His Excellency Fidel V. Ramos, former president of
His Excellency Fidel V. Ramos, former president of the Republic of the Philippines, talks with U.S. Marine Col. J.C. Lewis, commanding officer 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary... More
Philippine Air Force Lt. Col. Joseph Archog, Tactical
Philippine Air Force Lt. Col. Joseph Archog, Tactical Group 3 Operations, 1st Air Division talks with U.S. Marine Maj. Charles Casey, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, assistant operations officers, weapons and tactics... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Adam Fansler works on a Humvee
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Adam Fansler works on a Humvee in preparation for Balikatan 16 in Crow Valley, Philippines, on March 31, 2016. Fansler, from Fairbanks, Alaska, is a motor transportation mechanic for 12th... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Gabriel Wells watches as the Philippine
U.S. Marine Cpl. Gabriel Wells watches as the Philippine Marines practice off-loading an Amphibious Assault Vehicle during Balikatan 16 in Crow Valley, Philippines, on April 6, 2016. Balikatan 16 provided both ... More
His Excellency Fidel V. Ramos, former president of
His Excellency Fidel V. Ramos, former president of the Republic of the Philippines speaks at the Capas Freedom March during Balikatan 16 at Capas, Philippines, April 11, 2016. U.S. and Philippine service member... More
Philippine school children from the local community
Philippine school children from the local community explore a U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion Helicopter during a static display at Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 9, 2016. U.S. military and Armed Fo... More
Philippine locals wait in line to see the cockpit of
Philippine locals wait in line to see the cockpit of a C-17 Globemaster III from the 15th Wing, Hickam Air force Base, Hawaii during the static display at Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 9, 2016. U.S. milita... More
A U.S. Marines High Mobility Artillery Rocket System
A U.S. Marines High Mobility Artillery Rocket System fires a rocket during a live fire exercise in support of Balikatan 16 at Crow Valley, Philippines, April 14, 2016. HIMARS conducted a live fire exercise at t... More
A Philippine family looks at the wall of names at the
A Philippine family looks at the wall of names at the Capas National Shrine during Balikatan 16 Capas, Philippines, April 11, 2016. The shrine was built by the Philippine government as a memorial to Allied sol... More
U.S. senators and military service members depart the
U.S. senators and military service members depart the flight line at Clark Airbase, Philippines, on April 1, 2016. While at Clark airbase the senators attended a Balikatan 16 brief and toured several military a... More
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. John Lehane, inspector instructor
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. John Lehane, inspector instructor with 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve discusses the capabilities of the M142 High Mobility Rocket Artillery System wit... More
U.S. and Philippine Marines fire their rifles
U.S. and Philippine Marines fire their rifles “shoulder-to-shoulder” during Balikatan 16, at Crow Valley, Philippines, April 14, 2016. Balikatan provides opportunities for U.S. and Philippine forces to learn fr... More
U.S. Marines from the III Marine Expeditionary Force,
U.S. Marines from the III Marine Expeditionary Force, fall in line to in-process to the Joint Reception Center, April 2, at Clark Air Base in Angeles City, Philippines. The Joint Reception Center is the first s... More
Army Spc. Keith Claudio, Joint Reception Center admin
Army Spc. Keith Claudio, Joint Reception Center admin clerk, assigned to 10th Support Group (Regional), receives and in-processes Maj. Peter Mousseau, adjutant, 10th SG(R), April 2, to the 2016 Balikitan Exerci... More
U.S. Marines from the III Marine Expeditionary Force,
U.S. Marines from the III Marine Expeditionary Force, fall in line to in-process to the Joint Reception Center, April 2, at Clark Air Base in Angeles City, Philippines. The Joint Reception Center is the first s... More
A Philippine boy tries on a pilot helmet during a static
A Philippine boy tries on a pilot helmet during a static display at Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 9, 2016. U.S. military and Armed Forces of the Philippines hosted the event displaying various aircraft fro... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Jacob D. Powers sights in on his target
U.S. Marine Cpl. Jacob D. Powers sights in on his target alongside his Philippine counterpart at a rifle range in Crow Valley, Philippines, during Balikatan 16, April 6, 2016. Powers is from Greeneville, Tennes... More
A Philippine Marine sights in on his target on a range
A Philippine Marine sights in on his target on a range during Balikatan 16 in Crow Valley, Philippines, April 6, 2016. This range was the first of multiple ranges the U.S. and Philippine Marines conducted toget... More
U.S. and Philippine Marines ready an Amphibious Assault
U.S. and Philippine Marines ready an Amphibious Assault Vehicle with Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force in preparation for a mechanized assault during Balikatan 16, at... More
Philippine Marines, Solders, Airmen and Coast Guardsmen
Philippine Marines, Solders, Airmen and Coast Guardsmen march down the streets of Capas during Balikatan 16 in the Philippines, April 11, 2016. U.S. and Philippine service members participated in the 2nd annual... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Deven Turner buries communications
U.S. Marine Sgt. Deven Turner buries communications wires in preparation for Balikatan 16 in Crow Valley, Philippines, on April 1, 2016. Turner, from Dickinson, North Dakota, is a combat field wiremen with 2nd ... More
Locals take photos in front of a U.S. Air Force C-17
Locals take photos in front of a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III from the 15th Wing, Hickam Air force Base, Hawaii during a static display at Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 9, 2016. U.S. military and Ar... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Kevin V. Phan and the Philippine Marines
U.S. Marine Cpl. Kevin V. Phan and the Philippine Marines teach each other patrol techniques during Balikatan 16, Panay, Philippines, April 11, 2016. Phan, from Garden Grove, California, is assigned to 2nd Batt... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Jacob D. Powers and his Philippine
U.S. Marine Cpl. Jacob D. Powers and his Philippine counterpart sight in on their targets on a rifle range in Crow Valley, Philippines, during Balikatan 16, April 6, 2016. Powers is from Greeneville, Tennessee ... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jarrett B. Hendershot checks
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jarrett B. Hendershot checks vehicles entering and exiting the command and control center before the start of Balikatan 16 at Crow Valley, Philippines, on March 31, 2016. Hendershot is fr... More
U.S. Marines, Soldiers and a Sailor assist a local
U.S. Marines, Soldiers and a Sailor assist a local Philippine family during Balikatan 16 at Crow Valley, Philippines, April 4, 2016. While U.S. service members were conducting bilateral training, they stopped h... More
A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter,
A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, lands on the joint high speed vessel, the U.S.N.S. Millinocket during Balikatan 16, off the coast of Panay, Philippines, April 12, 2016. After landing on de... More
Brig. Gen. Laurcris Tumanda, 710th Special Operations
Brig. Gen. Laurcris Tumanda, 710th Special Operations Wing Commander, Armed Forces of the Philippines presents a gift to Lt. Gen. Lawrence Nicholson, commanding general III Marine Expeditionary Force and the Jo... More
U.S. Marine Corps and Philippine Air Force members
U.S. Marine Corps and Philippine Air Force members watch a M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems load during Balikatan 16 at Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 6, 2016. After loading, the crew of Marine A... More
U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Nicholas Cline delivers a range
U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Nicholas Cline delivers a range safety brief to U.S. and Philippine Marines before the service members participate in a live fire exercise during Balikatan 16, at Crow Valley, Philippines, A... More
U.S. and Philippine Marines fire a M777 Howitzer for
U.S. and Philippine Marines fire a M777 Howitzer for artillery training Crow Valley, Philippines, April 8, 2016. U.S. and Philippine Marines trained together on firing procedures for the M777 Howitzer to build ... More
Philippines locals take photos of U.S. military and
Philippines locals take photos of U.S. military and Philippine Air Force aircraft during a static display at Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 9, 2016. U.S. military and Armed Forces of the Philippines hosted ... More
U.S. Marine Col. J.C. Lewis, commanding officer 12th
U.S. Marine Col. J.C. Lewis, commanding officer 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force discuss the employment of the M777 Howitzer during Balikatan 16 to Philippine Marine Maj... More
U.S. Marines from the III Marine Expeditionary Force,
U.S. Marines from the III Marine Expeditionary Force, fall in line to in-process to the Joint Reception Center, April 2, at Clark Air Base in Angeles City, Philippines. The Joint Reception Center is the first s... More
U.S. Marine Corpral Dustin M. Hilgar, squad leader,
U.S. Marine Corpral Dustin M. Hilgar, squad leader, 2nd battalion 2nd Marines, 81st platoon, with 2nd Marine Division teaches Philippine Marines how to use the 81 mm Mortar System at Crow Valley, Philippines, o... More
Philippine Marines prepare to fire the M777 Howitzer
Philippine Marines prepare to fire the M777 Howitzer at Crow Valley, Philippines, April 8, 2016. U.S. and Philippine Marines trained together on firing procedures for the M777 Howitzer to build their combined c... More
U.S. Sen. John Kline, Chairman of Education and the
U.S. Sen. John Kline, Chairman of Education and the Workforce Committee, is greeted by U.S and Philippine military service members after landing at Clark Airbase, Philippines, on April 1, 2016. While at Clark ... More
Lt. Gen. Lawrence Nicholson, commanding general of
Lt. Gen. Lawrence Nicholson, commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force and Joint Task Force commander for Balikatan 16, shakes hands with Lt. Col. Japzon of 2nd Marine Battalion, Philippine Marine Co... More
The Joint Reception Center receives and in-processes
The Joint Reception Center receives and in-processes U.S. Marines from the III Marine Expeditionary Force, April 2, to the 2016 Balikitan Exercise at Clark Air Base in Angeles City, Philippines. The Joint Recep... More
U.S. Marines Lance Cpl. Michael D. Reaume, assistant
U.S. Marines Lance Cpl. Michael D. Reaume, assistant gunner, 2nd battalion 2nd Marines, 81st platoon, with 2nd Marine Division prepares to fire the 81 mm Mortar System at Crow Valley, Philippines, on April 5, 2... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Eric Rosarioayla, section chief, 1st
U.S. Marine Sgt. Eric Rosarioayla, section chief, 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division shakes hands with Philippine Marine Maj. Gen. Remigio Valdez, Philippine Commandant, at Crow Valley, Ph... More
Philippine Marine Sgt. Bulala looks down range at the
Philippine Marine Sgt. Bulala looks down range at the impact area while his Marines shoot their weapons during Balikatan 16 in Crow Valley, Philippines, April 6, 2016. Bulala has 18 years of service and is with... More
Philippine Air Force members stand at attention before
Philippine Air Force members stand at attention before the Capas Freedom March during Balikatan 16 at Capas, Philippines, April 11, 2016. U.S. and Philippine service members participated in the public event whi... More
Ground Assault Maneuver in the Philippines
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dillon Ellzey , front, and Lance Cpl. Andrew Whitbeck assigned to 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force under the Unit Deployment Program, fire a M153 Shoulder Launche... More
Philippine Marine Tech. Sgt. Cezar Embestro poses for
Philippine Marine Tech. Sgt. Cezar Embestro poses for a photo at Crow Valley, Philippines, April 8, 2016. U.S. and Philippine Marines trained together on firing procedures for the M777 Howitzer to build their c... More
U.S. Marines Lance Cpl. Michael D. Reaume, assistant
U.S. Marines Lance Cpl. Michael D. Reaume, assistant gunner, and Lance Cpl. Jordan A. Summerton, gunner, 2nd battalion 2nd Marines, 81st platoon, with 2nd Marine Division fires the 81 mm Mortar System at Crow V... More
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. John Lehane, inspector instructor
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. John Lehane, inspector instructor with 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve discusses the capabilities of the M142 High Mobility Rocket Artillery System wit... More
The Joint Reception Center receives and in-processes
The Joint Reception Center receives and in-processes U.S. Marines from the III Marine Expeditionary Force, April 2, to the 2016 Balikitan Exercise at Clark Air Base in Angeles City, Philippines. The Joint Recep... More
U.S. Marines walk to the Capas National Shrine during
U.S. Marines walk to the Capas National Shrine during Balikatan 16 at Capas, Philippines, April 11, 2016. The shrine was built by the Philippine government as a memorial to Allied soldiers who died at Camp O'Do... More
Sailor Returns Home for the First Time in 17 Years
U.S. sailor Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Jose G. Esguerra poses for a photo with Philippine families from Maruglo Elementary School, at Crow Valley, Philippines, April 7, 2016. Esguerra is a dental technician wi... More
U.S. Marines with Fox Battery, 2nd Battalion, 14th
U.S. Marines with Fox Battery, 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment assigned to 12th Marines, III Marine Expeditionary Force, prepare to load a High Mobility Artillery Rocket in support of Balikatan 16 at Crow V... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Vincent K. Pirolli guards the
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Vincent K. Pirolli guards the temporary perimeter of the command and control center before the start of Balikatan 16 at Crow Valley, Philippines, on March 31, 2016. Pirolli is from Willia... More
U.S. Marines Lance Cpl. Matthew J. Spearman, ammo man,
U.S. Marines Lance Cpl. Matthew J. Spearman, ammo man, 2nd battalion 2nd Marines, 81st platoon, with 2nd Marine Division looks at his log book at Crow Valley, Philippines, on April 5, 2016. U.S. and Philippine ... More
U.S. Marines and Soldiers participate in the Capas
U.S. Marines and Soldiers participate in the Capas Freedom March during Balikatan 16 at Capas, Philippines, April 11, 2016. U.S. and Philippine service members participated in the 2nd annual Capas Freedom March... More
U.S. Marines with Fox Battery, 2nd Battalion, 14th
U.S. Marines with Fox Battery, 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment assigned to 12th Marines, III Marine Expeditionary Force, prepare to load a High Mobility Artillery Rocket in support of Balikatan 16 at Crow V... More
Local Philippines greet U.S. Marines and Solders as
Local Philippines greet U.S. Marines and Solders as they march by their home during Balikatan 16 at Capas, Philippines, April 11, 2016. U.S. and Philippine service members participated in the 2nd annual Capas ... More
U.S. and Philippine Marines line up to shoot their
U.S. and Philippine Marines line up to shoot their rifles on a range during Balikatan 16 in Crow Valley, Philippines, April 6, 2016. This range was the first of multiple ranges the U.S. and Philippine Marines c... More
U.S. Marines with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 14th
U.S. Marines with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment pose for a photo with local Philippine school children during a static display at Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 9, 2016. As part of Balika... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Joseph Sheehy builds a dirt
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Joseph Sheehy builds a dirt wall around a fuel station in preparation for Balikatan 16 in Crow Valley, Philippines, on March 31, 2016. Sheehy, a native of Cedar Lake, Indiana, is a heavy ... More
U.S. senators are greeted by U.S. Marine Col. Kempsie
U.S. senators are greeted by U.S. Marine Col. Kempsie after landing at Clark Airbase, Philippines, on April 1, 2016. While at Clark Airbase the senators attended a Balikatan 16 brief and toured several military... More
Philippine Marine Cpl. Mark De-Guzman takes part in
Philippine Marine Cpl. Mark De-Guzman takes part in a patrol with the U.S. Marine Corps during Balikatan 16, Panay, Philippines, April 11, 2016. De-Guzman is with the Marine Battalion Landing Team 4. Throughout... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Christopher Jones poses for
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Christopher Jones poses for a photo on top of a fuel bladder before the start of Balikatan 16 in Crow Valley, Philippines, on March 31, 2016. Jones, a native of Bessemer City, North Carol... More
U.S. senators are escorted to Clark Airbase, Philippines,
U.S. senators are escorted to Clark Airbase, Philippines, on April 1, 2016. While at Clark Airbase the senators attended a Balikatan 16 brief and toured several military aircraft. Through partnership, the U.S. ... More
Philippine Marines prepare to fire the M777 Howitzer
Philippine Marines prepare to fire the M777 Howitzer at Crow Valley, Philippines, April 8, 2016. U.S. and Philippine Marines trained together on firing procedures for the M777 Howitzer to build their combined c... More
U.S. Marines from the III Marine Expeditionary Force,
U.S. Marines from the III Marine Expeditionary Force, organize their baggage at the Joint Reception Center, April 2, at Clark Air Base in Angeles City, Philippines. The Joint Reception Center is the first stop ... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jonathan Neale offloads his
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jonathan Neale offloads his equipment in preparation for Balikatan 16 in Crow Valley, Philippines, on March 31, 2016. Neale, from Brooklyn, New York, is the ammo chief for Bravo Battery, ... More
Philippine Marines ride in the back of a U.S. Marine
Philippine Marines ride in the back of a U.S. Marine Corps Amphibious Assault Vehicle with Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force during Balikatan 16 at Crow Valley, Phili... More
Philippine Marines prepare to fire the M777 Howitzer
Philippine Marines prepare to fire the M777 Howitzer at Crow Valley, Philippines, April 8, 2016. U.S. and Philippine Marines trained together on firing procedures for the M777 Howitzer to build their combined c... More
U.S. and Philippine Marines prepare to load into an
U.S. and Philippine Marines prepare to load into an Amphibious Assault Vehicles with Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force during Balikatan 16, at Crow Valley, Philippine... More
The Joint Reception Center receives and in-processes
The Joint Reception Center receives and in-processes U.S. Marines from the III Marine Expeditionary Force, April 2, to the 2016 Balikatan Exercise at Clark Air Base in Angeles City, Philippines. The Joint Recep... More
Philippine Marines board a U.S. Marine Corps Amphibious
Philippine Marines board a U.S. Marine Corps Amphibious Assault Vehicle with Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force during Balikatan 16 at Crow Valley, Philippines, April ... More
U.S. Marine KC-130J Super Hercules crew with Marine
U.S. Marine KC-130J Super Hercules crew with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, assist in loading a M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems du... More
U.S. and Philippine Marines offload from an Amphibious
U.S. and Philippine Marines offload from an Amphibious Assault Vehicle with Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force during Balikatan 16, at Crow Valley, Philippines, April ... More
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Bill Fenton guides the members
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Bill Fenton guides the members of Fox Platoon, 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment as they load a M142 High Mobility Rocket Artillery System onto a KC-130J Super Hercules during Balikatan... More
U.S. Marine Pfc. Dara E. Dziedzic secures the entrance
U.S. Marine Pfc. Dara E. Dziedzic secures the entrance to the command and control center before the start of Balikatan 16 at Crow Valley, Philippines, on March 31, 2016. Dziedzic is from Lakeland, Florida, and ... More