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    A U.S. Marine in full combat gear stands in an open field, holding a handheld radio to communicate while carrying a rifle. A second Marine is visible in the background in a crouching position. The setting appears to be a tropical or subtropical environment based on the vegetation visible in the background.

    PALAWAN, PHILIPPINES

    04.11.2016

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean 

    U.S. Navy           

    U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Chris Hill, squad leader with 2d Marine Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, Golf Company keeps communication with the rest of his platoon via radio while executing a simulated airfield insert during Balikatan 2016 (BK 16) on April 11, 2016. The purpose of BK 16 is to strengthen interoperability and partner-nation capabilities for the planning and execution of military operations, and advance regional security operations. (U.S. photo by Lance Cpl. Damon A. Mclean/Released)

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    Date Taken: 04.11.2016
    Date Posted: 05.03.2016 12:21
    Photo ID: 2565057
    VIRIN: 160411-M-KZ568-058
    Resolution: 5760x3840
    Size: 5.01 MB
    Location: PALAWAN, PH
    Web Views: 61
    Downloads: 5

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