Marines Sgt. Adalberto Morales, and Sgt. Eric Ekelund, both crew chiefs with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, wait for the MV-22 Osprey to take off during Balikatan 2016 (BK 16) on April 11, 2016. The purpose of BK 16 is to strengthen interoperability and partner-nation capabilities for the planning and execution of military operations, and advance regional security operations. ( photo by Lance Cpl. Damon A. Mclean/Released)

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