As he ran through the crowded markets and vibrant tapestry-lined streets of Taguig, Philippines, avoiding adolescent responsibilities, Philip Anacta never imagined himself joining the military, much less the United States Marine Corps.
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Against the backdrop of Barangay Dagupan’s colorful fiesta celebrating their annual harvest, U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 174 and 1st Civil Affairs Group showcased the essence of Exercise Balikatan by fostering camaraderie and cultural exchange with 300 local residents on April 24, 2024 in Lal-lo, Cagayan, Philippines.
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Lt. Gen. William M. Jurney, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, made an official visit to the Republic of Palau April 24-25, after participating in opening ceremonies for Exercise Balikatan in the Philippines.
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April 25, 1915, etched into history as the day 140 soldiers of the first wave set sail, their destination: the Gallipoli Peninsula. Among them, only 38 would step onto the shores alive, marking the harrowing beginning of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps' campaign in World War I.
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Marines and Sailors assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, embarked on the amphibious transport dock USS Somerset (LPD 25) and amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49), consolidated in the province of Palawan to participate in Exercise Balikatan 2024 on April 22.
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Amidst the coconut tree-lined streets of Dingalan, Aurora, over 120 barangay residents gathered for a community health engagement held by the Dingalan Office of the Municipal Mayor and Philippine and U.S. service members with the Combined Joint Civil-Military Operations Task Force before the commencement of Exercise Balikatan 24 on April 5, 2024.
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