U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Robert Tebben, a civil affairs officer with 3rd Civil Affairs Group, Force Headquarter Group, Marine Force Reserves, Northwestern University Reserve Officers’ Training Corps students as a part of Balikatan 23 in Ilocos Norte, Philippines, April 22, 2023. Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military connected with local communities to give a better understanding of the purpose of Balikatan 23. 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sarah Pysher)
Date Taken: | 04.22.2023 |
Date Posted: | 04.25.2023 09:25 |
Photo ID: | 7759631 |
VIRIN: | 230422-M-EA659-1032 |
Resolution: | 2729x4093 |
Size: | 5.9 MB |
Location: | PH |
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