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USS Chief Visits Manila during Regional Operations

Mineman Seaman Logan Hardy, from Millbrook, Alabama, throws a messenger line to the pier to moor the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Chief (MCM 14) as the ship arrives in Manila, Philippines, for a port visit. Chief is visiting Manila while operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to work with their Philippine Navy counterparts to strengthen regional security and stability, and enhance interoperability.

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USS Chief Visits Manila during Regional Operations

Sailors aboard the Avenger class mine countermeasures ship USS Chief (MCM 14) prepare to render honors to U.S. 7th Fleet Flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) while arriving in Manila, Philippines, for a port visit. Chief is visiting Manila while operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to work with their Philippine Navy counterparts to strengthen regional security and stability, and enhance interoperability.

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Pacific Partnership 2019 Introduces Enroute Medical Care Helicopter Exercise

Philippine emergency responders simulate the steps to evacuate injured personnel during enroute care training with Pacific Partnership 2019 medical personnel at the Tactical Operations Group 8 base. Pacific Partnership, now in its 14th iteration, is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Each year the mission team works collectively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security and stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships in the Indo-Pacific.

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Pacific Partnership Supports Community Health Engagement in Tacloban

Lt. Sharon Hoff listens to a patient’s heartbeat as Philippine Army Capt. Glorife Saura from the Armed Forces of the Philippines Medical Corps records patient vital signs. Pacific Partnership participants and Tacloban City medical professionals worked together to provide medical and veterinary services throughout the day at Tigbao Diit Elementary School. Pacific Partnership, now in its 14th iteration, is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Each year the mission team works collectively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security and stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships in the Indo-Pacific.

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U.S., Philippine Navies Conduct Cooperative Deployment as Flagship Arrives in Manila

U.S. 7th Fleet Flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrives for a port visit to Manila, Philippines. Blue Ridge is the oldest operational ship in the Navy, and as 7th Fleet command ship, is responsible for fostering relationships within the Indo-Pacific Region.

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Pacific Partnership Mission Kicks Off in Philippines

Command Master Chief Ryan Resurreccion serves as master of ceremonies during the Pacific Partnership 2019 Opening Ceremony. Pacific Partnership, now in its 14th iteration, is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Each year the mission team works collectively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security and stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships in the Indo-Pacific.

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U.S. and Philippine Service Members Train Side-by-side during Salaknib 2019

Filipino soldiers from the Philippines Army's 1st Brigade Combat Team and U.S Soldiers from 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, conduct military operations in urban terrain, or MOUT, training during Exercise Salaknib on Fort Magsaysay, Philippines, Mar 8, 2019. Salaknib is an annual exercise sponsored by U.S. Army Pacific and hosted by the Philippine Army, contributing to and enhancing U.S. and Philippine defense readiness while strengthening multinational relationships.

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U.S. Secretary of State’s Visit Reaffirms Strong U.S.-Philippines Ties

Secretary Pompeo meets with Secretary of Foreign Affairs Teodoro Locsin, Jr., joined by Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manual Romualdez and Ambassador Kim.

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U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo Arrives in Philippines, Meets with President Duterte

Secretary Pompeo meets President Rodrigo Duterte at the Kalayaan Lounge at Villamor Air Base, Philippines, Feb. 28, 2019.

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VP-5 Mad Foxes to Attend Kanoya Air Show

In this file photo, a P-8A Poseidon aircraft assigned to the "War Eagles" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 16 is parked on the flight line at Clark Air Base. VP-16 is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet (C7F) area of operations conducting maritime patrol and reconnaissance operations in support of Commander, Task Force 72, C7F, and U.S. Pacific Command objectives throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific region.

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U.S., Philippines Cut the Ribbon on Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement Project

Secretary of National Defense Delfin N. Lorenzana and U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Y. Kim cut the ribbon on the first major EDCA project, a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) warehouse, at Cesar Basa Air Base, Pampanga, on 29 Jan. 2019.

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US, Philippine AF Conduct Bilateral Air Contingency Exchange

A U.S Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon deployed from Kunsan Air Base, Korea, lands to kickoff the Bilateral Air Contingent Exchange-Philippines (BACE-P) at Cesar Basa Air Base, Philippines, Jan.18, 2019. This is the seventh iteration of BACE-P established by U.S. Pacific Command and executed by Headquarters Pacific Air Forces. These exchanges promote interoperability, build upon the foundation of a strong U.S.-Philippines’ alliance, and reaffirm the U.S. commitment to the Indo-Pacific region.

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U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander Admiral Davidson Visits Manila

One of the Balangiga Bells is removed from its crate before a ceremony honoring the bells' return at Villamor Air Base, Philippines.

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USS Greeneville and Emory S. Land host Philippine Delegates Aboard Ship, Submarine during Port Visit

Lt. j.g. Aaron Sims, assigned to the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Greeneville (SSN 772), shows members of the Philippine Navy how to operate a periscope during a tour of the submarine, Dec. 10. Land is in the Philippines on a scheduled port visit to provide maintenance, hotel services, and logistical support to submarines and surface ships in the 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. Land's visit promotes ongoing theater security cooperation efforts furthering the longstanding partnership between the United States and Philippine navies.

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U.S. Army Pacific’s General Brown Visits Manila, Emphasizes U.S.-Philippine Alliance

U.S. Army Pacific’s General Brown Visits Manila, Emphasizes U.S.-Philippine Alliance. General Brown, Commander of U.S. Army Pacific Command, shakes hands with General Carlito Galvez, the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Nov. 13, 2018.

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Chief of Naval Operations Visits Philippines, Highlights Importance of U.S.-Philippine Alliance

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson visits with leadership in the Philippine navy and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to discuss opportunities to further strengthen security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. Richardson's visit focused on U.S. and Philippine maritime domain awareness and naval capabilities, and the importance of the U.S.-Philippine alliance to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

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Marine Aviation Support Activity 2019 Kicks Off

In this file photo, A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 attached to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, III Marine Expeditionary Force, takes off from Marine Barracks Gregorio Lim during exercise KAMANDAG 2 at Ternate, Philippines on Oct. 7, 2018. KAMANDAG 2 is an exercise that helps maintain a high level of readiness and enhances combined military-to-military relations and capabilities.

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U.S. Marines and Sailors aid in local accident

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Mark Hanford and Sgt. Nicholas Elston, U.S. Navy Lt. Maundo Lee and Brian Bonzo, and Philippine Marine Corps Capt. Rodilson Malic, pose for a photo with Philippine local, Bryan S. Rodriguez, who they assisted after a motorcycle crash in Ternate, Cavite, Philippines, Oct. 2, 2018.

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U.S. Marines and Armed Forces of the Philippines Launch Exercise KAMANDAG 2

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kyle Wilson pours cement into a mixer to help the Philippine Navy build a school during exercise KAMANDAG 2 in Ternate, Cavite, Philippines, Sept. 23, 2018. KAMANDAG 2 is a routine training exercise that allows Marines to support the humanitarian interests of our Philippine partners. Wilson, a Claymont, Del. native, is a combat engineer assigned to 9th Engineer Support Battalion (ESB), Alpha Company.

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Kadena hosts inaugural Fighter LASS for PACAF

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Gene San Nicolas, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft inspection NCOIC, briefs officers of allied and partner nations about aircraft ground equipment during the 2018 Fighter Logistics and Safety Symposium Aug. 21, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. During the symposium, air force officers from Australia, Indonesia, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and the U.S. exchanged solutions to common challenges faced in the fighter community.

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