Soldiers from 1-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team and soldiers from the 7th Infantry Division, Armed Forces of the Philippines, prepare an honor guard to receive the official party during the opening ceremony for Balikatan 16 at Fort Magsaysay, Philippines, April 4, 2016. Balikatan, which means "shoulder to shoulder" in Filipino, is an annual bilateral training exercise aimed at improving the ability of Philippine and military forces to work together during planning, contingency and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. ( Army photo by Spc. Loren Keely) , Philip

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Soldiers from 1-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team and soldiers from the 7th Infantry Division, Armed Forces of the Philippines, prepare an honor guard to receive the official party during the opening ceremony for Balikatan 16 at Fort Magsaysay, Philippines, April 4, 2016. Balikatan, which means "shoulder to shoulder" in Filipino, is an annual bilateral training exercise aimed at improving the ability of Philippine and military forces to work together during planning, contingency and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. ( Army photo by Spc. Loren Keely) , Philippine military stand shoulder-to-shoulder during opening ceremony by 1-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team

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