Locals learn life-saving lessons during Balikatan 2017 [Image 2 of 13]

PHILIPPINES

05.02.2017

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Markus Castaneda 

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific

Philippine Soldiers and U.S. service members hosted a disaster preparedness symposium during Balikatan 2017 in Ormoc City, Leyte, May 2, 2017. The Armed Forces of the Philippines along with representatives from Japan Self-Defense Force, Australian Defense Force, and U.S. military worked with a local barangay to improve health conditions and disaster preparedness. Balikatan is an annual U.S.-Philippine bilateral military exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counterterrorism, and other combined military operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Markus Castaneda)

• Date Taken: 05.02.2017
• Date Posted: 05.05.2017 08:19
• Photo ID: 3357777
• VIRIN: 170502-N-WI365-1039
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• Location: PH