Marine Corps Lt. Col. Mark Bortnem, commanding officer of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232, right, speaks to Brig. Gen. Christopher A. McPhillips, commanding general of 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, during his visit with Marines at Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 5, 2019, during Exercise Balikatan. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the and the Philippines and comes from a Tagalog phrase meaning "shoulder-to-shoulder," representing the partnership between the two countries. The exercise promotes regional security and humanitarian efforts for allies and partners.

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