090414-N-9520G-141 SUBIC BAY, Republic of the Philippines (April 14, 2009) Armed Forces of the Philippines Marines embark Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1627 for transit to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) for a Balikatan 09 training exercise. Essex is participating in Balikatan 2009, an annual combined, joint-bilateral exercise involving Military and Armed Forces of the Philippines personnel as well as subject matter experts from Philippine Civil Defense Agencies. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nardelito Gervacio/Released) US Navy 090414-N-9520G-14

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090414-N-9520G-141 SUBIC BAY, Republic of the Philippines (April 14, 2009) Armed Forces of the Philippines Marines embark Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1627 for transit to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) for a Balikatan 09 training exercise. Essex is participating in Balikatan 2009, an annual combined, joint-bilateral exercise involving Military and Armed Forces of the Philippines personnel as well as subject matter experts from Philippine Civil Defense Agencies. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nardelito Gervacio/Released) US Navy 090414-N-9520G-141 Armed Forces of the Philippines Marines embark Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1627 for transit to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) for a Balikatan 09 training exercise

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