Philippine Sailors assigned to Naval Special Operations Units (NAVSOU) and a U.S. Naval Special Warfare operator communicate with a nearby NAVSOU platoon from a Philippine Navy multipurpose attack craft assigned to 2nd Boat Attack Division as they prepare to conduct a gas and oil rig platform search and seizure exercise in the Philippine Sea during Balikatan 23, April 16, 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 for the Joint Force in competition and conflict. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Gaither)
Date Taken: | 04.16.2023 |
Date Posted: | 04.20.2023 22:33 |
Photo ID: | 7751851 |
VIRIN: | 230416-N-OX430-1017 |
Resolution: | 3500x2500 |
Size: | 1.79 MB |
Location: | PH |
Web Views: | 190 |
Downloads: | 7 |
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