Navy contractor Jay Mossage inspects an M-31 arresting gear at Clark Air Base, Philippines, March 22, 2019, in preparation for Exercise Balikatan. An M-31 arresting gear can hook various tail-hook aircraft to rapidly decelerate aircraft as it lands. Exercise Balikatan is a multilateral exercise that provides realistic quick-response training between the , Australia and Philippines. The exercise promotes regional security and humanitarian efforts for allies and partners.

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