and Philippine Marines ready an Amphibious Assault Vehicle with Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force in preparation for a mechanized assault during Balikatan 16, at Crow Valley, Philippines, April 14, 2016. This training familiarized the Philippine Marines with the capabilities of the AAV employed by the Marines. Bilateral training between and Philippine forces increases our combined ability to respond quickly and work together effectively to provide relief and assistance in the event of natural disasters and other crises that threaten pu

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and Philippine Marines ready an Amphibious Assault Vehicle with Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force in preparation for a mechanized assault during Balikatan 16, at Crow Valley, Philippines, April 14, 2016. This training familiarized the Philippine Marines with the capabilities of the AAV employed by the Marines. Bilateral training between and Philippine forces increases our combined ability to respond quickly and work together effectively to provide relief and assistance in the event of natural disasters and other crises that threaten public safety and health across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. ( Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica N. Etheridge/Released)

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