From left, Philippine Marine Corps 1st Lt. Jayson Abapo, the officer in charge of 310th Marine Company, 10th Marine Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Daric Kleppe, a civil affairs officer, and Cpl. Cristian Cabanas, a civil affairs specialist, both assigned to 1st Civil Affairs Group, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, speak with governing officials of San Vicente while planning a cooperative health engagement in preparation for Exercise Balikatan 2026 in San Vicente, Philippines, April 20, 2026. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military that represents the strength of our alliance, improves our capable combined force, and demonstrates our commitment to regional peace and prosperity. Kleppe is a native of California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mia Ocampo)
| Date Taken: | 04.20.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.25.2026 22:57 |
| Photo ID: | 9639809 |
| VIRIN: | 260420-M-NM916-1112 |
| Resolution: | 8192x5464 |
| Size: | 7.36 MB |
| Location: | SAN VICENTE, PH |
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