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Philippine Marines and a U.S. Navy Corpsman prepare to bandage a patient during a simulated casualty exercise during combat lifesaver training at Crow Valley, Philippines, May 8, 2014, during Balikatan 2014. The training was designed for non-medical personnel and developed the skills necessary to administer first aid in a field environment. Balikatan is an annual training exercise that strengthens the interoperability between the armed forces of the Philippines and U.S. military in their commitment to regional security and stability, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. - Philippine Marines and a U.S. Navy Corpsman prepare to bandage a patient during a simulated casualty exercise during combat lifesaver training at Crow Valley, Philippines, May 8, 2014, during Balikatan 2014. The training was designed for non-medical personnel and developed the skills necessary to administer first aid in a field environment. Balikatan is an annual training exercise that strengthens the interoperability between the armed forces of the Philippines and U.S. military in their commitment to regional security and stability, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

Roberto Arienda begins the medical supply turnover ceremony with opening remarks at the Bigaa Health Center May 5 in Bigaa, Albay province, Philippines. The donations were a part of the humanitarian civil assistance programs being completed during Exercise Balikatan, an annual bilateral training exercise between the Philippine and U.S. forces to strengthen the relationship between the two allied nations. The donation will provide the health center with the ability to treat a large portion of health concerns as the supplies consisted of medical necessities and equipment from wheelchairs and examination tables to gauze and basic wraps. Arienda is the barangay chairman of Bigaa. - Roberto Arienda begins the medical supply turnover ceremony with opening remarks at the Bigaa Health Center May 5 in Bigaa, Albay province, Philippines. The donations were a part of the humanitarian civil assistance programs being completed during Exercise Balikatan, an annual bilateral training exercise between the Philippine and U.S. forces to strengthen the relationship between the two allied nations. The donation will provide the health center with the ability to treat a large portion of health concerns as the supplies consisted of medical necessities and equipment from wheelchairs and examination tables to gauze and basic wraps. Arienda is the barangay chairman of Bigaa.

Philippine Marines assigned to 2nd Marine Company, 11th Marine Battalion, and U. S. Marines assigned to Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, site in their weapons during close-quarter marksmanship bilateral training May 6, 2014, at Crow Valley, Philippines, for Balikatan 2014. This marks the first day of several bilateral live-fire training evolutions for the exercise. Balikatan is an annual training exercise that strengthens the interoperability between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military in their commitment to regional security and stability, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. - Philippine Marines assigned to 2nd Marine Company, 11th Marine Battalion, and U. S. Marines assigned to Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, site in their weapons during close-quarter marksmanship bilateral training May 6, 2014, at Crow Valley, Philippines, for Balikatan 2014. This marks the first day of several bilateral live-fire training evolutions for the exercise. Balikatan is an annual training exercise that strengthens the interoperability between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military in their commitment to regional security and stability, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

Philippine Air Force Lt. Col. Romell Allan P. Genete, right, the group commander of the 790th Air Base Group, walks with U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 3 Keith W. Earhart, left, and U. S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Mark D. McLaughlin, center, to observe a road construction project in preparation for Balikatan 2014 at Crow Valley, Philippines May 4, 2014. The two nation’s militaries will participate in the exercise to increase interoperability and reinforce mission readiness. Earhart and McLaughlin are assigned to 3rd Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Philippine Air Force Lt. Col. Romell Allan P. Genete, right, the group commander of the 790th Air Base Group, walks with U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 3 Keith W. Earhart, left, and U. S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Mark D. McLaughlin, center, to observe a road construction project in preparation for Balikatan 2014 at Crow Valley, Philippines May 4, 2014. The two nation’s militaries will participate in the exercise to increase interoperability and reinforce mission readiness. Earhart and McLaughlin are assigned to 3rd Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.