Armed Forces of the Philippines Marines fire an M101 105 mm howitzer during artillery live-fire training April 12 at Crow Valley, Philippines. The Philippine and Marines took turns demonstrating their equipment, according to Marine Capt. Ricardo R. Bitanga, the executive officer for Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force. The training is part of Balikatan 2013, an annual bilateral exercise in its 29th iteration, which provides a venue for Armed Forces of the Philippines and military forces to develop and continue to


Armed Forces of the Philippines Marines fire an M101 105 mm howitzer during artillery live-fire training April 12 at Crow Valley, Philippines. The Philippine and Marines took turns demonstrating their equipment, according to Marine Capt. Ricardo R. Bitanga, the executive officer for Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force. The training is part of Balikatan 2013, an annual bilateral exercise in its 29th iteration, which provides a venue for Armed Forces of the Philippines and military forces to develop and continue to enhance interoperability across a wide range of military actions. ( Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Courtney G. White/Released) Live Fire Exercise During Balikatan 2013 by #PACOM


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