balikatan, now in its 36th year, is an example of the long-standing friendship between the Philippines and United States in action. Stock Photo

RM2GKFAC6–U.S. Marine Sgt. Osvaldo Familia, 9th Engineer Support Battalion combat engineer, nails in formwork that create columns for the two-classroom building during Balikatan 21 in Barangay Ilosong, Plaridel, Ph., April 7, 2021. Balikatan, now in its 36th year, is an example of the long-standing friendship between the Philippines and United States in action.

0904210120A-017 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 21, 2009) The dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) maneuvers into position in a formation steaming exercise with the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during exercise Balikatan 2009. Tortuga is participating in Balikatan 2009, an annual combined, joint-bilateral exercise involving U.S. and Armed Forces of the Philippines personnel, as well as subject matter experts from Philippine civil defense agencies. Stock Photo

RM2T52W5D–0904210120A-017 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 21, 2009) The dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) maneuvers into position in a formation steaming exercise with the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during exercise Balikatan 2009. Tortuga is participating in Balikatan 2009, an annual combined, joint-bilateral exercise involving U.S. and Armed Forces of the Philippines personnel, as well as subject matter experts from Philippine civil defense agencies.

U.S. Marines with 9th Engineer Support Battalion and Philippine soldiers with 564th Engineer Construction Battalion work together to build a two-classroom building during Exercise Balikatan 21 in Barangay Ilosong, Plaridel, Ph., March 29, 2021. Balikatan, now in its 36th year, is an example of the long-standing friendship between the Philippines and United States in action. Stock Photo

RM2GKECHB–U.S. Marines with 9th Engineer Support Battalion and Philippine soldiers with 564th Engineer Construction Battalion work together to build a two-classroom building during Exercise Balikatan 21 in Barangay Ilosong, Plaridel, Ph., March 29, 2021. Balikatan, now in its 36th year, is an example of the long-standing friendship between the Philippines and United States in action.

Philippine Army Capt. Jeffrey Buada, First Scout Ranger Regiment, writes down information for a breakout session at the Bilateral Battle Staff Academic Seminar during Exercise Balikatan 21 in Taguig City, Ph., April 15, 2021. Balikatan training objectives, such as mutual defense, counterterrorism, and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, promote realistic training that supports Philippine and regional security. Stock Photo

RM2GKGA93–Philippine Army Capt. Jeffrey Buada, First Scout Ranger Regiment, writes down information for a breakout session at the Bilateral Battle Staff Academic Seminar during Exercise Balikatan 21 in Taguig City, Ph., April 15, 2021. Balikatan training objectives, such as mutual defense, counterterrorism, and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, promote realistic training that supports Philippine and regional security.

Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and U.S. service members engage in a medical subject matter expert exchange ahead of Balikatan 22 in Manila, Philippines, Mar. 21, 2022. The exchange’s guest speakers included Col. Fatima Claire S. Navarro, Surgeon General of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the AFP and U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades shared experiences. Balikatan, Tagalog for ‘shoulder-to-shoulder,’ is a longstanding bilateral exercise between the Philippine Stock Photo

RM2M5K00X–Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and U.S. service members engage in a medical subject matter expert exchange ahead of Balikatan 22 in Manila, Philippines, Mar. 21, 2022. The exchange’s guest speakers included Col. Fatima Claire S. Navarro, Surgeon General of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the AFP and U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades shared experiences. Balikatan, Tagalog for ‘shoulder-to-shoulder,’ is a longstanding bilateral exercise between the Philippine

A U.S. Marine with 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, prepares to load onto the Merchant Vessel Green Lake Mobile, Alabama, on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Mar. 21, 2024. Marines used the vessel in order to transport vehicles and equipment for upcoming exercises such as Balikatan and Marine Aviation Support Activity. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Huynh) Stock Photo

RM2WWTJC6–A U.S. Marine with 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, prepares to load onto the Merchant Vessel Green Lake Mobile, Alabama, on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Mar. 21, 2024. Marines used the vessel in order to transport vehicles and equipment for upcoming exercises such as Balikatan and Marine Aviation Support Activity. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Huynh)

RM2RN3KWC–(150421) -- ZAMBALES PROVINCE, April 21, 2015 -- A soldier participates in the Amphibious Assault training as part of the U.S.-Philippines military exercises at the Naval Education and Training Command of the Philippine Navy in Zambales Province, the Philippines, April 21, 2015. The Shoulder to Shoulder (Local name: Balikatan) exercises begins in locations in five provinces of the Philippines on April 20, involving 11,500 Filipino and U.S. military personnel. ) PHILIPPINES-ZAMBALES PROVINCE-MILITARY EXERCISES RouellexUmali PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN Zambales Province April 21 2015 a Soldier part

A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, right, prepared for cargo loading at Subic Bay International Airport, Philippines, April 21, 2023. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.) Stock Photo

RM2PYJ30A–A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, right, prepared for cargo loading at Subic Bay International Airport, Philippines, April 21, 2023. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.)

Manila, Philippines. 21st Mar, 2023. US Navy sailors salute on the main deck of the USS America (LH-6) amphibious assault ship during a port visit in Manila, Philippines. March 21, 2023. The American warship is currently on a routine mission operating with its allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. The USS America arrived in the country for a port call, ahead of next month's annual Balikatan or 'shoulder-to-shoulder'' exercises involving U.S. and Philippine forces. (Credit Image: © Basilio Sepe/ZUMA Press Wire) EDITORIAL USAGE ONLY! Not for Commercial USAGE Stock Photo

RM2PG6W1K–Manila, Philippines. 21st Mar, 2023. US Navy sailors salute on the main deck of the USS America (LH-6) amphibious assault ship during a port visit in Manila, Philippines. March 21, 2023. The American warship is currently on a routine mission operating with its allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. The USS America arrived in the country for a port call, ahead of next month's annual Balikatan or 'shoulder-to-shoulder'' exercises involving U.S. and Philippine forces. (Credit Image: © Basilio Sepe/ZUMA Press Wire) EDITORIAL USAGE ONLY! Not for Commercial USAGE

U.S. and Philippine Soldiers, patrol behind a Vehicle Mounted Mine Detector during a demolition breaching range on Fort Magsaysay, Philippines as part of Balikatan 23, on April 21, 2023. The mission included an infiltration to the objective, removing obstacles with explosives, actions on the objective, on-site medicine for simulated casualties and tactical exfiltration from the objective. Balikatan 23 is the 38th iteration of the annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the US military. The exercise includes 3 weeks of training focused on amphibious operations, Stock Photo

RM2PR24A9–U.S. and Philippine Soldiers, patrol behind a Vehicle Mounted Mine Detector during a demolition breaching range on Fort Magsaysay, Philippines as part of Balikatan 23, on April 21, 2023. The mission included an infiltration to the objective, removing obstacles with explosives, actions on the objective, on-site medicine for simulated casualties and tactical exfiltration from the objective. Balikatan 23 is the 38th iteration of the annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the US military. The exercise includes 3 weeks of training focused on amphibious operations,

(150421) -- ZAMBALES PROVINCE, April 21, 2015 (Xinhua) -- A tank participate in the Amphibious Assault training as part of the U.S.-Philippines military exercises at the Naval Education and Training Command of the Philippine Navy in Zambales Province, the Philippines, April 21, 2015. The 'Shoulder to Shoulder' (Local name: Balikatan) exercises begins in locations in five provinces of the Philippines on April 20, involving 11,500 Filipino and U.S. military personnel. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali) Stock Photo

RMEMJ3DP–(150421) -- ZAMBALES PROVINCE, April 21, 2015 (Xinhua) -- A tank participate in the Amphibious Assault training as part of the U.S.-Philippines military exercises at the Naval Education and Training Command of the Philippine Navy in Zambales Province, the Philippines, April 21, 2015. The 'Shoulder to Shoulder' (Local name: Balikatan) exercises begins in locations in five provinces of the Philippines on April 20, involving 11,500 Filipino and U.S. military personnel. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

U.S. Marines with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division relocate during a joint, bilateral, littoral campaign as part of Balikatan 23 in Fuga, Philippines, April 21, 2023. The littoral campaign took place over three days, during which the joint and bilateral force secured key maritime terrain on three islands in the Luzon Strait. Balikatan 23 is the 38th iteration of the annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military. The exercise includes three weeks of training focused on amphibious operations, command and contro Stock Photo

RM2PTFDPM–U.S. Marines with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division relocate during a joint, bilateral, littoral campaign as part of Balikatan 23 in Fuga, Philippines, April 21, 2023. The littoral campaign took place over three days, during which the joint and bilateral force secured key maritime terrain on three islands in the Luzon Strait. Balikatan 23 is the 38th iteration of the annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military. The exercise includes three weeks of training focused on amphibious operations, command and contro

0904210120A-017 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 21, 2009) The Armed Forces of the Philippines Navy patrol boat BRP Artemio Ricarte (PS 37) maneuvers into position in a formation exercise with the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during exercise Balikatan 2009. Artemio Ricarte is participating in Balikatan 2009, an annual combined, joint-bilateral exercise involving U.S. and Armed Forces of the Philippines personnel, as well as subject matter experts from Philippine civil defense agencies. Stock Photo

RM2T52W4Y–0904210120A-017 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 21, 2009) The Armed Forces of the Philippines Navy patrol boat BRP Artemio Ricarte (PS 37) maneuvers into position in a formation exercise with the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during exercise Balikatan 2009. Artemio Ricarte is participating in Balikatan 2009, an annual combined, joint-bilateral exercise involving U.S. and Armed Forces of the Philippines personnel, as well as subject matter experts from Philippine civil defense agencies.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Mike Smith, Special Operations Command Special Operations senior lead, speaks at the Bilateral Battle Staff Academic Seminar during Exercise Balikatan 21 in Taguig City, Ph., April 15, 2021. Balikatan training objectives, such as mutual defense, counterterrorism, and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, promote realistic training that supports Philippine and regional security. Stock Photo

RM2GKGA7H–U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Mike Smith, Special Operations Command Special Operations senior lead, speaks at the Bilateral Battle Staff Academic Seminar during Exercise Balikatan 21 in Taguig City, Ph., April 15, 2021. Balikatan training objectives, such as mutual defense, counterterrorism, and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, promote realistic training that supports Philippine and regional security.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. JohnWilson Navarro, 9th Engineer Support Battalion combat engineer, ensures an outlet box fits correctly during Balikatan 21 in Barangay Duhat, Plaridel, Ph., April 13, 2021. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the U.S. and the Philippines and comes from a Tagalog phrase meaning 'shoulder-to-shoulder,' representing the partnership between the two countries. Stock Photo

RM2GKG3F1–U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. JohnWilson Navarro, 9th Engineer Support Battalion combat engineer, ensures an outlet box fits correctly during Balikatan 21 in Barangay Duhat, Plaridel, Ph., April 13, 2021. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the U.S. and the Philippines and comes from a Tagalog phrase meaning 'shoulder-to-shoulder,' representing the partnership between the two countries.

U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Division and 3d Civil Affairs Group visit a medical facility built during a previous iteration of Balikatan by Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. forces, ahead of Balikatan 22 in Orani, Bataan, Philippines, March 21, 2022. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. Military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. Balikatan, Tagalog for 'shoulder-to-shoulder,' is a longstanding bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the Unit Stock Photo

RM2M5K428–U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Division and 3d Civil Affairs Group visit a medical facility built during a previous iteration of Balikatan by Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. forces, ahead of Balikatan 22 in Orani, Bataan, Philippines, March 21, 2022. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. Military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. Balikatan, Tagalog for 'shoulder-to-shoulder,' is a longstanding bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the Unit

(150421) -- ZAMBALES PROVINCE, April 21, 2015 -- Soldiers of U.S. Marines and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) participate in the Amphibious Assault training as part of the U.S.-Philippines military exercises at the Naval Education and Training Command of the Philippine Navy in Zambales Province, the Philippines, April 21, 2015. The Shoulder to Shoulder (Local name: Balikatan) exercises begins in locations in five provinces of the Philippines on April 20, involving 11,500 Filipino and U.S. military personnel. ) PHILIPPINES-ZAMBALES PROVINCE-MILITARY EXERCISES RouellexUmali PUBLICATION Stock Photo

RM2RN3KWG–(150421) -- ZAMBALES PROVINCE, April 21, 2015 -- Soldiers of U.S. Marines and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) participate in the Amphibious Assault training as part of the U.S.-Philippines military exercises at the Naval Education and Training Command of the Philippine Navy in Zambales Province, the Philippines, April 21, 2015. The Shoulder to Shoulder (Local name: Balikatan) exercises begins in locations in five provinces of the Philippines on April 20, involving 11,500 Filipino and U.S. military personnel. ) PHILIPPINES-ZAMBALES PROVINCE-MILITARY EXERCISES RouellexUmali PUBLICATION

Manila, Philippines. 21st Mar, 2023. A US Navy seahawk helicopter on board the USS America (LH-6) amphibious assault ship during a port visit in Manila, Philippines. March 21, 2023. The American warship is currently on a routine mission operating with its allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. The USS America arrived in the country for a port call, ahead of next month's annual Balikatan or 'shoulder-to-shoulder'' exercises involving U.S. and Philippine forces. (Credit Image: © Basilio Sepe/ZUMA Press Wire) EDITORIAL USAGE ONLY! Not for Commercial USAGE! Stock Photo

RM2PG6W4K–Manila, Philippines. 21st Mar, 2023. A US Navy seahawk helicopter on board the USS America (LH-6) amphibious assault ship during a port visit in Manila, Philippines. March 21, 2023. The American warship is currently on a routine mission operating with its allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. The USS America arrived in the country for a port call, ahead of next month's annual Balikatan or 'shoulder-to-shoulder'' exercises involving U.S. and Philippine forces. (Credit Image: © Basilio Sepe/ZUMA Press Wire) EDITORIAL USAGE ONLY! Not for Commercial USAGE!

(150421) -- ZAMBALES PROVINCE, April 21, 2015 (Xinhua) -- Soldiers of U.S. Marines and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) participate in the Amphibious Assault training as part of the U.S.-Philippines military exercises at the Naval Education and Training Command of the Philippine Navy in Zambales Province, the Philippines, April 21, 2015. The 'Shoulder to Shoulder' (Local name: Balikatan) exercises begins in locations in five provinces of the Philippines on April 20, involving 11,500 Filipino and U.S. military personnel. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali) Stock Photo

RMEMJ3DR–(150421) -- ZAMBALES PROVINCE, April 21, 2015 (Xinhua) -- Soldiers of U.S. Marines and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) participate in the Amphibious Assault training as part of the U.S.-Philippines military exercises at the Naval Education and Training Command of the Philippine Navy in Zambales Province, the Philippines, April 21, 2015. The 'Shoulder to Shoulder' (Local name: Balikatan) exercises begins in locations in five provinces of the Philippines on April 20, involving 11,500 Filipino and U.S. military personnel. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 268, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, lands for a joint, bilateral littoral campaign during Balikatan 23 in Burgos, Philippines, April 21, 2023. The littoral campaign took place over three days, during which the joint and bilateral force secured key maritime terrain on three islands in the Luzon Strait. Balikatan 23 is the 38th iteration of the annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military. The exercise includes three weeks of training focused on Stock Photo

RM2PTFDPA–A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 268, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, lands for a joint, bilateral littoral campaign during Balikatan 23 in Burgos, Philippines, April 21, 2023. The littoral campaign took place over three days, during which the joint and bilateral force secured key maritime terrain on three islands in the Luzon Strait. Balikatan 23 is the 38th iteration of the annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military. The exercise includes three weeks of training focused on

0904210120A-044 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 21, 2009) The Armed Forces of the Philippines Navy patrol boat BRP Leopoldo Regis (PG-847) maneuvers into position at the head of a formation exercise with the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during exercise Balikatan 2009. Leopoldo Regis is participating in Balikatan 2009, an annual combined, joint-bilateral exercise involving U.S. and Armed Forces of the Philippines personnel, as well as subject matter experts from Philippine civil defense agencies. Stock Photo

RM2T52W3H–0904210120A-044 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 21, 2009) The Armed Forces of the Philippines Navy patrol boat BRP Leopoldo Regis (PG-847) maneuvers into position at the head of a formation exercise with the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during exercise Balikatan 2009. Leopoldo Regis is participating in Balikatan 2009, an annual combined, joint-bilateral exercise involving U.S. and Armed Forces of the Philippines personnel, as well as subject matter experts from Philippine civil defense agencies.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Darljp Agcaoili, 9th Engineer Support Battalion combat engineer, poses for a photo during Balikatan 21 in Barangay Duhat, Plaridel, Ph., April 13, 2021. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the U.S. and the Philippines and comes from a Tagalog phrase meaning 'shoulder-to-shoulder,' representing the partnership between the two countries. Stock Photo

RM2GKG3FR–U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Darljp Agcaoili, 9th Engineer Support Battalion combat engineer, poses for a photo during Balikatan 21 in Barangay Duhat, Plaridel, Ph., April 13, 2021. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the U.S. and the Philippines and comes from a Tagalog phrase meaning 'shoulder-to-shoulder,' representing the partnership between the two countries.

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Annika Pearson (second from right), a Communication Strategy and Operations officer with 3d Marine Division, speaks at Pag-Asa Elementary School ahead of Balikatan 22 in Orani, Bataan, Philippines, March 21, 2022. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. Military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. Balikatan, Tagalog for 'shoulder-to-shoulder,' is a longstanding bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the United States highlig Stock Photo

RM2M5K3Y5–U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Annika Pearson (second from right), a Communication Strategy and Operations officer with 3d Marine Division, speaks at Pag-Asa Elementary School ahead of Balikatan 22 in Orani, Bataan, Philippines, March 21, 2022. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. Military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. Balikatan, Tagalog for 'shoulder-to-shoulder,' is a longstanding bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the United States highlig

RM2RN3KX1–(150421) -- ZAMBALES PROVINCE, April 21, 2015 -- Soldiers of U.S. Marines and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) participate in the Amphibious Assault training as part of the U.S.-Philippines military exercises at the Naval Education and Training Command of the Philippine Navy in Zambales Province, the Philippines, April 21, 2015. The Shoulder to Shoulder (Local name: Balikatan) exercises begins in locations in five provinces of the Philippines on April 20, involving 11,500 Filipino and U.S. military personnel. ) PHILIPPINES-ZAMBALES PROVINCE-MILITARY EXERCISES RouellexUmali PUBLICATION

Manila, Philippines. 21st Mar, 2023. Armed US Navy sailors stand as they patrol the main deck of the USS America (LH-6) amphibious assault ship during a port visit in Manila, Philippines. March 21, 2023. The American warship is currently on a routine mission operating with its allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. The USS America arrived in the country for a port call, ahead of next month's annual Balikatan or 'shoulder-to-shoulder'' exercises involving U.S. and Philippine forces. (Credit Image: © Basilio Sepe/ZUMA Press Wire) EDITORIAL USAGE ONLY! Not for Stock Photo

RM2PG6W15–Manila, Philippines. 21st Mar, 2023. Armed US Navy sailors stand as they patrol the main deck of the USS America (LH-6) amphibious assault ship during a port visit in Manila, Philippines. March 21, 2023. The American warship is currently on a routine mission operating with its allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. The USS America arrived in the country for a port call, ahead of next month's annual Balikatan or 'shoulder-to-shoulder'' exercises involving U.S. and Philippine forces. (Credit Image: © Basilio Sepe/ZUMA Press Wire) EDITORIAL USAGE ONLY! Not for

RMEMJ3DK–(150421) -- ZAMBALES PROVINCE, April 21, 2015 (Xinhua) -- Soldiers of U.S. Marines and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) participate in the Amphibious Assault training as part of the U.S.-Philippines military exercises at the Naval Education and Training Command of the Philippine Navy in Zambales Province, the Philippines, April 21, 2015. The 'Shoulder to Shoulder' (Local name: Balikatan) exercises begins in locations in five provinces of the Philippines on April 20, involving 11,500 Filipino and U.S. military personnel. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 268, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, land for a joint, bilateral littoral campaign during Balikatan 23 in Burgos, Philippines, April 21, 2023. The littoral campaign took place over three days, during which the joint and bilateral force secured key maritime terrain on three islands in the Luzon Strait. Balikatan 23 is the 38th iteration of the annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military. The exercise includes three weeks of training focused on a Stock Photo

RM2PTFDNK–U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 268, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, land for a joint, bilateral littoral campaign during Balikatan 23 in Burgos, Philippines, April 21, 2023. The littoral campaign took place over three days, during which the joint and bilateral force secured key maritime terrain on three islands in the Luzon Strait. Balikatan 23 is the 38th iteration of the annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military. The exercise includes three weeks of training focused on a

0904210120A-005 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 21, 2009) The Armed Forces of the Philippines Navy patrol boat BRP Leopoldo Regis (PG-847) maneuvers into position at the head of a formation exercise with the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during exercise Balikatan 2009. Leopoldo Regis is participating in Balikatan 2009, an annual combined, joint-bilateral exercise involving U.S. and Armed Forces of the Philippines personnel, as well as subject matter experts from Philippine civil defense agencies. Stock Photo

RM2T52W5T–0904210120A-005 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 21, 2009) The Armed Forces of the Philippines Navy patrol boat BRP Leopoldo Regis (PG-847) maneuvers into position at the head of a formation exercise with the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during exercise Balikatan 2009. Leopoldo Regis is participating in Balikatan 2009, an annual combined, joint-bilateral exercise involving U.S. and Armed Forces of the Philippines personnel, as well as subject matter experts from Philippine civil defense agencies.

RM2GKG3F2–U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. JohnWilson Navarro, 9th Engineer Support Battalion combat engineer, ensures an outlet box fits correctly during Balikatan 21 in Barangay Duhat, Plaridel, Ph., April 13, 2021. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the U.S. and the Philippines and comes from a Tagalog phrase meaning 'shoulder-to-shoulder,' representing the partnership between the two countries.

U.S. Marines and Philippine soldiers put the finishing touches on the columns and top tie beams as well as completing over half of the brick laying of a daycare facility during Balikatan 21 in Barangay Duhat, Plaridel, Ph., April 7, 2021. Balikatan, now in its 36th year, is an example of the long-standing friendship between the Philippines and United States in action. Stock Photo

RM2GKFACN–U.S. Marines and Philippine soldiers put the finishing touches on the columns and top tie beams as well as completing over half of the brick laying of a daycare facility during Balikatan 21 in Barangay Duhat, Plaridel, Ph., April 7, 2021. Balikatan, now in its 36th year, is an example of the long-standing friendship between the Philippines and United States in action.

U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Division and 3d Civil Affairs Group visit Pag-Asa Elementary School ahead of Balikatan 22 in Orani, Bataan, Philippines, March 21, 2022. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. Military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. Balikatan, Tagalog for 'shoulder-to-shoulder,' is a longstanding bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the United States highlighting the deep-rooted partnership between both countries. Balikatan 22 is t Stock Photo

RM2M5K41B–U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Division and 3d Civil Affairs Group visit Pag-Asa Elementary School ahead of Balikatan 22 in Orani, Bataan, Philippines, March 21, 2022. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. Military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. Balikatan, Tagalog for 'shoulder-to-shoulder,' is a longstanding bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the United States highlighting the deep-rooted partnership between both countries. Balikatan 22 is t

RM2GKEWMJ–U.S. Marines with 9th Engineer Support Battalion and Philippine soldiers with 564th Engineer Construction Battalion construct a daycare facility together during Balikatan 21 in Barangay Duhat, Plaridel, Ph., April 1, 2021. Humanitarian and civic assistance activities during Balikatan provide direct support to local communities, while enabling our forces to get to know each other on a personal level.

U.S. Marines with 9th Engineer Support Battalion and Philippine Army soldiers with 564th Engineer Construction Battalion pose for a photo outside of a daycare facility during Balikatan 21 in Barangay Duhat, Plaridel, Ph., April 22 2021. Humanitarian and civic assistance activities during Balikatan provide direct support to local communities, while enabling our forces to get to know each other on a personal level. Stock Photo

RM2GKH7H3–U.S. Marines with 9th Engineer Support Battalion and Philippine Army soldiers with 564th Engineer Construction Battalion pose for a photo outside of a daycare facility during Balikatan 21 in Barangay Duhat, Plaridel, Ph., April 22 2021. Humanitarian and civic assistance activities during Balikatan provide direct support to local communities, while enabling our forces to get to know each other on a personal level.

RM2RN3KX8–(150421) -- ZAMBALES PROVINCE, April 21, 2015 -- Soldiers of U.S. Marines and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) participate in the Amphibious Assault training as part of the U.S.-Philippines military exercises at the Naval Education and Training Command of the Philippine Navy in Zambales Province, the Philippines, April 21, 2015. The Shoulder to Shoulder (Local name: Balikatan) exercises begins in locations in five provinces of the Philippines on April 20, involving 11,500 Filipino and U.S. military personnel. ) PHILIPPINES-ZAMBALES PROVINCE-MILITARY EXERCISES RouellexUmali PUBLICATION

Manila, Philippines. 21st Mar, 2023. US Navy sailors walk on the flight deck of the USS America (LH-6) amphibious assault ship during a port visit in Manila, Philippines. March 21, 2023. The American warship is currently on a routine mission operating with its allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. The USS America arrived in the country for a port call, ahead of next month's annual Balikatan or 'shoulder-to-shoulder'' exercises involving U.S. and Philippine forces. (Credit Image: © Basilio Sepe/ZUMA Press Wire) EDITORIAL USAGE ONLY! Not for Commercial USAGE Stock Photo

RM2PG6W61–Manila, Philippines. 21st Mar, 2023. US Navy sailors walk on the flight deck of the USS America (LH-6) amphibious assault ship during a port visit in Manila, Philippines. March 21, 2023. The American warship is currently on a routine mission operating with its allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. The USS America arrived in the country for a port call, ahead of next month's annual Balikatan or 'shoulder-to-shoulder'' exercises involving U.S. and Philippine forces. (Credit Image: © Basilio Sepe/ZUMA Press Wire) EDITORIAL USAGE ONLY! Not for Commercial USAGE

RMEMJ3E2–(150421) -- ZAMBALES PROVINCE, April 21, 2015 (Xinhua) -- Soldiers of U.S. Marines and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) participate in the Amphibious Assault training as part of the U.S.-Philippines military exercises at the Naval Education and Training Command of the Philippine Navy in Zambales Province, the Philippines, April 21, 2015. The 'Shoulder to Shoulder' (Local name: Balikatan) exercises begins in locations in five provinces of the Philippines on April 20, involving 11,500 Filipino and U.S. military personnel. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

U.S. Marines, with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, and Philippine Marines with Battalion Landing Team 10, secure a landing zone for MV-22B Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 268, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, for a joint, bilateral, littoral campaign during Balikatan 23 in Fuga, Philippines, April 21, 2023. The littoral campaign took place over three days, during which the joint and bilateral force secured key maritime terrain on three islands in the Luzon Strait. Balikatan 23 is the 38th iteration of the annual b Stock Photo

RM2PTFDP0–U.S. Marines, with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, and Philippine Marines with Battalion Landing Team 10, secure a landing zone for MV-22B Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 268, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, for a joint, bilateral, littoral campaign during Balikatan 23 in Fuga, Philippines, April 21, 2023. The littoral campaign took place over three days, during which the joint and bilateral force secured key maritime terrain on three islands in the Luzon Strait. Balikatan 23 is the 38th iteration of the annual b

0904210120A-009 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 21, 2009) The Armed Forces of the Philippines Navy patrol boat BRP Artemio Ricarte (PS 37) maneuvers into position in a formation exercise with the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during exercise Balikatan 2009. Artemio Ricarte is participating in Balikatan 2009, an annual combined, joint-bilateral exercise involving U.S. and Armed Forces of the Philippines personnel, as well as subject matter experts from Philippine civil defense agencies. Stock Photo

RM2T52W3X–0904210120A-009 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 21, 2009) The Armed Forces of the Philippines Navy patrol boat BRP Artemio Ricarte (PS 37) maneuvers into position in a formation exercise with the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during exercise Balikatan 2009. Artemio Ricarte is participating in Balikatan 2009, an annual combined, joint-bilateral exercise involving U.S. and Armed Forces of the Philippines personnel, as well as subject matter experts from Philippine civil defense agencies.

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Jim Maly (second from right), a civil affairs officer with 3d Civil Affairs Group, speaks at Pag-Asa Elementary School ahead of Balikatan 22 in Orani, Bataan, Philippines, March 21, 2022. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. Military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. Balikatan, Tagalog for 'shoulder-to-shoulder,' is a longstanding bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the United States highlighting the deep-rooted partner Stock Photo

RM2M5K3YN–U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Jim Maly (second from right), a civil affairs officer with 3d Civil Affairs Group, speaks at Pag-Asa Elementary School ahead of Balikatan 22 in Orani, Bataan, Philippines, March 21, 2022. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. Military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. Balikatan, Tagalog for 'shoulder-to-shoulder,' is a longstanding bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the United States highlighting the deep-rooted partner

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Carter Hughes, 9th Engineer Support Battalion combat engineer, paints pearlins inside of a daycare facility during Balikatan 21 in Barangay Duhat, Plaridel, Ph., April 22 2021. Humanitarian and civic assistance activities during Balikatan provide direct support to local communities, while enabling our forces to get to know each other on a personal level. Stock Photo

RM2GKH7H8–U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Carter Hughes, 9th Engineer Support Battalion combat engineer, paints pearlins inside of a daycare facility during Balikatan 21 in Barangay Duhat, Plaridel, Ph., April 22 2021. Humanitarian and civic assistance activities during Balikatan provide direct support to local communities, while enabling our forces to get to know each other on a personal level.

RM2RN3KWE–(150421) -- ZAMBALES PROVINCE, April 21, 2015 -- Soldiers of U.S. Marines and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) participate in the Amphibious Assault training as part of the U.S.-Philippines military exercises at the Naval Education and Training Command of the Philippine Navy in Zambales Province, the Philippines, April 21, 2015. The Shoulder to Shoulder (Local name: Balikatan) exercises begins in locations in five provinces of the Philippines on April 20, involving 11,500 Filipino and U.S. military personnel. ) PHILIPPINES-ZAMBALES PROVINCE-MILITARY EXERCISES RouellexUmali PUBLICATION

U.S. Marines from 9th Engineer Support Battalion shovel mortar from a mortar boat into buckets used to construct a two-classroom building during Balikatan 21 in Barangay Ilosong, Plaridel, Ph., April 1, 2021. Humanitarian and civic assistance activities during Balikatan provide direct support to local communities, while enabling our forces to get to know each other on a personal level. Stock Photo

RM2GKEWN3–U.S. Marines from 9th Engineer Support Battalion shovel mortar from a mortar boat into buckets used to construct a two-classroom building during Balikatan 21 in Barangay Ilosong, Plaridel, Ph., April 1, 2021. Humanitarian and civic assistance activities during Balikatan provide direct support to local communities, while enabling our forces to get to know each other on a personal level.

RM2PG6W1B–Manila, Philippines. 21st Mar, 2023. US Navy sailors salute on the main deck of the USS America (LH-6) amphibious assault ship during a port visit in Manila, Philippines. March 21, 2023. The American warship is currently on a routine mission operating with its allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. The USS America arrived in the country for a port call, ahead of next month's annual Balikatan or 'shoulder-to-shoulder'' exercises involving U.S. and Philippine forces. (Credit Image: © Basilio Sepe/ZUMA Press Wire) EDITORIAL USAGE ONLY! Not for Commercial USAGE

RMEMJ3DT–(150421) -- ZAMBALES PROVINCE, April 21, 2015 (Xinhua) -- Soldiers of U.S. Marines and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) participate in the Amphibious Assault training as part of the U.S.-Philippines military exercises at the Naval Education and Training Command of the Philippine Navy in Zambales Province, the Philippines, April 21, 2015. The 'Shoulder to Shoulder' (Local name: Balikatan) exercises begins in locations in five provinces of the Philippines on April 20, involving 11,500 Filipino and U.S. military personnel. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

U.S. Marines, with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, provide indirect fire support for U.S. Special Forces training operations during Balikatan 23 in Santa Teresita, Philippines, April 21, 2023. Balikatan 23 is the 38th iteration of the annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military. The exercise includes three weeks of training focused on amphibious operations, command and control, humanitarian assistance, urban operations and counterterrorism skills throughout northern and western Luzon. Coastal defense trai Stock Photo

RM2PRBMFX–U.S. Marines, with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, provide indirect fire support for U.S. Special Forces training operations during Balikatan 23 in Santa Teresita, Philippines, April 21, 2023. Balikatan 23 is the 38th iteration of the annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military. The exercise includes three weeks of training focused on amphibious operations, command and control, humanitarian assistance, urban operations and counterterrorism skills throughout northern and western Luzon. Coastal defense trai

0904210120A-035 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 21, 2009) The Armed Forces of the Philippines Navy logistics support vessel BRP Dagupan City (LC 551) maneuvers into position in a formation exercise with the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during exercise Balikatan 2009. Artemio Ricarte is participating in Balikatan 2009, an annual combined, joint-bilateral exercise involving U.S. and Armed Forces of the Philippines personnel, as well as subject matter experts from Philippine civil defense agencies. Stock Photo

RM2T52W4T–0904210120A-035 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 21, 2009) The Armed Forces of the Philippines Navy logistics support vessel BRP Dagupan City (LC 551) maneuvers into position in a formation exercise with the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during exercise Balikatan 2009. Artemio Ricarte is participating in Balikatan 2009, an annual combined, joint-bilateral exercise involving U.S. and Armed Forces of the Philippines personnel, as well as subject matter experts from Philippine civil defense agencies.

U.S. Marine Corps, Col. Brian M. Harvey, officer in charge of Joint Exercise Support Group Balikatan, speaks to Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. service members during a medical subject matter expert exchange ahead of Balikatan 22 in Manila, Philippines, Mar. 21, 2022. The exchange’s guest speakers included Col. Fatima Claire S. Navarro, Surgeon General of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the AFP and U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades shared experiences. Ba Stock Photo

RM2M5K00F–U.S. Marine Corps, Col. Brian M. Harvey, officer in charge of Joint Exercise Support Group Balikatan, speaks to Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. service members during a medical subject matter expert exchange ahead of Balikatan 22 in Manila, Philippines, Mar. 21, 2022. The exchange’s guest speakers included Col. Fatima Claire S. Navarro, Surgeon General of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the AFP and U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades shared experiences. Ba

RM2RN3KXA–(150421) -- ZAMBALES PROVINCE, April 21, 2015 -- Soldiers of U.S. Marines and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) participate in the Amphibious Assault training as part of the U.S.-Philippines military exercises at the Naval Education and Training Command of the Philippine Navy in Zambales Province, the Philippines, April 21, 2015. The Shoulder to Shoulder (Local name: Balikatan) exercises begins in locations in five provinces of the Philippines on April 20, involving 11,500 Filipino and U.S. military personnel. ) PHILIPPINES-ZAMBALES PROVINCE-MILITARY EXERCISES RouellexUmali PUBLICATION

U.S. Marines with 9th Engineer Support Battalion and Philippine soldiers with 564th Engineer Construction Battalion use mortar to lay brick for a two-classroom building during Balikatan 21 in Barangay Ilosong, Plaridel, Ph., April 1, 2021. Humanitarian and civic assistance activities during Balikatan provide direct support to local communities, while enabling our forces to get to know each other on a personal level. Stock Photo

RM2GKEWK3–U.S. Marines with 9th Engineer Support Battalion and Philippine soldiers with 564th Engineer Construction Battalion use mortar to lay brick for a two-classroom building during Balikatan 21 in Barangay Ilosong, Plaridel, Ph., April 1, 2021. Humanitarian and civic assistance activities during Balikatan provide direct support to local communities, while enabling our forces to get to know each other on a personal level.

Manila, Philippines. 21st Mar, 2023. Armed US Navy sailors stand as they patrol the flight deck of the USS America (LH-6) amphibious assault ship during a port visit in Manila, Philippines. March 21, 2023. The American warship is currently on a routine mission operating with its allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. The USS America arrived in the country for a port call, ahead of next month's annual Balikatan or 'shoulder-to-shoulder'' exercises involving U.S. and Philippine forces. (Credit Image: © Basilio Sepe/ZUMA Press Wire) EDITORIAL USAGE ONLY! Not f Stock Photo

RM2PG6W4C–Manila, Philippines. 21st Mar, 2023. Armed US Navy sailors stand as they patrol the flight deck of the USS America (LH-6) amphibious assault ship during a port visit in Manila, Philippines. March 21, 2023. The American warship is currently on a routine mission operating with its allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. The USS America arrived in the country for a port call, ahead of next month's annual Balikatan or 'shoulder-to-shoulder'' exercises involving U.S. and Philippine forces. (Credit Image: © Basilio Sepe/ZUMA Press Wire) EDITORIAL USAGE ONLY! Not f

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ian Orango, 9th Engineer Support Battalion combat engineer, bends rebar to make stirrups used for the construction of a two-classroom building during Exercise Balikatan 21 in Barangay Ilosong, Plaridel, Ph., March 29, 2021. Balikatan, now in its 36th year, is an example of the long-standing friendship between the Philippines and United States in action. Stock Photo

RM2GKECGE–U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ian Orango, 9th Engineer Support Battalion combat engineer, bends rebar to make stirrups used for the construction of a two-classroom building during Exercise Balikatan 21 in Barangay Ilosong, Plaridel, Ph., March 29, 2021. Balikatan, now in its 36th year, is an example of the long-standing friendship between the Philippines and United States in action.

RMEMJ3DW–(150421) -- ZAMBALES PROVINCE, April 21, 2015 (Xinhua) -- Soldiers of U.S. Marines and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) participate in the Amphibious Assault training as part of the U.S.-Philippines military exercises at the Naval Education and Training Command of the Philippine Navy in Zambales Province, the Philippines, April 21, 2015. The 'Shoulder to Shoulder' (Local name: Balikatan) exercises begins in locations in five provinces of the Philippines on April 20, involving 11,500 Filipino and U.S. military personnel. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Johnathan Rocha, 9th Engineer Support Battalion combat engineer, paints a column on the outside of a daycare facility during Balikatan 21 in Barangay Duhat, Plaridel, Ph., April 22 2021. Humanitarian and civic assistance activities during Balikatan provide direct support to local communities, while enabling our forces to get to know each other on a personal level. Stock Photo

RM2GKHBP4–U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Johnathan Rocha, 9th Engineer Support Battalion combat engineer, paints a column on the outside of a daycare facility during Balikatan 21 in Barangay Duhat, Plaridel, Ph., April 22 2021. Humanitarian and civic assistance activities during Balikatan provide direct support to local communities, while enabling our forces to get to know each other on a personal level.

U.S. Army Soldiers, with Able Company, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, conduct a training air assault during Balikatan 23 on Fuga Island, April 21, 2023. Philippine Marines, alongside U.S. Marines, Sailors and Soldiers conducted a ship-to-shore air assault in the Batanes Islands to train for amphibious expeditionary operations in a littoral environment. Balikatan 23 is the 38th iteration of the annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military. The exercise includes three weeks of training focused on amphibious operatio Stock Photo

RM2PWHDHM–U.S. Army Soldiers, with Able Company, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, conduct a training air assault during Balikatan 23 on Fuga Island, April 21, 2023. Philippine Marines, alongside U.S. Marines, Sailors and Soldiers conducted a ship-to-shore air assault in the Batanes Islands to train for amphibious expeditionary operations in a littoral environment. Balikatan 23 is the 38th iteration of the annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military. The exercise includes three weeks of training focused on amphibious operatio

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Darljp Agcaoili, 9th Engineer Support Battalion combat engineer, holds open a bag for aggregate to be put in during Balikatan 21 in Barangay Duhat, Plaridel, Ph., April 13, 2021. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the U.S. and the Philippines and comes from a Tagalog phrase meaning 'shoulder-to-shoulder,' representing the partnership between the two countries. Stock Photo

RM2GKG3FN–U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Darljp Agcaoili, 9th Engineer Support Battalion combat engineer, holds open a bag for aggregate to be put in during Balikatan 21 in Barangay Duhat, Plaridel, Ph., April 13, 2021. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the U.S. and the Philippines and comes from a Tagalog phrase meaning 'shoulder-to-shoulder,' representing the partnership between the two countries.

0904210120A-206 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 21, 2009) The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), center, steams in formation with, from right rear, the dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46), the Armed Forces of the Philippines Navy destroyer escort BRP Rajah Humabon (PF 11), the Armed Forces of the Philippines Navy patrol boat BRP Leopoldo Regis (PG-847), the Armed Forces of the Philippines Navy patrol boat BRP Artemio Ricarte (PS 37) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines Navy logistics support vessel BRP Dagupan City (LC 551) during exercise Balikatan 2009. Leopoldo Regis i Stock Photo

RM2T52W5H–0904210120A-206 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 21, 2009) The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), center, steams in formation with, from right rear, the dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46), the Armed Forces of the Philippines Navy destroyer escort BRP Rajah Humabon (PF 11), the Armed Forces of the Philippines Navy patrol boat BRP Leopoldo Regis (PG-847), the Armed Forces of the Philippines Navy patrol boat BRP Artemio Ricarte (PS 37) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines Navy logistics support vessel BRP Dagupan City (LC 551) during exercise Balikatan 2009. Leopoldo Regis i

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Braylin Mejia, 9th Engineer Support Battalion combat engineer, stacks bricks used for the construction of a two-classroom building during Balikatan 21 in Barangay Ilosong, Plaridel, Ph., April 1, 2021. Humanitarian and civic assistance activities during Balikatan provide direct support to local communities, while enabling our forces to get to know each other on a personal level. Stock Photo

RM2GKEWMC–U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Braylin Mejia, 9th Engineer Support Battalion combat engineer, stacks bricks used for the construction of a two-classroom building during Balikatan 21 in Barangay Ilosong, Plaridel, Ph., April 1, 2021. Humanitarian and civic assistance activities during Balikatan provide direct support to local communities, while enabling our forces to get to know each other on a personal level.

230421-N-OX430-1258 A Philippine Marine draws his pistol while practicing transition drills during live fire weapons training alongside U.S. Naval Special Warfare operators in Palawan, Philippines during Balikatan 23, April 21, 2023. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. Naval Special Warfare is the nation’s elite maritime special operations force, uniquely positioned to extend the Fleet’s reach and gain and ma Stock Photo

RM2R15BE1–230421-N-OX430-1258 A Philippine Marine draws his pistol while practicing transition drills during live fire weapons training alongside U.S. Naval Special Warfare operators in Palawan, Philippines during Balikatan 23, April 21, 2023. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. Naval Special Warfare is the nation’s elite maritime special operations force, uniquely positioned to extend the Fleet’s reach and gain and ma

RM2RN3KWK–(150421) -- ZAMBALES PROVINCE, April 21, 2015 -- Soldiers of U.S. Marines and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) participate in the Amphibious Assault training as part of the U.S.-Philippines military exercises at the Naval Education and Training Command of the Philippine Navy in Zambales Province, the Philippines, April 21, 2015. The Shoulder to Shoulder (Local name: Balikatan) exercises begins in locations in five provinces of the Philippines on April 20, involving 11,500 Filipino and U.S. military personnel. ) PHILIPPINES-ZAMBALES PROVINCE-MILITARY EXERCISES RouellexUmali PUBLICATION

RM2PG9E80–Manila, Philippines. 21st Mar, 2023. An armed US Navy sailor stands on the flight deck of the USS America (LH-6) amphibious assault ship during a port visit in Manila, Philippines. March 21, 2023. The American warship is currently on a routine mission operating with its allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. The USS America arrived in the country for a port call, ahead of next month's annual Balikatan or 'shoulder-to-shoulder'' exercises involving U.S. and Philippine forces. (Credit Image: © Basilio Sepe/ZUMA Press Wire) EDITORIAL USAGE ONLY! Not for Commer

RMEMJ3DH–(150421) -- ZAMBALES PROVINCE, April 21, 2015 (Xinhua) -- Soldiers of U.S. Marines and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) participate in the Amphibious Assault training as part of the U.S.-Philippines military exercises at the Naval Education and Training Command of the Philippine Navy in Zambales Province, the Philippines, April 21, 2015. The 'Shoulder to Shoulder' (Local name: Balikatan) exercises begins in locations in five provinces of the Philippines on April 20, involving 11,500 Filipino and U.S. military personnel. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

0904219950J-022 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 21, 2009) U.S. Navy and Armed Forces of the Philippines Navy ships are underway during exercise Balikatan 2009. From left, the Armed Forces of the Philippines Navy logistics support vessel BRP Dagupan City (LC 551), the Armed Forces of the Philippines Navy destroyer escort BRP Rajah Humabon (PF 11), the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46), the Armed Forces of the Philippines Navy patrol boat BRP Leopoldo Regis (PG-847), and the Armed Forces of the Philippines Navy patrol boat BRP Artemio Ricarte Stock Photo

RM2T52W56–0904219950J-022 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 21, 2009) U.S. Navy and Armed Forces of the Philippines Navy ships are underway during exercise Balikatan 2009. From left, the Armed Forces of the Philippines Navy logistics support vessel BRP Dagupan City (LC 551), the Armed Forces of the Philippines Navy destroyer escort BRP Rajah Humabon (PF 11), the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46), the Armed Forces of the Philippines Navy patrol boat BRP Leopoldo Regis (PG-847), and the Armed Forces of the Philippines Navy patrol boat BRP Artemio Ricarte

U.S. Marines from 9th Engineer Support Battalion pass buckets of mortar used to lay brick down an assembly line for the construction of a two-classroom building during Balikatan 21 in Barangay Ilosong, Plaridel, Ph., April 1, 2021. Humanitarian and civic assistance activities during Balikatan provide direct support to local communities, while enabling our forces to get to know each other on a personal level. Stock Photo

RM2GKEWK8–U.S. Marines from 9th Engineer Support Battalion pass buckets of mortar used to lay brick down an assembly line for the construction of a two-classroom building during Balikatan 21 in Barangay Ilosong, Plaridel, Ph., April 1, 2021. Humanitarian and civic assistance activities during Balikatan provide direct support to local communities, while enabling our forces to get to know each other on a personal level.

230421-N-OX430-1127 Philippine Sailors assigned to Naval Special Operations Units and U.S. Naval Special Warfare operators perform live fire weapons training in Palawan, Philippines during Balikatan 23, April 21, 2023. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. Naval Special Warfare is the nation’s elite maritime special operations force, uniquely positioned to extend the Fleet’s reach and gain and maintain access f Stock Photo

RM2R15BF1–230421-N-OX430-1127 Philippine Sailors assigned to Naval Special Operations Units and U.S. Naval Special Warfare operators perform live fire weapons training in Palawan, Philippines during Balikatan 23, April 21, 2023. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. Naval Special Warfare is the nation’s elite maritime special operations force, uniquely positioned to extend the Fleet’s reach and gain and maintain access f

Manila, Philippines. 21st Mar, 2023. An armed US Navy walks past a seahawk helicopter on board the USS America (LH-6) amphibious assault ship during a port visit in Manila, Philippines. March 21, 2023. The American warship is currently on a routine mission operating with its allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. The USS America arrived in the country for a port call, ahead of next month's annual Balikatan or 'shoulder-to-shoulder'' exercises involving U.S. and Philippine forces. (Credit Image: © Basilio Sepe/ZUMA Press Wire) EDITORIAL USAGE ONLY! Not for C Stock Photo

RM2PG6W5W–Manila, Philippines. 21st Mar, 2023. An armed US Navy walks past a seahawk helicopter on board the USS America (LH-6) amphibious assault ship during a port visit in Manila, Philippines. March 21, 2023. The American warship is currently on a routine mission operating with its allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. The USS America arrived in the country for a port call, ahead of next month's annual Balikatan or 'shoulder-to-shoulder'' exercises involving U.S. and Philippine forces. (Credit Image: © Basilio Sepe/ZUMA Press Wire) EDITORIAL USAGE ONLY! Not for C

PHILIPPINES SEA (April 21, 2009) – The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) leads ships formation during photo exercise (PHOTOEX) with Philippines Navy ships BRP Rajah Humabon (PF 11), BRP Leopoldo Regis (PG 847), BRP Dagupan City (LC 551), BRP Artemio Ricarte (PS 37), and U.S. Navy ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) (not included in the picture), during Balikatan 2009 (BK09), which is an annual combined, joint-bilateral exercise involving U.S. Military and Armed Forces of the Philippines personnel as well as subject-matter experts from Philippine Civil Defense Agencies. BK09 is Stock Photo

RMRJETBH–PHILIPPINES SEA (April 21, 2009) – The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) leads ships formation during photo exercise (PHOTOEX) with Philippines Navy ships BRP Rajah Humabon (PF 11), BRP Leopoldo Regis (PG 847), BRP Dagupan City (LC 551), BRP Artemio Ricarte (PS 37), and U.S. Navy ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) (not included in the picture), during Balikatan 2009 (BK09), which is an annual combined, joint-bilateral exercise involving U.S. Military and Armed Forces of the Philippines personnel as well as subject-matter experts from Philippine Civil Defense Agencies. BK09 is

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kenneth Norris, 9th Engineer Support Battalion combat engineer, creates stirrups by bending rebar into a square for a new daycare center during Balikatan 21 in Barangay Duhat, Plaridel, Ph., April 1, 2021. Humanitarian and civic assistance activities during Balikatan provide direct support to local communities, while enabling our forces to get to know each other on a personal level. Stock Photo

RM2GKEWKA–U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kenneth Norris, 9th Engineer Support Battalion combat engineer, creates stirrups by bending rebar into a square for a new daycare center during Balikatan 21 in Barangay Duhat, Plaridel, Ph., April 1, 2021. Humanitarian and civic assistance activities during Balikatan provide direct support to local communities, while enabling our forces to get to know each other on a personal level.

230421-N-OX430-1468 A Philippine Sailor assigned to a Naval Special Operations Unit shoots at targets while conducting live fire weapons training with U.S. Naval Special Warfare operators in Palawan, Philippines during Balikatan 23, April 21, 2023. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. Naval Special Warfare is the nation’s elite maritime special operations force, uniquely positioned to extend the Fleet’s reach Stock Photo

RM2R15BE9–230421-N-OX430-1468 A Philippine Sailor assigned to a Naval Special Operations Unit shoots at targets while conducting live fire weapons training with U.S. Naval Special Warfare operators in Palawan, Philippines during Balikatan 23, April 21, 2023. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. Naval Special Warfare is the nation’s elite maritime special operations force, uniquely positioned to extend the Fleet’s reach

Armed Forces of the Philippines Army Sgt. Nieves tightens a leveling line to help ensure all the cinder blocks are aligned properly in San Pedro, Moncada, Tarlac, Philippines, March 21, 2019, during Balikatan 2019. The U.S. military is proud to participate in this Philippines-hosted exercise in order to conduct capabilities development training that enhances our forces’ tactics, techniques, and procedures across a wide range of military operations. Stock Photo

RMT4DA0H–Armed Forces of the Philippines Army Sgt. Nieves tightens a leveling line to help ensure all the cinder blocks are aligned properly in San Pedro, Moncada, Tarlac, Philippines, March 21, 2019, during Balikatan 2019. The U.S. military is proud to participate in this Philippines-hosted exercise in order to conduct capabilities development training that enhances our forces’ tactics, techniques, and procedures across a wide range of military operations.

Manila, Philippines. 21st Mar, 2023. A US Navy sailor stands on the main deck of the USS America (LH-6) amphibious assault ship during a port visit in Manila, Philippines. March 21, 2023. The American warship is currently on a routine mission operating with its allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. The USS America arrived in the country for a port call, ahead of next month's annual Balikatan or 'shoulder-to-shoulder'' exercises involving U.S. and Philippine forces. (Credit Image: © Basilio Sepe/ZUMA Press Wire) EDITORIAL USAGE ONLY! Not for Commercial USAG Stock Photo

RM2PG6W4B–Manila, Philippines. 21st Mar, 2023. A US Navy sailor stands on the main deck of the USS America (LH-6) amphibious assault ship during a port visit in Manila, Philippines. March 21, 2023. The American warship is currently on a routine mission operating with its allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. The USS America arrived in the country for a port call, ahead of next month's annual Balikatan or 'shoulder-to-shoulder'' exercises involving U.S. and Philippine forces. (Credit Image: © Basilio Sepe/ZUMA Press Wire) EDITORIAL USAGE ONLY! Not for Commercial USAG

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