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| saver111 | Apr 30 2009, 06:41 PM Post #31 |
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 CROW VALLEY, Republic of the Philippines (April 25, 2009) – U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit assault their target during a Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise here April 25 in support of Balikatan 2009. Balikatan '09 is an annual combined joint bilateral exercise involving Republic of the Philippines and U.S. military members focused on ensuring humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts are responsive, effective and efficient. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael A. Bianco)  CROW VALLEY, Republic of the Philippines (April 25, 2009) – Republic of the Philippines Marines with Marine Battalion Landing Team 8, Marine Ready Force, and U.S. Mairnes with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit assault an objective during a Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise here April 25 in support of Balikatan 2009. Balikatan 2009 is an annual combined joint bilateral exercise involving Republic of the Philippines and U.S. military members focused on ensuring humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts are responsive, effective and efficient. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael A. Bianco)  
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| saver111 | Apr 30 2009, 06:48 PM Post #32 |
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Communication secure with AFP and U.S. for future operations Bridging the gap in current communication security (COMSEC) plays a key role in protecting vital information for both nations. Over the course of a three day training scenario, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and U.S. troops exchanged COMSEC techniques and procedures, in order to enhance radio communications during Balikatan 2009.   
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| saver111 | May 7 2009, 04:01 PM Post #33 |
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Fast Roping Exercise http://www1.apan-info.net/balikatan/Videos...85/Default.aspx |
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| saver111 | May 11 2009, 01:06 PM Post #34 |
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 090422-N-7130B-108 PAGADIAN, Philippines (April 22, 2009) Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class Travis Becker, assigned to the Joint Special Operations Task Force-Philippines Explosive Ordnance Disposal Task Unit, helps a member of the Armed Forces of the Philippines Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal Battalion tape together two pieces of detonation cord to provide continuity for an explosive demolition of boulders during a road improvement project. The U.S. Explosive Ordnance Disposal Task Unit continually assists Philippine security forces by offering their counterparts technical assistance and information sharing. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aaron Burden/Released  090418-N-7130B-092 OZAMIZ, Philippines (April 18, 2009) Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class Travis Becker, assigned to the Joint Special Operations Task Force-Philippines Explosive Ordnance Disposal Task Unit, uses a booster cord to provide continuity to multiple M112 demolition charges during a scheduled ordnance disposal with members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal Battalion. The U.S. Explosive Ordnance Disposal Task Unit continually assists Philippine security forces by offering their counterparts technical assistance and information sharing. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aaron Burden/Released)  090430-N-7130B-110 ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines (April 30, 2009) Chief Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician Kenneth Simpson, assigned to the Joint Special Operations Task Force-Philippines Explosive Ordnance Disposal Task Unit, watches as members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police stack live ordnance for disposal by Philippine security forces with the assistance of members of Joint Special Operations Task Force-Philippines. The U.S. Explosive Ordnance Disposal Task Unit continually assists Philippine security forces by offering their counterparts technical assistance and information sharing. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aaron Burden/Released)  090418-N-7130B-071 OZAMIZ, Philippines (April 18, 2009) Members of the Joint Special Operations Task Force-Philippines Explosive Ordnance Disposal Task Unit help members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal Battalion stack 81mm mortar rounds during a scheduled ordnance disposal. The U.S. Explosive Ordnance Disposal Task Unit continually assists Philippine security forces by offering their counterparts technical assistance and information sharing. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aaron Burden/Released)  090422-N-7130B-318 PAGADIAN, Philippines (April 22, 2009) A fireball erupts as dynamite and TNT are used to clear boulders during a road improvement project being conducted by members of the Joint Special Operations Task Force-Philippines Explosive Ordnance Disposal Task Unit and the Armed Forces of the Philippines Army. The U.S. Explosive Ordnance Disposal Task Unit continually assists Philippine security forces by offering their counterparts technical assistance and information sharing. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aaron Burden/Released)  ARF VDR 2009 A medic checks the pulse of an infant Filipino patient, May 4, during the 2009 Association of Southeast Asian Nations Regional Forum Voluntary Demonstration of Response on Disaster Relief. Civilian and military medical professionals from the United States, Japan, Australia, Indonesia and Papua-New Guinea. The medics are in the Philippines to provide much-needed medical care durig . (courtesy photo) |
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| saver111 | May 28 2009, 10:24 PM Post #35 |
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 090526-N-1159B-101 PHILLIPINE SEA (May 26, 2009) U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Dave Landymore serves as vehicle commander on an assault amphibious vehicle from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) during a combined landing of Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. Marines as part of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2009. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance the operational readiness of the participating forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Brian Brannon/Released)  090522-N-7415V-003 CEBU CITY, Philippines (May 22, 2009) U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Justin Laragione, in red, approaches a ship with members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines Navy special operations group during the Philippine phase of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT). Laragione is working with the Philippine Navy on interdiction techniques. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance the operational readiness of the participating forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist David M. Votroubek/Released) http://www.pacom.mil/web/PACOM_Resources/i...1159B-125-h.jpg |
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| saver111 | Jun 1 2009, 11:03 PM Post #36 |
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 090519-N-4811K-002 PUERTO PRINCESA, Republic of the Philippines (May 19, 2009) Mineman 3rd Class Jeremy Holloway explains the minesweeping gear aboard the mine countermeasures ship USS Patriot (MCM 7) to members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines Air Force 570th Air Wing. (U.S. Navy Photo by MNSN J'myle Koretz/Released)  090526-M-7912A-179 TANON STRAIT, Philippines (May 26, 2009) The Armed Forces of the Philippins Navy landing ship LC 551 crosses in front of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) during a combined amphibious assault as part of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2009. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance the operational readiness of the participating forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo/Released)  090527-N-1159B-067 PHILLIPINE SEA (May 27, 2009) The guided-missile destroyers USS Chafee (DDG 90) and USS John S. McCain (DDG 56), and the Armed Forces of the Philippines Navy ships BRP Rajah Humabon (PF 11) and BRP Bienvenido Salting (PG 112) are underway in formation during exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2009. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance the operational readiness of the participating forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Brian Brannon/Released)  090526-N-7415V-004 LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines (May 26, 2009) Cmdr. Debra Lowe holds a young patient during a Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2009 medical civil action project at Barungay Ibo. CARAT is a sequential series of bilateral exercises held annually in the Southeast Asia region designed to build relationships and enhance the operational readiness of the participating forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist David M. Votroubek/Released)  090526-N-7415V-005 LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines (May 26, 2009) Capt. Charles Craft, of the U.S. Public Health Service, and Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Javier Cestero extract a tooth from a young patient during a medical civil action project at Barungay Ibo. The mission was part of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2009. CARAT is a sequential series of bilateral exercises held annually in the Southeast Asia region designed to build relationships and enhance the operational readiness of the participating forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist David M. Votroubek/Released)  090526-N-5207L-086 TANON STRAIT, Philippines (May 26, 2009) Philippine and U.S. Marines prepare in the well deck of the dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) for a combined amphibious landing exercise during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2009. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance the operational readiness of the participating forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Bill Larned/Released)  090526-M-7912A-203 TANON STRAIT, Philippines (May 26, 2009) Amphibious assault vehicles carrying Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. Marines return to the dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) after a combined amphibious landing exercise as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2009. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance the operational readiness of the participating forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo/Released) |
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| saver111 | Jun 2 2009, 04:22 PM Post #37 |
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 MANILA ARRIVAL - U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, center, is escorted by Philippine Air Force Commanding General Lt. Gen. Oscar Ravena upon his arrival in Manila, Philippines, June 1, 2009. Gates is in the Philippines on a one-day visit to discuss bilateral issues concerning security and counter-terrorism. DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jerry Morrison  PHILIPPINE WELCOME - U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, right, is welcomed by Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro upon his arrival in Manila, Philippines, June 1, 2009. Gates is on a one-day visit to the Philippines to discuss bilateral issues concerning security and counter-terrorism. DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jerry Morrison  CEMETERY VISIT - U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, center right, is escorted by Larry Adkison, Manila American Cemetery and Memorial superintendent, during a brief visit to the largest American military cemetery abroad while in Manila, Philippines, June 1, 2009. DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jerry Morrison  A joint honor guard brings a wreath forward for U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates to dedicate to the fallen American servicemembers at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, Manila, Philippines, June 1, 2009. DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jerry Morrison  FOR FALLEN TROOPS - A joint honor guard brings a wreath forward for U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates as he dedicates it to fallen American troops at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial during a brief visit to the cemetery in Manila, Philippines, June 1, 2009. DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jerry Morrison  TASK FORCE TALK - U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates talks to members of the Joint Special Operations Task Force Philippines on Camp Aguinaldo, the national headquarters of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, in Manila, Philippines, June 1, 2009. DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jerry Morrison  U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates talks to members of the Joint Special Operations Task Force Philippines on Camp Aguinaldo, national headquarters of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, in Manila, Philippines, June 1, 2009. DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jerry Morrison  A joint honor guard salutes U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates as he dedicates a wreath to the fallen American servicemembers at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, Manila, Philippines, June 1, 2009. DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jerry Morrison  U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, center, and Philippine Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro Jr., right, walk through the headquarters building of Camp Aguinaldo, national headquarters of the Armed Forces of the Philippines in Manila, Philippines, June 1, 2009. DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jerry Morrison  U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates discusses special forces demonstrations on Camp Aguinaldo, national headquarters of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines, June 1, 2009. DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jerry Morrison |
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| saver111 | Jun 2 2009, 04:39 PM Post #38 |
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 U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates reviews the troops on Camp Aguinaldo, the national headquarters of the Armed Forces of the Philippines in Manila, Philippines, June 1, 2009. DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jerry Morrison |
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| firenzi | Jul 14 2009, 10:09 PM Post #39 |
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here are some more pictures from the Balikatan Exercises Courtesy of Militaryphotos.net From the Balikatan Exercises:      |
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| saver111 | Aug 4 2009, 02:55 PM Post #40 |
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 090321-N-7130B-083 A member of the Philippine Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit is aided in donning a bomb suit during a Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE) with members of the Joint Special Operations Task Force Ð Philippines (JSOTF-P) Explosive Ordnance Disposal Task Unit (EODTU) in Ipil, Philippines, March 21, 2009. The U.S. EODTU continually assists Philippine security forces by offering their counterparts technical assistance and information sharing. Official U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (AW/SW/EXW) Aaron Burden.  090321-N-7130B-155 |
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