Army Maj. Larry Grandorff and Philippine Army Brig. Gen. Dante Balao shake hands during a subject matter expert exchange focused on disaster preparedness in support of Balikatan 2017, at Camp Dela Cruz in Upi, Gamu, Isabela, May 9, 2017. Disaster preparedness training in local communities allows the Philippine and military to enhance readiness and response capabilities during a natural disaster. Balikatan is an annual bilateral military exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counterterrorism and other combined

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Army Maj. Larry Grandorff and Philippine Army Brig. Gen. Dante Balao shake hands during a subject matter expert exchange focused on disaster preparedness in support of Balikatan 2017, at Camp Dela Cruz in Upi, Gamu, Isabela, May 9, 2017. Disaster preparedness training in local communities allows the Philippine and military to enhance readiness and response capabilities during a natural disaster. Balikatan is an annual bilateral military exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counterterrorism and other combined military operations. ( Army photo by Spc. Cory Long)

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