Photo by Spc. Brennick Stevens | Exercise Balikatan | 04.28.2023
Carlito G. Galvez Jr., the senior undersecretary of the Philippine Department of National Defense, delivers remarks at the closing ceremony to conclude Balikatan 23 at Camp Aguinaldo, Manila, Philippines, April 28, 2023. Over the last three weeks, more than 17,600 personnel trained shoulder-to-shoulder across the Philippines’ northern Luzon and Palawan, increasing proficiency in maritime......
Photo by Spc. Brennick Stevens | Exercise Balikatan | 04.28.2023
U.S. and Philippine government and senior military leaders observe the closing ceremony to conclude Balikatan 23 at Camp Aguinaldo, Manila, Philippines, April 28, 2023. Over the last three weeks, more than 17,600 personnel trained shoulder-to-shoulder across the Philippines’ northern Luzon and Palawan, increasing proficiency in maritime security, amphibious operations, live-fire training,......
Photo by Spc. Brennick Stevens | Exercise Balikatan | 04.28.2023
Ambassador MaryKay L. Carlson, U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines, delivers remarks at the closing ceremony to conclude Balikatan 23 at Camp Aguinaldo, Manila, Philippines, April 28, 2023. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, improve capabilities, and reinforce the shared......
Photo by Spc. Brennick Stevens | Exercise Balikatan | 04.28.2023
U.S. Navy Adm. John C. Aquilino, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, delivers remarks at the closing ceremony to conclude Balikatan 23 at Camp Aguinaldo, Manila, Philippines, April 28, 2023. Over the last three weeks, more than 17,600 personnel trained shoulder-to-shoulder across the Philippines’ northern Luzon and Palawan, increasing proficiency in maritime security, amphibious......
Photo by Spc. Brennick Stevens | Exercise Balikatan | 04.28.2023
U.S. and Philippine senior military leaders furl the exercise flag at the closing ceremony to conclude Balikatan 23 at Camp Aguinaldo, Manila, Philippines, April 28, 2023. Over the last three weeks, more than 17,600 personnel trained shoulder-to-shoulder across the Philippines’ northern Luzon and Palawan, increasing proficiency in maritime security, amphibious operations, live-fire......
Photo by Spc. Brennick Stevens | Exercise Balikatan | 04.28.2023
Philippine Maj. Gen. Marvin N. Licudine, Phillipine exercise director with the Armed Forces of the Philippines, delivers remarks at the closing ceremony to conclude Balikatan 23 at Camp Aguinaldo, Manila, Philippines, April 28, 2023. Over the last three weeks, more than 17,600 personnel trained shoulder-to-shoulder across the Philippines’ northern Luzon and Palawan, increasing......
Photo by Spc. Brennick Stevens | Exercise Balikatan | 04.28.2023
International service members observe and salute during the Philippine and U.S. national anthems at the closing ceremony to conclude Balikatan 23 at Camp Aguinaldo, Manila, Philippines, April 23, 2023. Over the last three weeks, more than 17,600 personnel trained shoulder-to-shoulder across the Philippines’ northern Luzon and Palawan, increasing proficiency in maritime security,......
Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Tom Tonthat | USS Anchorage (LPD 23) | 04.26.2023
A U.S. Marine UH-1Y Venom, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 362 (Rein.), 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, approaches U.S. Navy amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23) after participating in Exercise Balikatan 2023, April 26. Balikatan reinforces the relationship between the U.S. and Armed Forces of the Philippines by upholding steadfast beliefs of democratic values......
