Navy Cmdr. Bob Christian and Philippine Soldier Col. Pio Dinoso applaud during a Balikatan 2017 ceremony at Duran Elementary School in Dumalag, Capiz, April 25, 2017. Christian is a chaplain with Joint Civil-Military Operations Task Force and Dinoso is the commanding officer of the 301st Infantry Bayanihan Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division. Balikatan is an annual military bilateral exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief and counterterrorism.

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