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U.S. Soldiers on alert during Exercise Balikatan in the Philippines. Stock Photo

RF2WD20TC–U.S. Soldiers on alert during Exercise Balikatan in the Philippines.

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. David Mancilla, left, Communication Strategy and Operations Officer, III Marine Expeditionary Force and Philippine Navy Lt. Liezl M. Vidallon, left-center, Exercise Balikatan combined joint information bureau co-director, answer questions from the media prior to the start of the amphibious exercise (AMPHIBEX) at the Naval Education and Training Command, Naval Station Leovigildo Gantioqui, San Antonio, Zambales, Philippines May 9, 2018, May 9, 2018. Exercise Balikatan, in its 34th iteration, is an annual U.S.-Philippine military training focused on a variety of mission Stock Photo

RMMN2EP7–U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. David Mancilla, left, Communication Strategy and Operations Officer, III Marine Expeditionary Force and Philippine Navy Lt. Liezl M. Vidallon, left-center, Exercise Balikatan combined joint information bureau co-director, answer questions from the media prior to the start of the amphibious exercise (AMPHIBEX) at the Naval Education and Training Command, Naval Station Leovigildo Gantioqui, San Antonio, Zambales, Philippines May 9, 2018, May 9, 2018. Exercise Balikatan, in its 34th iteration, is an annual U.S.-Philippine military training focused on a variety of mission

A U.S. Marine Corps assault amphibious vehicle approaches the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp during Exercise Balikatan 2019 April 9, 2019 in the South China Sea. Balikatan is an annual cooperative U.S.- Philippine military training exercise focused on disaster relief, counter-terrorism, and joint military operations. Stock Photo

RMT3MGHN–A U.S. Marine Corps assault amphibious vehicle approaches the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp during Exercise Balikatan 2019 April 9, 2019 in the South China Sea. Balikatan is an annual cooperative U.S.- Philippine military training exercise focused on disaster relief, counter-terrorism, and joint military operations.

The U.S. Military Sealift Command's maritime prepositioning force ship USNS 1st Lt. Jack Lummus (T-AK-3011) arrives at Subic Bay in preparation for exercise 'Balikatan 16'. The exercise, in its 32nd iteration, was scheduled to take place on the Philippine islands of Luzon, Palawan, and Panay and is an annual bilateral exercise that involves U.S. military and Armed Forces of the Philippines personnel and subject matter experts from Philippine Civil Defense agencies, March 29 2016 Stock Photo

RM2PRC8M3–The U.S. Military Sealift Command's maritime prepositioning force ship USNS 1st Lt. Jack Lummus (T-AK-3011) arrives at Subic Bay in preparation for exercise 'Balikatan 16'. The exercise, in its 32nd iteration, was scheduled to take place on the Philippine islands of Luzon, Palawan, and Panay and is an annual bilateral exercise that involves U.S. military and Armed Forces of the Philippines personnel and subject matter experts from Philippine Civil Defense agencies, March 29 2016

U.S. Army Capt. Natalie Wendling autographs local kid's notebooks at a medical civic action program during exercise Balikatan 2007 in Lanao Del Norte, Republic of the Philippines, on Feb. 23, 2007. Balikatan 2007 focuses on interoperability of forces and humanitarian/civic assistance operations. Wendling is from veterinary services, Misawa Air Base, Japan. Stock Photo

RMW89TT9–U.S. Army Capt. Natalie Wendling autographs local kid's notebooks at a medical civic action program during exercise Balikatan 2007 in Lanao Del Norte, Republic of the Philippines, on Feb. 23, 2007. Balikatan 2007 focuses on interoperability of forces and humanitarian/civic assistance operations. Wendling is from veterinary services, Misawa Air Base, Japan.

190406-N-SA412-0054 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 6, 2019) - The guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) and the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) conduct a fueling-at-sea during Exercise Balikatan 2019. In its 35th iteration, Balikatan is an annual U.S.-Philippine military training exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counter-terrorism, and other combined military operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sean Galbreath) Stock Photo

RMT3AM72–190406-N-SA412-0054 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 6, 2019) - The guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) and the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) conduct a fueling-at-sea during Exercise Balikatan 2019. In its 35th iteration, Balikatan is an annual U.S.-Philippine military training exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counter-terrorism, and other combined military operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sean Galbreath)

A U.S. Soldier speaks at a ground breaking ceremony during exercise Balikatan 2011 in Zambales, Phillippines, March 11, 2011. B Stock Photo

RME1G9X5–A U.S. Soldier speaks at a ground breaking ceremony during exercise Balikatan 2011 in Zambales, Phillippines, March 11, 2011. B

A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 13th Fighter Wing, taxis on the flight line before a maritime strike during Exercise Balikatan Stock Photo

RF2X5JETC–A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 13th Fighter Wing, taxis on the flight line before a maritime strike during Exercise Balikatan

A Philippine Air Force airman with 710th Special Operations Wing poses for a photo during the Simulated Close Air Support rehearsal at Col. Ernesto Ravina Air Base, Crow Valley Military Reservation, Capas, Tarlac, Ph., April 16, 2021 during Exercise Balikatan. Stock Photo

RM2GKGBW8–A Philippine Air Force airman with 710th Special Operations Wing poses for a photo during the Simulated Close Air Support rehearsal at Col. Ernesto Ravina Air Base, Crow Valley Military Reservation, Capas, Tarlac, Ph., April 16, 2021 during Exercise Balikatan.

Undersecretary for the Department of National Defense Cardozo Luna, delivers remarks during the opening ceremony for exercise Balikatan 22 at Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, Philippines, March 28, 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 long-standing bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the United States highlighting the deep-rooted partnership betw Stock Photo

RM2M5MW8R–Undersecretary for the Department of National Defense Cardozo Luna, delivers remarks during the opening ceremony for exercise Balikatan 22 at Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, Philippines, March 28, 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 long-standing bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the United States highlighting the deep-rooted partnership betw

May 4, 2024 - Naval Detachment Oyster Bay, Philippines - Sailors operate a 7-meter rigid-hulled inflatable boat while conducting waterborne operations with amphibious combat vehicles in support of Exercise Balikatan 24 with the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49), at Naval Detachment Oyster Bay, Philippines, May 4, 2024. BK 24 is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. (Credit Image: © Sang Kim/U.S. Na Stock Photo

RM2X5NNMK–May 4, 2024 - Naval Detachment Oyster Bay, Philippines - Sailors operate a 7-meter rigid-hulled inflatable boat while conducting waterborne operations with amphibious combat vehicles in support of Exercise Balikatan 24 with the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49), at Naval Detachment Oyster Bay, Philippines, May 4, 2024. BK 24 is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. (Credit Image: © Sang Kim/U.S. Na

Nueva Ecija, Philippines. 12th May, 2017. Soldiers from the Armed Forces of the Philippines participate in a disaster search and rescue exercise as part of the 2017 Balikatan Exercises between the Philippines and the United States inside Fort Magsaysay in Nueva Ecija Province, the Philippines, May 12, 2017. Credit: Rouelle Umali/Xinhua/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RMJ4E4WM–Nueva Ecija, Philippines. 12th May, 2017. Soldiers from the Armed Forces of the Philippines participate in a disaster search and rescue exercise as part of the 2017 Balikatan Exercises between the Philippines and the United States inside Fort Magsaysay in Nueva Ecija Province, the Philippines, May 12, 2017. Credit: Rouelle Umali/Xinhua/Alamy Live News

180509 -- ZAMBALES, May 9, 2018 -- Filipino soldiers participate in the Amphibious Landing training as part of the 2018 Balikatan Exercises between the Philippines and the United States in Zambales Province, the Philippines, on May 9, 2018. yy THE PHILIPPINES-ZAMBALES-US-MILITARY EXERCISE ROUELLExUMALI PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN Stock Photo

RM2RP0DRP–180509 -- ZAMBALES, May 9, 2018 -- Filipino soldiers participate in the Amphibious Landing training as part of the 2018 Balikatan Exercises between the Philippines and the United States in Zambales Province, the Philippines, on May 9, 2018. yy THE PHILIPPINES-ZAMBALES-US-MILITARY EXERCISE ROUELLExUMALI PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN

Batan, Philippines. Mar 8, 2024: Basco, capital of Batanes province, the country's northernmost islands, the nearest being 142 km away from southernmost point of Taiwan. Philippine Navy boost presence in strategically located islands with 119 new reservists + 76 recruits in training, an unpleasant deployment for Beijing, accusing Manila of playing with fire. In 2023, Pres Marcos authorized American access to 4 other Philippine military bases (EDCA), 3 of them face Taiwan. PH & US militaries will conduct 2024 Balikatan naval exercise in Batanes and Palawan. Credit: Kevin Izorce/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RF2WPM9RA–Batan, Philippines. Mar 8, 2024: Basco, capital of Batanes province, the country's northernmost islands, the nearest being 142 km away from southernmost point of Taiwan. Philippine Navy boost presence in strategically located islands with 119 new reservists + 76 recruits in training, an unpleasant deployment for Beijing, accusing Manila of playing with fire. In 2023, Pres Marcos authorized American access to 4 other Philippine military bases (EDCA), 3 of them face Taiwan. PH & US militaries will conduct 2024 Balikatan naval exercise in Batanes and Palawan. Credit: Kevin Izorce/Alamy Live News

Metro Manila, Philippines. 20th Apr, 2015. Various groups protest near the US Embassy in Manila City to condemn the 31st edition of the Balikatan Exercises or Visiting Forces Agreement between US and Filipino troops which is set to start today. The group also condemning the declaration of US President that Venezuela as a security threat and Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro has demanded an evidences from the US government of how they threatens the US security. © Gregorio B. Dantes Jr./Pacific Press/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RMEMEXHN–Metro Manila, Philippines. 20th Apr, 2015. Various groups protest near the US Embassy in Manila City to condemn the 31st edition of the Balikatan Exercises or Visiting Forces Agreement between US and Filipino troops which is set to start today. The group also condemning the declaration of US President that Venezuela as a security threat and Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro has demanded an evidences from the US government of how they threatens the US security. © Gregorio B. Dantes Jr./Pacific Press/Alamy Live News

U.S. Marines exit an amphibious assault vehicle on North Beach in the Philippines. Stock Photo

RF2KCCDNR–U.S. Marines exit an amphibious assault vehicle on North Beach in the Philippines.

Philippine Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Richard Lucban, superintendent, Office of the Assistant Chief of Air Staff for Communications Electronics and Information Systems, uses a hot melt oven to terminate fiber optics cable during a fiber optics termination class as part of Exercise Balikatan at Clark Air Base, Philippines, May 9, 2018, May 9, 2018. Exercise Balikatan, in its 34th iteration, is an annual U.S.-Philippine military training exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counterterrorism, and other combined military operations hel Stock Photo

RMMMEJ7W–Philippine Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Richard Lucban, superintendent, Office of the Assistant Chief of Air Staff for Communications Electronics and Information Systems, uses a hot melt oven to terminate fiber optics cable during a fiber optics termination class as part of Exercise Balikatan at Clark Air Base, Philippines, May 9, 2018, May 9, 2018. Exercise Balikatan, in its 34th iteration, is an annual U.S.-Philippine military training exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counterterrorism, and other combined military operations hel

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.

U.S. Navy Seabees and Philippine marines work together to build a new school in the village of Taglibi on Jolo Island, Philippines, during exercise Balikatan 2007 on Feb. 20, 2007. The annual bilateral exercise is designed to improve interoperability between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the United States military during humanitarian, medical and engineering missions. The Seabees are attached to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3 and the Philippine marines are from the 5th Marine Battalion. Stock Photo

RMW89TPA–U.S. Navy Seabees and Philippine marines work together to build a new school in the village of Taglibi on Jolo Island, Philippines, during exercise Balikatan 2007 on Feb. 20, 2007. The annual bilateral exercise is designed to improve interoperability between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the United States military during humanitarian, medical and engineering missions. The Seabees are attached to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3 and the Philippine marines are from the 5th Marine Battalion.

190406-N-SA412-0092 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 6, 2019) - The guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) and the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) conduct a fueling-at-sea during Exercise Balikatan 2019. In its 35th iteration, Balikatan is an annual U.S.-Philippine military training exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counter-terrorism, and other combined military operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sean Galbreath) Stock Photo

RMT3AM7B–190406-N-SA412-0092 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 6, 2019) - The guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) and the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) conduct a fueling-at-sea during Exercise Balikatan 2019. In its 35th iteration, Balikatan is an annual U.S.-Philippine military training exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counter-terrorism, and other combined military operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sean Galbreath)

U.S. Army Sgt. Jesse Untalan, U.S. Pacific Army Command, records video of his great-grandfather's name, Pedro Untalan, a survivor of the Bataan death march, etched on the wall at the Capas National Shrine, April 14, Capas, Tarlac Province, Philippines, while participating in military exercise Balikatan 2013. BK13 is an annual military exercise in the Philippines focused on interoperability between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. to build military-to-military relations and cooperation. Untalan great-grandfather's served in the U.S. Army, and was among the tens of thousands of men a Stock Photo

RMEJG65G–U.S. Army Sgt. Jesse Untalan, U.S. Pacific Army Command, records video of his great-grandfather's name, Pedro Untalan, a survivor of the Bataan death march, etched on the wall at the Capas National Shrine, April 14, Capas, Tarlac Province, Philippines, while participating in military exercise Balikatan 2013. BK13 is an annual military exercise in the Philippines focused on interoperability between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. to build military-to-military relations and cooperation. Untalan great-grandfather's served in the U.S. Army, and was among the tens of thousands of men a

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 13th Fighter Wing conduct preflight checks on a F-16 Fighting Falcon before a maritime strike during Exercise Balikatan 24 Stock Photo

RF2X5D6EW–U.S. Airmen assigned to the 13th Fighter Wing conduct preflight checks on a F-16 Fighting Falcon before a maritime strike during Exercise Balikatan 24

RM2GKGBPX–A Philippine Air Force airman with 710th Special Operations Wing poses for a photo during the Simulated Close Air Support rehearsal at Col. Ernesto Ravina Air Base, Crow Valley Military Reservation, Capas, Tarlac, Ph., April 16, 2021 during Exercise Balikatan.

Members of the Philippines Navy, U.S. Marine Corp and local volunteers prepare food for local children during an outreach event at Taggut Sur, Claveria, Philippines, March 28, 2022 as part of exercise Balikatan 22. 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 coincides with the 75th anniversary of U.S.-Philippine security cooperation and a shared commitment to advancing peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. Stock Photo

RM2M5N73K–Members of the Philippines Navy, U.S. Marine Corp and local volunteers prepare food for local children during an outreach event at Taggut Sur, Claveria, Philippines, March 28, 2022 as part of exercise Balikatan 22. 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 coincides with the 75th anniversary of U.S.-Philippine security cooperation and a shared commitment to advancing peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

May 4, 2024 - Naval Detachment Oyster Bay, Philippines - A U.S. Marine Corps amphibious combat vehicle attached to Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, splashes from the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49), while conducting amphibious operations in support of Exercise Balikatan 24 at Naval Detachment Oyster Bay, Philippines, May 4, 2024. BK 24 is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades Stock Photo

RM2X5P3J4–May 4, 2024 - Naval Detachment Oyster Bay, Philippines - A U.S. Marine Corps amphibious combat vehicle attached to Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, splashes from the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49), while conducting amphibious operations in support of Exercise Balikatan 24 at Naval Detachment Oyster Bay, Philippines, May 4, 2024. BK 24 is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades

RMJ4E4WK–Nueva Ecija, Philippines. 12th May, 2017. Soldiers from the Armed Forces of the Philippines participate in a disaster search and rescue exercise as part of the 2017 Balikatan Exercises between the Philippines and the United States inside Fort Magsaysay in Nueva Ecija Province, the Philippines, May 12, 2017. Credit: Rouelle Umali/Xinhua/Alamy Live News

180509 -- ZAMBALES, May 9, 2018 -- US soldiers participate in the Amphibious Landing training as part of the 2018 Balikatan Exercises between the Philippines and the United States in Zambales Province, the Philippines, on May 9, 2018. yy THE PHILIPPINES-ZAMBALES-US-MILITARY EXERCISE ROUELLExUMALI PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN Stock Photo

RM2RP0DR7–180509 -- ZAMBALES, May 9, 2018 -- US soldiers participate in the Amphibious Landing training as part of the 2018 Balikatan Exercises between the Philippines and the United States in Zambales Province, the Philippines, on May 9, 2018. yy THE PHILIPPINES-ZAMBALES-US-MILITARY EXERCISE ROUELLExUMALI PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN

Basco, Philippines. March 7, 2024: Seaport of Basco, capital of Batanes province, the country's northernmost islands, the nearest being 142 km away from southernmost point of Taiwan. Philippine Navy boost presence in strategically located islands with 119 new reservists + 76 recruits in training, an unpleasant deployment for Beijing, accusing Manila of playing with fire. In 2023, Pres Marcos authorized American access to 4 other Philippine military bases (EDCA), 3 of them face Taiwan. PH & US militaries will conduct 2024 Balikatan naval exercise in Batanes. Credit: Kevin Izorce/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RF2WPK0Y8–Basco, Philippines. March 7, 2024: Seaport of Basco, capital of Batanes province, the country's northernmost islands, the nearest being 142 km away from southernmost point of Taiwan. Philippine Navy boost presence in strategically located islands with 119 new reservists + 76 recruits in training, an unpleasant deployment for Beijing, accusing Manila of playing with fire. In 2023, Pres Marcos authorized American access to 4 other Philippine military bases (EDCA), 3 of them face Taiwan. PH & US militaries will conduct 2024 Balikatan naval exercise in Batanes. Credit: Kevin Izorce/Alamy Live News

RMEMEXHY–Metro Manila, Philippines. 20th Apr, 2015. Various groups protest near the US Embassy in Manila City to condemn the 31st edition of the Balikatan Exercises or Visiting Forces Agreement between US and Filipino troops which is set to start today. The group also condemning the declaration of US President that Venezuela as a security threat and Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro has demanded an evidences from the US government of how they threatens the US security. © Gregorio B. Dantes Jr./Pacific Press/Alamy Live News

U.S. Marines post security as an amphibious assault vehicle advances position on the beach. Stock Photo

RF2KCCDP5–U.S. Marines post security as an amphibious assault vehicle advances position on the beach.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Victor Berg, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, assigned to Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment gives instructions to a Filipino Marine during an amphibious exercise (AMPHIBEX) at the Naval Education and Training Command, Naval Station Leovigildo Gantioqui, San Antonio, Zambales, Philippines on 9 May 2018 as part of Exercise Balikatan 2018, May 9, 2018. AMPHIBEX allows the Philippine and U.S. forces to provide a more capable disaster response effort during operations ashore. Exercise Balikatan, in its 34th iteration, is an annual U.S.-Philippine military training Stock Photo

RMMN2EP1–U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Victor Berg, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, assigned to Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment gives instructions to a Filipino Marine during an amphibious exercise (AMPHIBEX) at the Naval Education and Training Command, Naval Station Leovigildo Gantioqui, San Antonio, Zambales, Philippines on 9 May 2018 as part of Exercise Balikatan 2018, May 9, 2018. AMPHIBEX allows the Philippine and U.S. forces to provide a more capable disaster response effort during operations ashore. Exercise Balikatan, in its 34th iteration, is an annual U.S.-Philippine military training

San Antonio, Philippines. 17th Apr, 2023. U.S. Marines with 3d Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, fires a simulated FIM-92 Stinger surface-to-air missile during Balikatan 23, at Naval Station Leovigildo Gantioqui, Philippines, April 17, 2023 in San Antonio, Zambales, Luzon, Philippines. Credit: Cpl. Kyle Chan/U.S. Marine Corps/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2PNJC2M–San Antonio, Philippines. 17th Apr, 2023. U.S. Marines with 3d Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, fires a simulated FIM-92 Stinger surface-to-air missile during Balikatan 23, at Naval Station Leovigildo Gantioqui, Philippines, April 17, 2023 in San Antonio, Zambales, Luzon, Philippines. Credit: Cpl. Kyle Chan/U.S. Marine Corps/Alamy Live News

A Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion enters the surf from the island of Jolo, Philippines, on March 3, 2006. The Landing Craft Air Cushion, more commonly known as an LCAC, is returning personnel and equipment to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) during Exercise Balikatan 2006. More than 5,000 U.S. and Philippine service members are participating in the bilateral exercise designed to improve humanitarian assistance, disaster relief and to promote interoperability between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and United States military. Stock Photo

RMW89RNT–A Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion enters the surf from the island of Jolo, Philippines, on March 3, 2006. The Landing Craft Air Cushion, more commonly known as an LCAC, is returning personnel and equipment to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) during Exercise Balikatan 2006. More than 5,000 U.S. and Philippine service members are participating in the bilateral exercise designed to improve humanitarian assistance, disaster relief and to promote interoperability between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and United States military.

190406-N-SA412-0070 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 6, 2019) - The guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) and the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) conduct a fueling-at-sea during Exercise Balikatan 2019. In its 35th iteration, Balikatan is an annual U.S.-Philippine military training exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counter-terrorism, and other combined military operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sean Galbreath) Stock Photo

RMT3AM7A–190406-N-SA412-0070 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 6, 2019) - The guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) and the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) conduct a fueling-at-sea during Exercise Balikatan 2019. In its 35th iteration, Balikatan is an annual U.S.-Philippine military training exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counter-terrorism, and other combined military operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sean Galbreath)

U.S. Army Capt. Jennifer Scruggs, veterinarian, Western Pacific District Veterinarian Command, administers vitamins to a goat during a veterinarian civic action program VETCAP in Candelaria District, Zambales Province, Republic of the Philippines, March 24, 2011. The VETCAP was part of exercise Balikatan 2011 which is a bilateral program established to increase the Armed Forces' of the Philippines and the United States' ability to respond quickly and work together effectively to provide relief and assistance in the event of natural disasters and other crises that threaten public safety and he Stock Photo

RMEJK81A–U.S. Army Capt. Jennifer Scruggs, veterinarian, Western Pacific District Veterinarian Command, administers vitamins to a goat during a veterinarian civic action program VETCAP in Candelaria District, Zambales Province, Republic of the Philippines, March 24, 2011. The VETCAP was part of exercise Balikatan 2011 which is a bilateral program established to increase the Armed Forces' of the Philippines and the United States' ability to respond quickly and work together effectively to provide relief and assistance in the event of natural disasters and other crises that threaten public safety and he

RF2X5T5PX–A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 13th Fighter Wing, taxis on the flight line before a maritime strike during Exercise Balikatan

A U.S. Air Force combat controller with 320th Special Tactics Squadron poses for a photo during the Simulated Close Air Support rehearsal at Col. Ernesto Ravina Air Base, Crow Valley Military Reservation, Capas, Tarlac, Ph., April 16, 2021 during Exercise Balikatan. Stock Photo

RM2GKGBPR–A U.S. Air Force combat controller with 320th Special Tactics Squadron poses for a photo during the Simulated Close Air Support rehearsal at Col. Ernesto Ravina Air Base, Crow Valley Military Reservation, Capas, Tarlac, Ph., April 16, 2021 during Exercise Balikatan.

Armed Forces of the Philippines Maj. Gen. Charlton Sean M Gaerlan, the AFP Exercise Director for Balikatan 22, delivers remarks during the opening ceremony for exercise Balikatan 22 at Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, Philippines, March 28, 2022. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the AFP 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 long-standing bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the United States highlighting the deep-rooted p Stock Photo

RM2M5MW78–Armed Forces of the Philippines Maj. Gen. Charlton Sean M Gaerlan, the AFP Exercise Director for Balikatan 22, delivers remarks during the opening ceremony for exercise Balikatan 22 at Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, Philippines, March 28, 2022. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the AFP 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 long-standing bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the United States highlighting the deep-rooted p

Balabac Island, Philippines. 26th Apr, 2024. U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joshua Henneberg, a rifleman assigned to Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to launch a Skydio X2D small unmanned aerial system during integrated training alongside Philippine Marines during Exercise Balikatan 24 on Balabac Island, Philippines, April 26, 2024. BK 24 is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experienc Stock Photo

RM2X4K12R–Balabac Island, Philippines. 26th Apr, 2024. U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joshua Henneberg, a rifleman assigned to Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to launch a Skydio X2D small unmanned aerial system during integrated training alongside Philippine Marines during Exercise Balikatan 24 on Balabac Island, Philippines, April 26, 2024. BK 24 is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experienc

Nueva Ecija, Philippines. 12th May, 2017. Soldiers from the Armed Forces of the Philippines rappel a mock victim during a disaster search and rescue exercise as part of the 2017 Balikatan Exercises between the Philippines and the United States inside Fort Magsaysay in Nueva Ecija Province, the Philippines, May 12, 2017. Credit: Rouelle Umali/Xinhua/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RMJ4E4WG–Nueva Ecija, Philippines. 12th May, 2017. Soldiers from the Armed Forces of the Philippines rappel a mock victim during a disaster search and rescue exercise as part of the 2017 Balikatan Exercises between the Philippines and the United States inside Fort Magsaysay in Nueva Ecija Province, the Philippines, May 12, 2017. Credit: Rouelle Umali/Xinhua/Alamy Live News

RM2RP0DR6–180509 -- ZAMBALES, May 9, 2018 -- US soldiers participate in the Amphibious Landing training as part of the 2018 Balikatan Exercises between the Philippines and the United States in Zambales Province, the Philippines, on May 9, 2018. yy THE PHILIPPINES-ZAMBALES-US-MILITARY EXERCISE ROUELLExUMALI PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN

Basco, Philippines. March 7, 2024: Cargos in Basco, capital of Batanes province, the country's northernmost islands, the nearest being 142 km away from southernmost point of Taiwan. Philippine Navy boost presence in strategically located islands with 119 new reservists + 76 recruits in training, an unpleasant deployment for Beijing, accusing Manila of playing with fire. In 2023, Pres Marcos authorized American access to 4 other Philippine military bases (EDCA), 3 of them face Taiwan. PH & US militaries will conduct 2024 Balikatan naval exercise in Batanes. Credit: Kevin Izorce/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RF2WPK0YY–Basco, Philippines. March 7, 2024: Cargos in Basco, capital of Batanes province, the country's northernmost islands, the nearest being 142 km away from southernmost point of Taiwan. Philippine Navy boost presence in strategically located islands with 119 new reservists + 76 recruits in training, an unpleasant deployment for Beijing, accusing Manila of playing with fire. In 2023, Pres Marcos authorized American access to 4 other Philippine military bases (EDCA), 3 of them face Taiwan. PH & US militaries will conduct 2024 Balikatan naval exercise in Batanes. Credit: Kevin Izorce/Alamy Live News

The Republic of the Philippines Navy ships cruise in formation while taking part in exercise Balikatan 2010. Stock Photo

RFD9EF9M–The Republic of the Philippines Navy ships cruise in formation while taking part in exercise Balikatan 2010.

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Thomas Weidley, commanding general, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, stands at parade rest with members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines during Exercise Balikatan at Naval Base Camilo Osias, Santa Ana, Cagayan, Philippines May 10, 2018, May 10, 2018. Exercise Balikatan, in its 34th iteration, is an annual U.S.-Philippine military training exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counterterrorism, and other combined military operations held from May 7 to May 18. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Stock Photo

RMMN2END–U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Thomas Weidley, commanding general, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, stands at parade rest with members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines during Exercise Balikatan at Naval Base Camilo Osias, Santa Ana, Cagayan, Philippines May 10, 2018, May 10, 2018. Exercise Balikatan, in its 34th iteration, is an annual U.S.-Philippine military training exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counterterrorism, and other combined military operations held from May 7 to May 18. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist

San Antonio, Philippines. 17th Apr, 2023. U.S. Marines with 3d Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, look on as Philippine Marines fire a simulated FIM-92 Stinger surface-to-air missile during Balikatan 23, at Naval Station Leovigildo Gantioqui, Philippines, April 17, 2023 in San Antonio, Zambales, Luzon, Philippines. Credit: Cpl. Kyle Chan/U.S. Marine Corps/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2PNJC2Y–San Antonio, Philippines. 17th Apr, 2023. U.S. Marines with 3d Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, look on as Philippine Marines fire a simulated FIM-92 Stinger surface-to-air missile during Balikatan 23, at Naval Station Leovigildo Gantioqui, Philippines, April 17, 2023 in San Antonio, Zambales, Luzon, Philippines. Credit: Cpl. Kyle Chan/U.S. Marine Corps/Alamy Live News

1003140120A-297 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 14, 2010) The amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9) cruises the South China Sea while participating in exercise Balikatan 2010 (BK 10). BK 10 is an annual, bilateral exercise designed to improve interoperability between the U.S. and Republic of the Philippines. Stock Photo

RM2T52TPE–1003140120A-297 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 14, 2010) The amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9) cruises the South China Sea while participating in exercise Balikatan 2010 (BK 10). BK 10 is an annual, bilateral exercise designed to improve interoperability between the U.S. and Republic of the Philippines.

U.S. Marines with Assault Amphibious Company, 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, and Philippine Marines with Assault Armor Battalion, 74th Marine Company, arrive on land in Assault Amphibious Vehicles during Exercise Balikatan at Naval Station Leovigildo Gantioqui, San Antonio, Zambales, Philippines, April 3, 2019. Balikatan, in its 35th iteration, is an annual U.S.-Philippine military training exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counterterrorism, and other combined military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Trysta Stock Photo

RMT32EK3–U.S. Marines with Assault Amphibious Company, 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, and Philippine Marines with Assault Armor Battalion, 74th Marine Company, arrive on land in Assault Amphibious Vehicles during Exercise Balikatan at Naval Station Leovigildo Gantioqui, San Antonio, Zambales, Philippines, April 3, 2019. Balikatan, in its 35th iteration, is an annual U.S.-Philippine military training exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counterterrorism, and other combined military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Trysta

U.S. Army Capt. Lane Hansen, a veterinary corps officer with the 1st Special Forces Group, and a Philippin o army soldier inject vitamin B into a local's pet during a medical civic action program as part of exercise Balikatan 2007 at Lambayong, Sultan Kudarat, Philippines, Feb. 25, 2007. The annual bilateral exercise is designed to improve interoperability between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the United States military during humanitarian, medical and engineering missions. Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Johansen Laurel Stock Photo

RMEJP39P–U.S. Army Capt. Lane Hansen, a veterinary corps officer with the 1st Special Forces Group, and a Philippin o army soldier inject vitamin B into a local's pet during a medical civic action program as part of exercise Balikatan 2007 at Lambayong, Sultan Kudarat, Philippines, Feb. 25, 2007. The annual bilateral exercise is designed to improve interoperability between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the United States military during humanitarian, medical and engineering missions. Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Johansen Laurel

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron takes off to participate in a maritime strike during Exercise Balikatan 24 Stock Photo

RF2X5D7FD–A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron takes off to participate in a maritime strike during Exercise Balikatan 24

Reverend Ireneo Alpuerto blesses the new health station during the dedication ceremony, Barangay Baao, Mauban, Ph., April 23, 2021, as part of Exercise Balikatan. 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

RM2GKHGW1–Reverend Ireneo Alpuerto blesses the new health station during the dedication ceremony, Barangay Baao, Mauban, Ph., April 23, 2021, as part of Exercise Balikatan. 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.

Armed Forces of the Philippines Gen. Andres Centino, the AFP Chief of Staff, delivers remarks during the opening ceremony for exercise Balikatan 22 at Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, Philippines, March 28, 2022. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the AFP 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 long-standing bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the United States highlighting the deep-rooted partnership between both countries. Stock Photo

RM2M5MW73–Armed Forces of the Philippines Gen. Andres Centino, the AFP Chief of Staff, delivers remarks during the opening ceremony for exercise Balikatan 22 at Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, Philippines, March 28, 2022. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the AFP 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 long-standing bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the United States highlighting the deep-rooted partnership between both countries.

Quezon City, Quezon City, Philippines. 11th Apr, 2023. Protesters gathered outside the Armed Forces of the Philippines on Tuesday, April 11, to oppose the largest Balikatan exercise of the year. The US-Philippines military drill is planned to include 12,000 US troops and 5,000 Philippine soldiers. (Credit Image: © Jose Monsieur Santos/ZUMA Press Wire) EDITORIAL USAGE ONLY! Not for Commercial USAGE! Stock Photo

RM2PM6Y5H–Quezon City, Quezon City, Philippines. 11th Apr, 2023. Protesters gathered outside the Armed Forces of the Philippines on Tuesday, April 11, to oppose the largest Balikatan exercise of the year. The US-Philippines military drill is planned to include 12,000 US troops and 5,000 Philippine soldiers. (Credit Image: © Jose Monsieur Santos/ZUMA Press Wire) EDITORIAL USAGE ONLY! Not for Commercial USAGE!

Nueva Ecija, Philippines. 12th May, 2017. Soldiers from the Armed Forces of the Philippines wearing hazmat suits decontaminate their comrades during a disaster search and rescue exercise as part of the 2017 Balikatan Exercises between the Philippines and the United States inside Fort Magsaysay in Nueva Ecija Province, the Philippines, May 12, 2017. Credit: Rouelle Umali/Xinhua/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RMJ4E4WD–Nueva Ecija, Philippines. 12th May, 2017. Soldiers from the Armed Forces of the Philippines wearing hazmat suits decontaminate their comrades during a disaster search and rescue exercise as part of the 2017 Balikatan Exercises between the Philippines and the United States inside Fort Magsaysay in Nueva Ecija Province, the Philippines, May 12, 2017. Credit: Rouelle Umali/Xinhua/Alamy Live News

190401 -- QUEZON CITY, April 1, 2019 -- U.S. soldiers march during the opening ceremony of the Balikatan 2019 joint military exercise in Quezon City, the Philippines, April 1, 2019. The Philippines and the United States began on Monday their biggest annual joint military exercise known as Balikatan, or Shoulder-to-Shoulder. Exercise spokesman for the Philippines Lt. Cmdr. Liez Vidallon has said there are around 7,500 participating troops, consisting of some 4,000 Philippine troops and 3,500 U.S. troops, in this year s Balikatan drills. PHILIPPINES-U.S.-MILITARY EXERCISES ROUELLExUMALI PUBLICA Stock Photo

RM2RP9BAY–190401 -- QUEZON CITY, April 1, 2019 -- U.S. soldiers march during the opening ceremony of the Balikatan 2019 joint military exercise in Quezon City, the Philippines, April 1, 2019. The Philippines and the United States began on Monday their biggest annual joint military exercise known as Balikatan, or Shoulder-to-Shoulder. Exercise spokesman for the Philippines Lt. Cmdr. Liez Vidallon has said there are around 7,500 participating troops, consisting of some 4,000 Philippine troops and 3,500 U.S. troops, in this year s Balikatan drills. PHILIPPINES-U.S.-MILITARY EXERCISES ROUELLExUMALI PUBLICA

RF2WPK0XM–Basco, Philippines. March 7, 2024: Cargos in Basco, capital of Batanes province, the country's northernmost islands, the nearest being 142 km away from southernmost point of Taiwan. Philippine Navy boost presence in strategically located islands with 119 new reservists + 76 recruits in training, an unpleasant deployment for Beijing, accusing Manila of playing with fire. In 2023, Pres Marcos authorized American access to 4 other Philippine military bases (EDCA), 3 of them face Taiwan. PH & US militaries will conduct 2024 Balikatan naval exercise in Batanes. Credit: Kevin Izorce/Alamy Live News

Airman conducts engine start up checks. Stock Photo

RMG3YXX1–Airman conducts engine start up checks.

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Mark Hanford, civil affairs officer, attached to III Marine Expeditionary Force, builds a garden with members of the Armed Forces Philippine Navy during Exercise Balikatan at Luga Elementary School Santa Teresita, Cagayan, Philippines, May 6, 2018, May 6, 2018. Exercise Balikatan, in its 34th iteration, is an annual U.S.-Philippine military training exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counterterrorism, and other combined military operations held from May 7 to May 18. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication S Stock Photo

RMMKRX14–U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Mark Hanford, civil affairs officer, attached to III Marine Expeditionary Force, builds a garden with members of the Armed Forces Philippine Navy during Exercise Balikatan at Luga Elementary School Santa Teresita, Cagayan, Philippines, May 6, 2018, May 6, 2018. Exercise Balikatan, in its 34th iteration, is an annual U.S.-Philippine military training exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counterterrorism, and other combined military operations held from May 7 to May 18. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication S

San Antonio, Philippines. 17th Apr, 2023. U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Bailey Parr, right, lookd on as a Philippine Marine prepares to fire a simulated FIM-92 Stinger surface-to-air missile during Balikatan 23, at Naval Station Leovigildo Gantioqui, Philippines, April 17, 2023 in San Antonio, Zambales, Luzon, Philippines. Credit: Cpl. Kyle Chan/U.S. Marine Corps/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2PNJC1F–San Antonio, Philippines. 17th Apr, 2023. U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Bailey Parr, right, lookd on as a Philippine Marine prepares to fire a simulated FIM-92 Stinger surface-to-air missile during Balikatan 23, at Naval Station Leovigildo Gantioqui, Philippines, April 17, 2023 in San Antonio, Zambales, Luzon, Philippines. Credit: Cpl. Kyle Chan/U.S. Marine Corps/Alamy Live News

1003140120A-446 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 14, 2010) The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) cruises the South China Sea while participating in exercise Balikatan 2010 (BK 10). BK 10 is an annual, bilateral exercise designed to improve interoperability between the U.S. and Republic of the Philippines. Stock Photo

RM2T52TP7–1003140120A-446 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 14, 2010) The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) cruises the South China Sea while participating in exercise Balikatan 2010 (BK 10). BK 10 is an annual, bilateral exercise designed to improve interoperability between the U.S. and Republic of the Philippines.

RMT32ECX–U.S. Marines with Assault Amphibious Company, 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, and Philippine Marines with Assault Armor Battalion, 74th Marine Company, arrive on land in Assault Amphibious Vehicles during Exercise Balikatan at Naval Station Leovigildo Gantioqui, San Antonio, Zambales, Philippines, April 3, 2019. Balikatan, in its 35th iteration, is an annual U.S.-Philippine military training exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counterterrorism, and other combined military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Trysta

This is the view of the Port of Naha, Okinawa, Japan (JPN), from the bridge of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Afloat Prepositioning Force (AFLOAT PREPO) Logistics Prepositioning Ship (LPS) High Speed Vessel (HSV) MV WESTPAC EXPRESS (HSV 4676), which is headed to the Philippines to deliver US Marine Corps (USMC) 3rd Marine Division (MARDIV) Marines and their gear so that they can participate in Exercise BALIKATAN 2004, a regularly scheduled joint interoperability exercise designed to improve military readiness and professionalism between US and Philippine armed forces. Stock Photo

RMCN6KP6–This is the view of the Port of Naha, Okinawa, Japan (JPN), from the bridge of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Afloat Prepositioning Force (AFLOAT PREPO) Logistics Prepositioning Ship (LPS) High Speed Vessel (HSV) MV WESTPAC EXPRESS (HSV 4676), which is headed to the Philippines to deliver US Marine Corps (USMC) 3rd Marine Division (MARDIV) Marines and their gear so that they can participate in Exercise BALIKATAN 2004, a regularly scheduled joint interoperability exercise designed to improve military readiness and professionalism between US and Philippine armed forces.

United States and Philippine Airmen work together constructing a health station in Barangay Baao, Mauban, Ph., March 31, 2021 during Exercise Balikatan. 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

RM2GKEM81–United States and Philippine Airmen work together constructing a health station in Barangay Baao, Mauban, Ph., March 31, 2021 during Exercise Balikatan. 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.

Armed Forces of the Philippines Col. Carlito T. Buslon, the Acting Chief Chaplain, delivers an invocation during the opening ceremony for exercise Balikatan 22 at Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, Philippines, March 28, 2022. 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 long-standing bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the United States highlighting the deep-rooted partnership between both c Stock Photo

RM2M5MW8T–Armed Forces of the Philippines Col. Carlito T. Buslon, the Acting Chief Chaplain, delivers an invocation during the opening ceremony for exercise Balikatan 22 at Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, Philippines, March 28, 2022. 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 long-standing bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the United States highlighting the deep-rooted partnership between both c

RM2PM6Y5F–Quezon City, Quezon City, Philippines. 11th Apr, 2023. Protesters gathered outside the Armed Forces of the Philippines on Tuesday, April 11, to oppose the largest Balikatan exercise of the year. The US-Philippines military drill is planned to include 12,000 US troops and 5,000 Philippine soldiers. (Credit Image: © Jose Monsieur Santos/ZUMA Press Wire) EDITORIAL USAGE ONLY! Not for Commercial USAGE!

Nueva Ecija, Philippines. 12th May, 2017. A soldier from the Armed Forces of the Philippines rappels a mock victim during a disaster search and rescue exercise as part of the 2017 Balikatan Exercises between the Philippines and the United States inside Fort Magsaysay in Nueva Ecija Province, the Philippines, May 12, 2017. Credit: Rouelle Umali/Xinhua/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RMJ4E4WJ–Nueva Ecija, Philippines. 12th May, 2017. A soldier from the Armed Forces of the Philippines rappels a mock victim during a disaster search and rescue exercise as part of the 2017 Balikatan Exercises between the Philippines and the United States inside Fort Magsaysay in Nueva Ecija Province, the Philippines, May 12, 2017. Credit: Rouelle Umali/Xinhua/Alamy Live News

190401 -- QUEZON CITY, April 1, 2019 -- Armed Forces of the Philippines AFP Lieutenant General Gilbert Gapay speaks during the opening ceremony of the Balikatan 2019 joint military exercise in Quezon City, the Philippines, April 1, 2019. The Philippines and the United States began on Monday their biggest annual joint military exercise known as Balikatan, or Shoulder-to-Shoulder. Exercise spokesman for the Philippines Lt. Cmdr. Liez Vidallon has said there are around 7,500 participating troops, consisting of some 4,000 Philippine troops and 3,500 U.S. troops, in this year s Balikatan drills. P Stock Photo

RM2RP9B9F–190401 -- QUEZON CITY, April 1, 2019 -- Armed Forces of the Philippines AFP Lieutenant General Gilbert Gapay speaks during the opening ceremony of the Balikatan 2019 joint military exercise in Quezon City, the Philippines, April 1, 2019. The Philippines and the United States began on Monday their biggest annual joint military exercise known as Balikatan, or Shoulder-to-Shoulder. Exercise spokesman for the Philippines Lt. Cmdr. Liez Vidallon has said there are around 7,500 participating troops, consisting of some 4,000 Philippine troops and 3,500 U.S. troops, in this year s Balikatan drills. P

RF2WPK0Y2–Basco, Philippines. March 7, 2024: Cargos in Basco, capital of Batanes province, the country's northernmost islands, the nearest being 142 km away from southernmost point of Taiwan. Philippine Navy boost presence in strategically located islands with 119 new reservists + 76 recruits in training, an unpleasant deployment for Beijing, accusing Manila of playing with fire. In 2023, Pres Marcos authorized American access to 4 other Philippine military bases (EDCA), 3 of them face Taiwan. PH & US militaries will conduct 2024 Balikatan naval exercise in Batanes. Credit: Kevin Izorce/Alamy Live News

Sailors chock and chain a Philippine Navy AW109 helicopter. Stock Photo

RF2A14J90–Sailors chock and chain a Philippine Navy AW109 helicopter.

A Philippine Navy sailor with 3rd Naval Combat Engineering Battalion mixes concrete during Exercise Balikatan at Luga Elementary School, Santa Teresita, Cagayan, Philippines, May 6, 2018, May 6, 2018. Exercise Balikatan, in its 34th iteration, is an annual U.S.-Philippine military training exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counterterrorism, and other combined military operations held from May 7 to May 18. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kryzentia Richards). () Stock Photo

RMMKRWPW–A Philippine Navy sailor with 3rd Naval Combat Engineering Battalion mixes concrete during Exercise Balikatan at Luga Elementary School, Santa Teresita, Cagayan, Philippines, May 6, 2018, May 6, 2018. Exercise Balikatan, in its 34th iteration, is an annual U.S.-Philippine military training exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counterterrorism, and other combined military operations held from May 7 to May 18. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kryzentia Richards). ()

San Antonio, Philippines. 26 April, 2023. A U.S. Army High Mobility Artillery Rocket System known as a HIMARS fires rockets during a live fire event at Balikatan 23 joint training with Philippine Marines at the Naval Education, Training and Doctrine Command, April 26, 2023 in San Antonio, Zambales, Philippines. Credit: Sgt. Samuel Fletcher/US Marines Photo/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2R01XM0–San Antonio, Philippines. 26 April, 2023. A U.S. Army High Mobility Artillery Rocket System known as a HIMARS fires rockets during a live fire event at Balikatan 23 joint training with Philippine Marines at the Naval Education, Training and Doctrine Command, April 26, 2023 in San Antonio, Zambales, Philippines. Credit: Sgt. Samuel Fletcher/US Marines Photo/Alamy Live News

0904195253W-070 OLONGAPO CITY, Republic of the Philippines (April 19, 2009) Sailors from Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 11 and the Armed Forces of the Philippines Navy hand out toys to students at Kalalake Elementary School during a community service project as part of Exercise Balikatan 2009. The participants also painted school buildings and donated toys and cookware to the school, which focuses on special-needs children. Balikatan 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 Phili Stock Photo

RM2T52T84–0904195253W-070 OLONGAPO CITY, Republic of the Philippines (April 19, 2009) Sailors from Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 11 and the Armed Forces of the Philippines Navy hand out toys to students at Kalalake Elementary School during a community service project as part of Exercise Balikatan 2009. The participants also painted school buildings and donated toys and cookware to the school, which focuses on special-needs children. Balikatan 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 Phili

RMT32ECY–U.S. Marines with Assault Amphibious Company, 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, and Philippine Marines with Assault Armor Battalion, 74th Marine Company, arrive on land in Assault Amphibious Vehicles during Exercise Balikatan at Naval Station Leovigildo Gantioqui, San Antonio, Zambales, Philippines, April 3, 2019. Balikatan, in its 35th iteration, is an annual U.S.-Philippine military training exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counterterrorism, and other combined military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Trysta

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Frederick M. Padilla, left, the Balikatan 2012 exercise director for U.S. forces and the Commandin Stock Photo

RME1HCMD–U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Frederick M. Padilla, left, the Balikatan 2012 exercise director for U.S. forces and the Commandin

RM2GKEM8K–United States and Philippine Airmen work together constructing a health station in Barangay Baao, Mauban, Ph., March 31, 2021 during Exercise Balikatan. 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. Embassy in the Philippines Chargé d’Affaires ad interim Heather Variava, delivers remarks during the opening ceremony for exercise Balikatan 22 at Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, Philippines, March 28, 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 long-standing bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the United States highlighting the deep-rooted partne Stock Photo

RM2M5MW80–U.S. Embassy in the Philippines Chargé d’Affaires ad interim Heather Variava, delivers remarks during the opening ceremony for exercise Balikatan 22 at Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, Philippines, March 28, 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 long-standing bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the United States highlighting the deep-rooted partne

April 11, 2023, Quezon City, Quezon City, Philippines: Protesters gathered outside the Armed Forces of the Philippines on Tuesday, April 11, to oppose the largest Balikatan exercise of the year. The US-Philippines military drill is planned to include 12,000 US troops and 5,000 Philippine soldiers. (Credit Image: © Jose Monsieur Santos/ZUMA Press Wire) EDITORIAL USAGE ONLY! Not for Commercial USAGE! Stock Photo

RM2PM2ABT–April 11, 2023, Quezon City, Quezon City, Philippines: Protesters gathered outside the Armed Forces of the Philippines on Tuesday, April 11, to oppose the largest Balikatan exercise of the year. The US-Philippines military drill is planned to include 12,000 US troops and 5,000 Philippine soldiers. (Credit Image: © Jose Monsieur Santos/ZUMA Press Wire) EDITORIAL USAGE ONLY! Not for Commercial USAGE!

Nueva Ecija, Philippines. 12th May, 2017. A soldier from the Armed Forces of the Philippines walks inside an abandoned army building during a disaster search and rescue exercise as part of the 2017 Balikatan Exercises between the Philippines and the United States inside Fort Magsaysay in Nueva Ecija Province, the Philippines, May 12, 2017. Credit: Rouelle Umali/Xinhua/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RMJ4E4WA–Nueva Ecija, Philippines. 12th May, 2017. A soldier from the Armed Forces of the Philippines walks inside an abandoned army building during a disaster search and rescue exercise as part of the 2017 Balikatan Exercises between the Philippines and the United States inside Fort Magsaysay in Nueva Ecija Province, the Philippines, May 12, 2017. Credit: Rouelle Umali/Xinhua/Alamy Live News

190411 -- ZAMBALES PROVINCE, April 11, 2019 Xinhua -- A U.S. Marines assault amphibious vehicle participates in a landing exercise as part of the Philipines-U.S. Balikatan 2019 in Zambales Province, the Philippines, April 11, 2019. The Philippines and the United States began on April 1 their biggest annual joint military exercise known as Balikatan, or Shoulder-to-Shoulder. Exercise spokesman for the Philippines Lt. Cmdr. Liez Vidallon has said there are around 7,500 participating troops, consisting of some 4,000 Philippine troops and 3,500 U.S. troops, in this year s drills. Xinhua/Yu Mengche Stock Photo

RM2RP9M6P–190411 -- ZAMBALES PROVINCE, April 11, 2019 Xinhua -- A U.S. Marines assault amphibious vehicle participates in a landing exercise as part of the Philipines-U.S. Balikatan 2019 in Zambales Province, the Philippines, April 11, 2019. The Philippines and the United States began on April 1 their biggest annual joint military exercise known as Balikatan, or Shoulder-to-Shoulder. Exercise spokesman for the Philippines Lt. Cmdr. Liez Vidallon has said there are around 7,500 participating troops, consisting of some 4,000 Philippine troops and 3,500 U.S. troops, in this year s drills. Xinhua/Yu Mengche

RF2WPK0YT–Basco, Philippines. March 7, 2024: Cargos in Basco, capital of Batanes province, the country's northernmost islands, the nearest being 142 km away from southernmost point of Taiwan. Philippine Navy boost presence in strategically located islands with 119 new reservists + 76 recruits in training, an unpleasant deployment for Beijing, accusing Manila of playing with fire. In 2023, Pres Marcos authorized American access to 4 other Philippine military bases (EDCA), 3 of them face Taiwan. PH & US militaries will conduct 2024 Balikatan naval exercise in Batanes. Credit: Kevin Izorce/Alamy Live News

A crewman communicates with other AAVs after landing ashore. Stock Photo

RF2A14JA5–A crewman communicates with other AAVs after landing ashore.

RM2R01XME–San Antonio, Philippines. 26 April, 2023. A U.S. Army High Mobility Artillery Rocket System known as a HIMARS fires rockets during a live fire event at Balikatan 23 joint training with Philippine Marines at the Naval Education, Training and Doctrine Command, April 26, 2023 in San Antonio, Zambales, Philippines. Credit: Sgt. Samuel Fletcher/US Marines Photo/Alamy Live News

0904195253W-031 OLONGAPO CITY, Republic of the Philippines (April 19, 2009) Sailors from Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 11 and the Armed Forces of the Philippines Navy paint a school building during a community service project at Kalalake Elementary School as part of Exercise Balikatan 2009. Participants also donated toys and cookware to the school, which focuses on special-needs children. Balikatan 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. Navy Stock Photo

RM2T52T8A–0904195253W-031 OLONGAPO CITY, Republic of the Philippines (April 19, 2009) Sailors from Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 11 and the Armed Forces of the Philippines Navy paint a school building during a community service project at Kalalake Elementary School as part of Exercise Balikatan 2009. Participants also donated toys and cookware to the school, which focuses on special-needs children. Balikatan 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. Navy

RMT32EK4–U.S. Marines with Assault Amphibious Company, 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, and Philippine Marines with Assault Armor Battalion, 74th Marine Company, arrive on land in Assault Amphibious Vehicles during Exercise Balikatan at Naval Station Leovigildo Gantioqui, San Antonio, Zambales, Philippines, April 3, 2019. Balikatan, in its 35th iteration, is an annual U.S.-Philippine military training exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counterterrorism, and other combined military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Trysta

FT. MAGSAYSAY, Philippines AP - Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 294th Infantry Regiment, Guam National Guard, instructs Filipino soldiers how to properly fire a machine gun during the Balikatan 2009 exercise. The training exercise brings together both the U.S./Republic of the Philippines to ensure readiness in the event of a natural disaster. Annual Balikatan 2009 exercise at Fort Magsaysay begins /-news/2009/04/24/20160-annual-balikatan-2009-exercise-at-fort-magsaysay-begins/index.html Stock Photo

RMEJG5GK–FT. MAGSAYSAY, Philippines AP - Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 294th Infantry Regiment, Guam National Guard, instructs Filipino soldiers how to properly fire a machine gun during the Balikatan 2009 exercise. The training exercise brings together both the U.S./Republic of the Philippines to ensure readiness in the event of a natural disaster. Annual Balikatan 2009 exercise at Fort Magsaysay begins /-news/2009/04/24/20160-annual-balikatan-2009-exercise-at-fort-magsaysay-begins/index.html

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kaylea Berry, 316th Wing Public Affairs broadcast journalist, poses for a photo in Atimonan, Quezon, Ph., during Exercise Balikatan April 21, 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

RM2GKH53X–U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kaylea Berry, 316th Wing Public Affairs broadcast journalist, poses for a photo in Atimonan, Quezon, Ph., during Exercise Balikatan April 21, 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 Gen. Andres Centino, Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff, conducts a press conference following the exercise Balikatan 22 opening ceremony at Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, Philippines, March 28, 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 long-standing bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the United States highlighting the d Stock Photo

RM2M5MWN5–Philippine Army Gen. Andres Centino, Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff, conducts a press conference following the exercise Balikatan 22 opening ceremony at Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, Philippines, March 28, 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 long-standing bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the United States highlighting the d

RM2PM2AFB–April 11, 2023, Quezon City, Quezon City, Philippines: Protesters gathered outside the Armed Forces of the Philippines on Tuesday, April 11, to oppose the largest Balikatan exercise of the year. The US-Philippines military drill is planned to include 12,000 US troops and 5,000 Philippine soldiers. (Credit Image: © Jose Monsieur Santos/ZUMA Press Wire) EDITORIAL USAGE ONLY! Not for Commercial USAGE!

RMJ4E4WB–Nueva Ecija, Philippines. 12th May, 2017. A soldier from the Armed Forces of the Philippines rappels a mock victim during a disaster search and rescue exercise as part of the 2017 Balikatan Exercises between the Philippines and the United States inside Fort Magsaysay in Nueva Ecija Province, the Philippines, May 12, 2017. Credit: Rouelle Umali/Xinhua/Alamy Live News

RM2RP0DP0–(180509) -- ZAMBALES, May 9, 2018 -- Filipino soldiers participate in the Amphibious Landing training as part of the 2018 Balikatan Exercises between the Philippines and the United States in Zambales Province, the Philippines, on May 9, 2018.) (yy) THE PHILIPPINES-ZAMBALES-US-MILITARY EXERCISE ROUELLExUMALI PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN

RF2WPK0YK–Basco, Philippines. March 7, 2024: Cargos in Basco, capital of Batanes province, the country's northernmost islands, the nearest being 142 km away from southernmost point of Taiwan. Philippine Navy boost presence in strategically located islands with 119 new reservists + 76 recruits in training, an unpleasant deployment for Beijing, accusing Manila of playing with fire. In 2023, Pres Marcos authorized American access to 4 other Philippine military bases (EDCA), 3 of them face Taiwan. PH & US militaries will conduct 2024 Balikatan naval exercise in Batanes. Credit: Kevin Izorce/Alamy Live News

Philippine and U.S. special operations forces soldiers paddle a river. Stock Photo

RMG403MT–Philippine and U.S. special operations forces soldiers paddle a river.

RM2R01XKR–San Antonio, Philippines. 26 April, 2023. A U.S. Army High Mobility Artillery Rocket System known as a HIMARS fires rockets during a live fire event at Balikatan 23 joint training with Philippine Marines at the Naval Education, Training and Doctrine Command, April 26, 2023 in San Antonio, Zambales, Philippines. Credit: Sgt. Samuel Fletcher/US Marines Photo/Alamy Live News

Australian soldier armed with an EF88 during Exercise Balikatan 23. Stock Photo

RM2WGYC0E–Australian soldier armed with an EF88 during Exercise Balikatan 23.

RMT32EK5–U.S. Marines with Assault Amphibious Company, 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, and Philippine Marines with Assault Armor Battalion, 74th Marine Company, arrive on land in Assault Amphibious Vehicles during Exercise Balikatan at Naval Station Leovigildo Gantioqui, San Antonio, Zambales, Philippines, April 3, 2019. Balikatan, in its 35th iteration, is an annual U.S.-Philippine military training exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counterterrorism, and other combined military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Trysta

Members of U.S. Army Special Forces soar out the back of a C-17 Globemaster III at an altitude of 6,000 feet during a high altitude, low opening training exercise, Feb. 22 during Balikatan 08 in the Philippines. Lance Cpl. Ronald W. Stauffer Stock Photo

RMEJP39H–Members of U.S. Army Special Forces soar out the back of a C-17 Globemaster III at an altitude of 6,000 feet during a high altitude, low opening training exercise, Feb. 22 during Balikatan 08 in the Philippines. Lance Cpl. Ronald W. Stauffer

Philippine Navy Lieutenant Commander Agnes Orbegoso, Naval Combat Engineering Brigade Naval Task Group commander, poses for a photo in Atimonan, Quezon, Ph., during Exercise Balikatan April 21, 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

RM2GKH53C–Philippine Navy Lieutenant Commander Agnes Orbegoso, Naval Combat Engineering Brigade Naval Task Group commander, poses for a photo in Atimonan, Quezon, Ph., during Exercise Balikatan April 21, 2021. Balikatan, now in its 36th year, is an example of the long-standing friendship between the Philippines and United States in action.

A Joint Light Tactical Vehicle with 1st Battalion, 3d Marines, 3d Marine Division, disembarks Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 80, assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, during exercise Balikatan 22, at Aparri Beach, Cagayan, Philippines, March 28, 2022. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the AFP 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 long-standing bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the United States highlighting the de Stock Photo

RM2M5N2W8–A Joint Light Tactical Vehicle with 1st Battalion, 3d Marines, 3d Marine Division, disembarks Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 80, assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, during exercise Balikatan 22, at Aparri Beach, Cagayan, Philippines, March 28, 2022. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the AFP 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 long-standing bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the United States highlighting the de

RM2PM2ABK–April 11, 2023, Quezon City, Quezon City, Philippines: Protesters gathered outside the Armed Forces of the Philippines on Tuesday, April 11, to oppose the largest Balikatan exercise of the year. The US-Philippines military drill is planned to include 12,000 US troops and 5,000 Philippine soldiers. (Credit Image: © Jose Monsieur Santos/ZUMA Press Wire) EDITORIAL USAGE ONLY! Not for Commercial USAGE!

Nueva Ecija, Philippines. 12th May, 2017. A soldier from the Armed Forces of the Philippines wearing hazmat suit decontaminates his comrade during a disaster search and rescue exercise as part of the 2017 Balikatan Exercises between the Philippines and the United States inside Fort Magsaysay in Nueva Ecija Province, the Philippines, May 12, 2017. Credit: Rouelle Umali/Xinhua/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RMJ4E4W9–Nueva Ecija, Philippines. 12th May, 2017. A soldier from the Armed Forces of the Philippines wearing hazmat suit decontaminates his comrade during a disaster search and rescue exercise as part of the 2017 Balikatan Exercises between the Philippines and the United States inside Fort Magsaysay in Nueva Ecija Province, the Philippines, May 12, 2017. Credit: Rouelle Umali/Xinhua/Alamy Live News

RM2RP0DP8–(180509) -- ZAMBALES, May 9, 2018 -- Filipino soldiers participate in the Amphibious Landing training as part of the 2018 Balikatan Exercises between the Philippines and the United States in Zambales Province, the Philippines, on May 9, 2018.) (yy) THE PHILIPPINES-ZAMBALES-US-MILITARY EXERCISE ROUELLExUMALI PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN

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