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III MARINE EXPEDITIONARY FORCE
Okinawa, Japan

Apr 13, 2016

U.S. Marine Cpl. Kevin V. Phan and the Philippine Marines teach each other patrol techniques during Balikatan 16, Panay, Philippines, April 11, 2016. Phan, from Garden Grove, California, is assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, currently attached to 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Balikatan provides opportunities for U.S. and Philippine forces to learn from each other and train for potential real world crises, better preparing them to support the local population throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica N. Etheridge/Released)

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