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U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Nicholas Kless, right, a religious program specialist with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, shakes the hand of a Papua New Guinea Defence Force member during a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise at Murray Barracks, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, May 1, 2024. During the HADR exercise, MRF-D 24.3 is working in coordination with the Papua New Guinea Defence Force and U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby, with a focus on projecting select role II medical, logistics, and Marine Air-Ground Task Force command and control capabilities off-continent, to validate HADR training and readiness. Kless is a native of Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Torres)

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Nicholas Kless, right, a religious program specialist with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, shakes the hand of a Papua New Guinea Defence Force member during a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise at Murray Barracks, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, May 1, 2024. During the HADR exercise, MRF-D 24.3 is working in coordination with the Papua New Guinea Defence Force and U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby, with a focus on projecting select role II medical, logistics, and Marine Air-Ground Task Force command and control capabilities off-continent, to validate HADR training and readiness. Kless is a native of Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Torres)

Photo by Cpl. Juan Torres

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3 and a CareFlight medical specialist treat a simulated patient during a casualty evacuation exercise at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, May 1, 2024. CareFlight treats and transports patients needing specialist care between medical facilities across Australia and internationally. Casualty evacuation rehearsals strengthen Sailors readiness and capabilities while in a deployed environment. MRF-D 24.3 is part of an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and Allies and partners and provide a forward-postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Cristian Bestul)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3 and a CareFlight medical specialist treat a simulated patient during a casualty evacuation exercise at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, May 1, 2024. CareFlight treats and transports patients needing specialist care between medical facilities across Australia and internationally. Casualty evacuation rehearsals strengthen Sailors readiness and capabilities while in a deployed environment. MRF-D 24.3 is part of an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and Allies and partners and provide a forward-postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Cristian Bestul)

Photo by Sgt. Cristian Bestul

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3 offload from a C-40A assigned to Marine Transport Squadron 1, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, in preparation for a humanitarian aid and disaster relief exercise at Jacksons International Airport, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, April 30, 2024. The HADR exercise will be conducted in coordination with the Papua New Guinea Defense Force and U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby, with a focus on projecting select Role II medical, logistics, and Marine Air-Ground Task Force command and control capabilities off-continent, to validate HADR training and readiness. MRF-D 24.3 remains committed to maintaining readiness and fostering partnerships to ensure a swift and effective response to humanitarian crises wherever and whenever they may occur. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Torres)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3 offload from a C-40A assigned to Marine Transport Squadron 1, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, in preparation for a humanitarian aid and disaster relief exercise at Jacksons International Airport, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, April 30, 2024. The HADR exercise will be conducted in coordination with the Papua New Guinea Defense Force and U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby, with a focus on projecting select Role II medical, logistics, and Marine Air-Ground Task Force command and control capabilities off-continent, to validate HADR training and readiness. MRF-D 24.3 remains committed to maintaining readiness and fostering partnerships to ensure a swift and effective response to humanitarian crises wherever and whenever they may occur. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Torres)

Photo by Cpl. Juan Torres

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3 offload from a C-40A assigned to Marine Transport Squadron 1, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, in preparation for a humanitarian aid and disaster relief exercise at Jacksons International Airport, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, April 30, 2024. The HADR exercise will be conducted in coordination with the Papua New Guinea Defense Force and U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby, with a focus on projecting select Role II medical, logistics, and Marine Air-Ground Task Force command and control capabilities off-continent, to validate HADR training and readiness. MRF-D 24.3 remains committed to maintaining readiness and fostering partnerships to ensure a swift and effective response to humanitarian crises wherever and whenever they may occur. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Torres)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3 offload from a C-40A assigned to Marine Transport Squadron 1, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, in preparation for a humanitarian aid and disaster relief exercise at Jacksons International Airport, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, April 30, 2024. The HADR exercise will be conducted in coordination with the Papua New Guinea Defense Force and U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby, with a focus on projecting select Role II medical, logistics, and Marine Air-Ground Task Force command and control capabilities off-continent, to validate HADR training and readiness. MRF-D 24.3 remains committed to maintaining readiness and fostering partnerships to ensure a swift and effective response to humanitarian crises wherever and whenever they may occur. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Torres)

Photo by Cpl. Juan Torres

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jonathan Maricle, a squad leader assigned to Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, shoots an M110 semi-automatic sniper system during a sniper live-fire range at Oyster Bay, Philippines, April 29, 2024. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. Military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Patrick Katz)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jonathan Maricle, a squad leader assigned to Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, shoots an M110 semi-automatic sniper system during a sniper live-fire range at Oyster Bay, Philippines, April 29, 2024. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. Military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Patrick Katz)

Photo by Sgt. Patrick Katz

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Kaylee Mackenzie, left, a platoon commander assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, establishes communications with the amphibious transport dock USS Somerset (LPD 25) during Exercise Balikatan 24 after offloading on Kemdeng Beach, San Vicente, Philippines, April 28, 2024. BK 24 is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Kaylee Mackenzie, left, a platoon commander assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, establishes communications with the amphibious transport dock USS Somerset (LPD 25) during Exercise Balikatan 24 after offloading on Kemdeng Beach, San Vicente, Philippines, April 28, 2024. BK 24 is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker)

Photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Philip Anacta, the camp chief of Joint Task Force Headquarters for Exercise Balikatan 24, poses for a photo during an interview in Taguig, Philippines, April 25, 2024. Anacta was interviewed to share his story of growing up in the Philippines and being able to return for the exercise for the 5th time. BK 24 is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. Anacta is a native of Taguig, Philippines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Cameron Hermanet)

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Philip Anacta, the camp chief of Joint Task Force Headquarters for Exercise Balikatan 24, poses for a photo during an interview in Taguig, Philippines, April 25, 2024. Anacta was interviewed to share his story of growing up in the Philippines and being able to return for the exercise for the 5th time. BK 24 is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. Anacta is a native of Taguig, Philippines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Cameron Hermanet)

Photo by Sgt. Cameron Hermanet

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Clinton K. Hall, center left, the commanding officer of 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, and Sgt. Maj. Robert Ashby, the senior enlisted leader of 2nd Bn., 5th Marines (Rein.), MRF-D 24.3, march during the 109th commemorative service in honor of Anzac Day in Darwin, NT, Australia, April 25, 2024. Anzac Day marks the landings in Gallipoli of Australian and New Zealand Army Corps soldiers in 1915, and commemorates all Australian personnel who served and died in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations. MRF-D 24.3 Marines and Sailors showed their support to the Australian Defence Force personnel commemorating Anzac Day through dawn services and other commemorative services. Hall is a native of Nevada. Ashby is a native of Missouri. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Torres)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Clinton K. Hall, center left, the commanding officer of 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, and Sgt. Maj. Robert Ashby, the senior enlisted leader of 2nd Bn., 5th Marines (Rein.), MRF-D 24.3, march during the 109th commemorative service in honor of Anzac Day in Darwin, NT, Australia, April 25, 2024. Anzac Day marks the landings in Gallipoli of Australian and New Zealand Army Corps soldiers in 1915, and commemorates all Australian personnel who served and died in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations. MRF-D 24.3 Marines and Sailors showed their support to the Australian Defence Force personnel commemorating Anzac Day through dawn services and other commemorative services. Hall is a native of Nevada. Ashby is a native of Missouri. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Torres)

Photo by Cpl. Juan Torres

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Brian T. Mulvihill, center right, the commanding officer of Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, and Lt. Col. Scott Stafford, center left, the executive officer of MRF-D-24.3, salute during the 109th commemorative service in honor of Anzac Day at Darwin Cenotaph War Memorial, NT, Australia, April 25, 2024. Anzac Day marks the landings in Gallipoli of Australian and New Zealand Army Corps soldiers in 1915, and commemorates all Australian personnel who served and died in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations. MRF-D 24.3 Marines and Sailors showed their support to the Australian Defence Force personnel commemorating Anzac Day through dawn services and other commemorative services. Mulvihill is a native of New York. Stafford is a native of Indiana. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Torres)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Brian T. Mulvihill, center right, the commanding officer of Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, and Lt. Col. Scott Stafford, center left, the executive officer of MRF-D-24.3, salute during the 109th commemorative service in honor of Anzac Day at Darwin Cenotaph War Memorial, NT, Australia, April 25, 2024. Anzac Day marks the landings in Gallipoli of Australian and New Zealand Army Corps soldiers in 1915, and commemorates all Australian personnel who served and died in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations. MRF-D 24.3 Marines and Sailors showed their support to the Australian Defence Force personnel commemorating Anzac Day through dawn services and other commemorative services. Mulvihill is a native of New York. Stafford is a native of Indiana. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Torres)

Photo by Cpl. Juan Torres

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Littoral Anti-Air Battalion, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, prepares to conduct maintenance checks on a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle following convoy operations training during Balikatan 24 on Naval Station Leovigildo Gantioqui, Philippines, April 24, 2024. Balikatan 24 is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacqueline C. Parsons)

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Littoral Anti-Air Battalion, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, prepares to conduct maintenance checks on a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle following convoy operations training during Balikatan 24 on Naval Station Leovigildo Gantioqui, Philippines, April 24, 2024. Balikatan 24 is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacqueline C. Parsons)

Photo by Sgt. Jacqueline Parsons

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jaye Townsend, left, a combat videographer with 1st Marine Division, and Sgt. Jack Townsend, a squad leader with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st MARDIV, pose for a photo at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 23, 2024. Jaye and Jack are twins who joined the Marine Corps weeks apart and are both stationed on the West Coast. The Townsends are natives of St. Louis Park, Minnesota. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Willow Marshall)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jaye Townsend, left, a combat videographer with 1st Marine Division, and Sgt. Jack Townsend, a squad leader with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st MARDIV, pose for a photo at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 23, 2024. Jaye and Jack are twins who joined the Marine Corps weeks apart and are both stationed on the West Coast. The Townsends are natives of St. Louis Park, Minnesota. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Willow Marshall)

Photo by Cpl. Willow Marshall

240423-M-IP954-1264 ROBERTSON BARRACKS, NT, Australia (April 23, 2024) U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Gabriel Guzman, a platoon sergeant with Combat Logistics Battalion 5 (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, fires an M16A4 service rifle during a battlesight zero range at Robertson Barracks, Darwin, NT, Australia, April 23, 2024. A BZO is the elevation and windage settings required to place a single shot, or the center of a shot group, in a predesignated location. MRF-D 24.3 is part of an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and Allies and partners and provide a forward-postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. Guzman is a native of Illinois. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Torres)

240423-M-IP954-1264 ROBERTSON BARRACKS, NT, Australia (April 23, 2024) U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Gabriel Guzman, a platoon sergeant with Combat Logistics Battalion 5 (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, fires an M16A4 service rifle during a battlesight zero range at Robertson Barracks, Darwin, NT, Australia, April 23, 2024. A BZO is the elevation and windage settings required to place a single shot, or the center of a shot group, in a predesignated location. MRF-D 24.3 is part of an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and Allies and partners and provide a forward-postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. Guzman is a native of Illinois. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Torres)

Photo by U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Torres

Marine Corps Cpl. Antonia Paturzo, right, and Lance Cpl. Emanuel Saulsberry count ammunition during Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3 at Robertson Barracks, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia, April 23, 2024. The deployment is designed to enhance interoperability with the Australian defense force, allies and partners, and to provide a forward-postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific.

Marine Corps Cpl. Antonia Paturzo, right, and Lance Cpl. Emanuel Saulsberry count ammunition during Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3 at Robertson Barracks, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia, April 23, 2024. The deployment is designed to enhance interoperability with the Australian defense force, allies and partners, and to provide a forward-postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific.

Photo by Marine Corps Cpl. Juan Torres

Philippine and U.S. government and military representatives conduct the “friendship way” handhold at the opening ceremony to commence Balikatan 24 at Camp Aguinaldo, Manila, Philippines, April 22, 2024. BK 24 is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences (U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Erica Stanke)

Philippine and U.S. government and military representatives conduct the “friendship way” handhold at the opening ceremony to commence Balikatan 24 at Camp Aguinaldo, Manila, Philippines, April 22, 2024. BK 24 is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences (U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Erica Stanke)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Stanke

Philippine and U.S. government and military representatives conduct the “crossing of hands” during the opening ceremony to commence Balikatan 24 at Camp Aguinaldo, Manila, Philippines, April 22, 2024. BK 24 is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences (U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Erica Stanke)

Philippine and U.S. government and military representatives conduct the “crossing of hands” during the opening ceremony to commence Balikatan 24 at Camp Aguinaldo, Manila, Philippines, April 22, 2024. BK 24 is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences (U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Erica Stanke)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Stanke

U.S. military service members stand and salute for the Philippine and U.S. national anthems during the Exercise Balikatan 24 opening ceremony at Camp Aguinaldo, Manila, Philippines, April 22, 2024. BK 24 is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Stanke)

U.S. military service members stand and salute for the Philippine and U.S. national anthems during the Exercise Balikatan 24 opening ceremony at Camp Aguinaldo, Manila, Philippines, April 22, 2024. BK 24 is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Stanke)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Stanke

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force Darwin – 24.3, operate tactical vehicles at Port Darwin, NT, Australia, April 22, 2024. Vehicles and equipment were delivered to Marines at Port Darwin for use throughout the MRF-D 24.3 deployment. MRF-D 24.3 is part of an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and Allies and partners and provide a forward-postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Migel A. Reynosa)

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force Darwin – 24.3, operate tactical vehicles at Port Darwin, NT, Australia, April 22, 2024. Vehicles and equipment were delivered to Marines at Port Darwin for use throughout the MRF-D 24.3 deployment. MRF-D 24.3 is part of an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and Allies and partners and provide a forward-postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Migel A. Reynosa)

Photo by Cpl. Migel Reynosa

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, Australian Army Soldiers with 1st Brigade and Darwin locals, participate in a Run Army Australia event at East Point Reserve, Darwin, NT, Australia, April 21, 2024. The Run Army Australia 5k and 10k fun run was held to promote health, fitness and wellbeing through a running support program. MRF-D Marines participated in the event to build relations with the community and strengthen the Australian-U.S. Alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Torres)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, Australian Army Soldiers with 1st Brigade and Darwin locals, participate in a Run Army Australia event at East Point Reserve, Darwin, NT, Australia, April 21, 2024. The Run Army Australia 5k and 10k fun run was held to promote health, fitness and wellbeing through a running support program. MRF-D Marines participated in the event to build relations with the community and strengthen the Australian-U.S. Alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Torres)

Photo by Cpl. Juan Torres

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Dakota Jacobs, left, a squad leader with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, participates in a tactical decision-making game with Armed Forces of the Philippines service members during Marine Exercise 2024 near Cotabato City, Mindanao, Philippines, April 14, 2024. MAREX 2024 is a bilateral exercise between the U.S. Marine Corps and the Philippine Marine Corps designed to further enhance relationships, interoperability, and combined arms capabilities in a realistic training environment. Jacobs is a native of North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ryan Hageali)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Dakota Jacobs, left, a squad leader with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, participates in a tactical decision-making game with Armed Forces of the Philippines service members during Marine Exercise 2024 near Cotabato City, Mindanao, Philippines, April 14, 2024. MAREX 2024 is a bilateral exercise between the U.S. Marine Corps and the Philippine Marine Corps designed to further enhance relationships, interoperability, and combined arms capabilities in a realistic training environment. Jacobs is a native of North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ryan Hageali)

Photo by Sgt. Ryan Hageali

Philippine and U.S. service members pose for a photograph with barangay captains, religious leaders, San Fernando officials, La Union residents, San Agustin Elementary School faculty and staff, and students during a ‘Bundles of Joy’ event held before Exercise Balikatan 24 at San Agustin Elementary School in San Fernando, La Union, Philippines, April 13, 2024. The ‘Bundle of Joy’ delivery consisted of televisions, laptops, printers, and school supplies to improve the learning environment for students, staff, and San Agustin Elementary School faculty. BK 24 is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Trent A. Henry)

Philippine and U.S. service members pose for a photograph with barangay captains, religious leaders, San Fernando officials, La Union residents, San Agustin Elementary School faculty and staff, and students during a ‘Bundles of Joy’ event held before Exercise Balikatan 24 at San Agustin Elementary School in San Fernando, La Union, Philippines, April 13, 2024. The ‘Bundle of Joy’ delivery consisted of televisions, laptops, printers, and school supplies to improve the learning environment for students, staff, and San Agustin Elementary School faculty. BK 24 is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Trent A. Henry)

Photo by Cpl. Trent A. Henry

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