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    A joint military color guard ceremony featuring both Philippine Armed Forces and United States Marine Corps personnel. Four female soldiers stand at attention holding the Philippine flag and the American flag in what appears to be an indoor ceremonial setting. The soldiers are in full dress camouflage uniforms with ceremonial swords/rifles.

    TAGUIG CITY, PHILIPPINES

    10.04.2016

    Photo by Cpl. Steven Tran 

    III Marine Expeditionary Force   

    U.S. and Philippine Marine color guard members await the start of the Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 (PHIBLEX) opening ceremony at Marine Barracks Rudiardo Brown, Taguig City, Philippines, Oct. 4, 2016. PHIBLEX is an annual U.S.-Philippine military bilateral exercise which combines amphibious capabilities and live-fire training with humanitarian civic assistance efforts to strengthen interoperability and working relationships. The U.S. Marines are with 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Steven Tran/Released)

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    Date Taken: 10.04.2016
    Date Posted: 10.05.2016 22:46
    Photo ID: 2900664
    VIRIN: 161004-M-ZI433-319
    Resolution: 2880x1920
    Size: 3.42 MB
    Location: TAGUIG CITY, PH
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    Downloads: 7

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    Two female U.S. Marines in digital camouflage uniforms are handling an American flag, appearing to fold or unfurl it during a formal ceremony. A flagpole with red and white twisted cord and tassels is visible, held by one of the Marines. Additional military personnel in the background suggest this is a group ceremonial event indoors.
    A joint military color guard ceremony featuring both Philippine Armed Forces and United States Marine Corps personnel. Four female soldiers stand at attention holding the Philippine flag and the American flag in what appears to be an indoor ceremonial setting. The soldiers are in full dress camouflage uniforms with ceremonial swords/rifles.
    A senior military officer wearing AFP (Armed Forces of the Philippines) Marines camouflage uniform with the name tape 'COSTALES' and two-star rank insignia is walking through what appears to be an indoor military facility. He is wearing glasses and a matching camouflage cover (cap) with two stars. Several other uniformed personnel are visible in the blurred background.
    A formal military ceremony is taking place indoors, featuring personnel from both the United States Armed Forces and the Philippine Armed Forces rendering salutes simultaneously. Two national flags are prominently displayed — the American flag and the Philippine flag — indicating a joint bilateral military event. The setting appears to be a large ceremonial hall with multiple rows of military personnel in attendance.
    A military ceremony is taking place at Acero Hall, Philippine Marine Corps headquarters in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. A Philippine Marine Corps officer is delivering a keynote address at a clear podium bearing the Philippine Marine Corps seal, flanked by two seated military officers. The event appears to be a formal AFP (Armed Forces of the Philippines) function involving both Philippine and US Marine Corps personnel.
    A group photo of U.S. Marines and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) military personnel posing together at what appears to be an official joint military event or ceremony. The banner in the background references a Philippine Marines Commandant and a keynote session. Personnel from both nations are standing in rows, arm-in-arm, suggesting a collaborative and friendly bilateral military engagement.

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