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    A military formation ceremony is taking place on an outdoor parade ground, featuring soldiers in two distinct uniforms — US Army ACU (Army Combat Uniform) in digital camouflage and what appear to be Philippine Armed Forces soldiers in darker woodland camouflage. The troops are rendering a salute in formation, with a color guard bearing a red and yellow unit guidon/flag visible on the right side. The setting appears to be a joint military exercise or ceremony, likely in the Philippines based on the mixed forces present.

    FORT MAGSAYSAY, PHILIPPINES

    04.25.2012

    Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Matthew Holly 

    Exercise Balikatan       

    Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. soldiers render salutes during the closing ceremony of the field training exercise at Fort Magsaysay, Philippines, April 25 for Exercise Balikatan 2012. The FTX consisted of nine days of intense and continuous training, combined with outreach projects in the surrounding communities. In the spirit of “shoulder-to-shoulder,” Philippine and U.S. bilaterally conducted live-fire ranges, explosive ordnance disposal training and tactical operations, as well as community relations projects.

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    Date Taken: 04.25.2012
    Date Posted: 04.26.2012 21:34
    Photo ID: 566394
    VIRIN: 120425-M-HE794-001
    Resolution: 1728x1062
    Size: 604.69 KB
    Location: FORT MAGSAYSAY, PH
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    A military formation ceremony is taking place on an outdoor parade ground, featuring soldiers in two distinct uniforms — US Army ACU (Army Combat Uniform) in digital camouflage and what appear to be Philippine Armed Forces soldiers in darker woodland camouflage. The troops are rendering a salute in formation, with a color guard bearing a red and yellow unit guidon/flag visible on the right side. The setting appears to be a joint military exercise or ceremony, likely in the Philippines based on the mixed forces present.
    Two military officers are engaged in a formal handshake ceremony, with one wearing Philippine Army camouflage uniform and the other in US Army ACU (Army Combat Uniform). The Philippine Army officer, identified by the name tape 'AVILA,' is smiling while exchanging what appears to be a commemorative plaque or gift with the US Army officer named 'PRITCHARD.' The event appears to be a formal military exchange or ceremony attended by numerous soldiers in the background.
    A senior military officer wearing camouflage uniform stands in the foreground during what appears to be a military formation or parade. The officer's name tape reads 'ANQUILLANO' and displays two-star rank insignia on the collar. In the background, rows of uniformed soldiers in camouflage are assembled in formation on an open field.

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