Philippine Sailors assigned to Naval Special Operations Units secure a stairwell onboard a gas and oil rig platform as they prepare to complete a search and seizure training exercise with U.S. Naval Special Warfare operators 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 21:45 |
Photo ID: | 7751858 |
VIRIN: | 230416-N-OX430-1144 |
Resolution: | 3500x2500 |
Size: | 1.89 MB |
Location: | PH |
Web Views: | 179 |
Downloads: | 11 |
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