U.S. Marines assigned to the Combined Joint Civil Military Operational Task Force, meet with Philippine Airmen, with 355th Aviation Engineer Group to discuss current and future civic assistance projects during Balikatan 23 in Cagayan, Philippines, April 20, 2023. Balikatan, Tagalog for “shoulder-to-shoulder,” is an annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military. The exercise provides unique opportunities for participating forces to increase interoperability and provide tangible benefits for the people of the Philippines. Humanitarian civic assistance projects support local communities in the Philippines and strengthen our partnership. Balikatan 2023 featured four engineering projects as well as cooperative health engagements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Huynh)
Date Taken: | 04.20.2023 |
Date Posted: | 04.24.2023 20:38 |
Photo ID: | 7758842 |
VIRIN: | 230420-M-VW647-1058 |
Resolution: | 5184x3456 |
Size: | 1.02 MB |
Location: | PH |
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