A concrete slab bears the name of the U.S. Marines with 9th Engineer Support Battalion and members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines that partnered to build a health care clinic to better the community of Baler during Balikatan 23, Baler, Aurora, Republic of the Philippines, April 22, 2023. For exercise Balikatan 23, 9th ESB partnered with 355th Aviation Engineer Wing to provide the local community quicker access to medical care. 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 Lance Cpl. Sebastian Riveraaponte)
Date Taken: | 04.22.2023 |
Date Posted: | 05.02.2023 23:10 |
Photo ID: | 7774328 |
VIRIN: | 230422-M-MW038-1127 |
Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
Size: | 18.35 MB |
Location: | BALER, AURORA, PH |
Web Views: | 16 |
Downloads: | 4 |
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