Philippine Army Capt. Candidato Paduman, left, civil affairs team lead, and U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Marcus Gillett, commanding officer of 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, speak with Municipality of Dipaculao barangay captains about Exercise Balikatan during a town hall in Aurora, Philippines, April 13, 2023. The town hall, hosted by Municipality of Dipaculao Mayor Danilo Tolentino alongside U.S. Armed Forces and Armed Forces of the Philippines civil affairs leadership, speaks to 25 barangay captains about this year’s exercise and its impact on the local community. 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Caitlin Brink)
Date Taken: | 04.13.2023 |
Date Posted: | 04.18.2023 02:47 |
Photo ID: | 7745038 |
VIRIN: | 230413-M-FS592-1065 |
Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
Size: | 19.01 MB |
Location: | PH |
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