Philippine Marines debark from a Filipino landing craft during civil military activities from the sea at Motiong Beach, Casiguran, May 15, 2017. The Marines simulated a security group that would help the local government restore law and order to an impacted by disaster. By training for humanitarian assistance and disaster response operations, and Philippine forces are better prepared to provide relief from the sea to remote and austere areas of the Philippines. Balikatan is an annual bilateral military exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assis

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Philippine Marines debark from a Filipino landing craft during civil military activities from the sea at Motiong Beach, Casiguran, May 15, 2017. The Marines simulated a security group that would help the local government restore law and order to an impacted by disaster. By training for humanitarian assistance and disaster response operations, and Philippine forces are better prepared to provide relief from the sea to remote and austere areas of the Philippines. Balikatan is an annual bilateral military exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counterterrorism and other combined military operations. ( Army photo by Staff Sgt. Chris McCullough)

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