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U.S. Military Presents New Weapons and Equipment to Philippine Marine Corps Commandant for Counterterror Fight

A Philippine Marine and U.S. military official inspect a new M4 carbine during a weapons and equipment delivery from the Joint U.S. Military Assistance Group as part of the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ defense modernization efforts and a U.S. government grant program aimed at assisting Philippine security forces conducting counterterrorism operations, June 5, 2017.
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Armed Forces of the Philippines, U.S. Soldiers Provide Aid during Simulated Mass Casualty Training

Philippine Army general officers and the Mayor of Calayan receive a brief during a simulated mass casualty scenario in support of Balikatan 2017 on the island of Calayan May 16, 2017. By training together the Philippine and U.S. military build upon shared tactics, techniques, and procedures that enhance readiness and response capabilities to natural disasters. Balikatan is an annual U.S.-Philippine bilateral military exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counterterrorism, and other combined military operations.
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Armed Forces of the Philippines, U.S. Soldiers Provide Aid during Simulated Mass Casualty Training

Local volunteers and members of the Calayan fire department care for wounded role players during a simulated mass casualty scenario in support of Balikatan 2017 on the island of Calayan May 16, 2017. By training together the Philippine and U.S. military build upon shared tactics, techniques, and procedures that enhance readiness and response capabilities to natural disasters. Balikatan is an annual U.S.-Philippine bilateral military exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counterterrorism, and other combined military operations.
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Philippine, US troops train together to provide relief from the sea to remote areas

Armed Forces of the Philippines landing craft approach Motiong Beach, Casiguran, during civil military activities from the sea, May 15, 2017. The LCUs carried both U.S. and Philippine forces who were training for humanitarian assistance and disaster response operations. Balikatan is an annual U.S.-Philippine bilateral military exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counterterrorism and other combined military operations.
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Philippine, US troops train together to provide relief from the sea to remote areas

U.S. Soldiers and Sailors exit a U.S. Marine MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft during civil military activities from the sea at Casiguran Port, Casiguran, May 15, 2017. By training for humanitarian assistance and disaster response operations, U.S. and Philippine forces are better prepared to provide relief from the sea to remote and austere areas of the Philippines. Balikatan is an annual U.S.-Philippine bilateral military exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counterterrorism and other combined military operations.
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Humanitarian Assistance Disaster Relief Exercise in the Philippines

Philippine Special Forces demonstrate to U.S. Soldiers, 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, how to make a fire from bamboo shoots during a subject matter expert exchange in support of Balikatan 2017 at Fort Magsaysay in Santa Rosa, Nueva Ecija, May 13, 2017. U.S. Soldiers trained with Philippine Special Forces to understand the Armed Forces of the Philippines' techniques for operating in a jungle environment. Balikatan is an annual U.S.-Philippine bilateral military exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian and disaster relief, counterterrorism, and other combined military operations.
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Philippines, U.S. begin Balikatan 2017 with Opening Ceremony

Armed Forces of the Philippines Lt. Gen. Oscar T. Lacto, left, The Honorable Ambassador Sung Y. Kim, Secretary Delfin N. Lorenzana, Under Secretary Ariel y. Abadilla, AFP Gen. Edruardo M. Año, and U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson stand “shoulder-to-shoulder” and shake hands during the opening ceremony for Balikatan 2017 at Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, May 8, 2017. Lacto is the Philippine exercise director for Balikatan. Kim is the U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines. Lorenzana is the Philippine Secretary of National Defense. Abadilla is the Philippine Undersecretary for Civilian Security and Consular Concerns. Año is the Chief of Staff of the AFP. Nicholson is the commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force. Balikatan is an annual U.S.-Philippine bilateral military exercise focused on a variety of missions including humanitarian and disaster relief, counterterrorism, and other combined military operations.
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Philippines, U.S. begin Balikatan 2017 with Opening Ceremony

Armed Forces of the Philippines Lt. Gen. Oscar T. Lactao, left, and U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson unfurl the Balikatan 2017 flag during the opening ceremony at Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, May 8, 2017. Lactao is the Philippine exercise director for Balikatan and Nicholson is the commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force. Balikatan is an annual U.S.-Philippine bilateral military exercise focused on a variety of missions including humanitarian and disaster relief, counterterrorism, and other combined military operations.
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Providing communications for Balikatan

U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Alexander Davis adjusts a satellite communication antenna during Balikatan 2017 at Camp Lapulapu, Cebu, April 25, 2017. Balikatan is an annual U.S.-Philippine military bilateral exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, and counterterrorism.
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Balikatan benefits Ormoc City children, community

Philippine Soldiers and U.S. military engineers stand for the Philippine national anthem during a groundbreaking ceremony for Balikatan 2017 in Ormoc City, Leyte. Leaders from the Armed Forces of the Philippines, U.S. military, and Ormoc City gathered to commemorate the beginning of engineering projects for new classrooms at Margen Elementary School in Ormoc City, April 25, 2017. Balikatan is an annual U.S.-Philippine military bilateral exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief and counterterrorism.
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USS John S. McCain Visits Puerto Princesa on Patrol

The guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) approaches Puerto Princesa for a scheduled port visit, Dec, 24, 2016. McCain is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.
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Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group Departs Subic Bay after Completing PHIBLEX 33

TAGUIG CITY, Philippines - U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. John M. Jansen speaks during the Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 (PHIBLEX) closing ceremony at Marine Barracks Rudiardo Brown, Taguig City, Philippines, Oct. 11, 2016. PHIBLEX is an annual U.S.-Philippine military bilateral exercise that combines amphibious capabilities and live-fire training with humanitarian civic assistance efforts to strengthen interoperability and working relationships. Jansen is the commanding general of 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade.
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Air Contingent Performs Airdrop Exchange

Philippine Air Force C-130 crew members prepare a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft for low-cost, low-altitude airdrop operations with U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Quiason (middle), 36th Airlift Squadron, 374th Airlift Wing, Yokota Air Base, Japan, during the current iteration of a rotational Air Contingent at Brigadier General Benito N Ebuen Air Base, Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines, Oct. 5, 2016. For the exchange, Yokota-based C-130s flew with members of the Philippine Air Force's 220th Airlift Wing, from Brig. Gen. Benito N. Ebuen Air Base, Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines, and discussed the intricacies of LCLA bundle drops. Two Yokota-based C-130s and crews, members of the 36th Contingency Response Group, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, and other units from across U.S. Pacific Command conducted bilateral training missions and subject matter expert exchanges alongside their Philippine Air Force counterparts. The Air Contingent is helping build the capacity of the Philippine Air Force and increases joint training, promotes interoperability and provides greater and more transparent air and maritime situational awareness to ensure safety for military and civilian activities in international waters and airspace. Its missions include air and maritime domain awareness, personnel recovery, combating piracy, and assuring access to the air and maritime domains in accordance with international law.
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Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 Opening Ceremony

TAGUIG CITY, Philippines (Oct. 4, 2016) - U.S. and Philippine service members salute their respective flags during the Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 (PHIBLEX) opening ceremony at Marine Barracks Rudiardo Brown, Taguig City, Philippines, Oct. 4, 2016. PHIBLEX is an annual U.S.-Philippine military bilateral exercise which combines amphibious capabilities and live-fire training with humanitarian civic assistance efforts to strengthen interoperability and working relationships. The U.S. Marines are with 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade, III Marine Expeditionary Force.
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Fire Professionals from US, Philippines Gather to Build Understanding

Philippine Air Force and civilian Federal Aviation Administration firefighters await under the wing of a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules for their turn to receive instruction on flight deck engine shutdown procedures from U.S. Air Force fire protection specialists during a subject matter expert exchange as part of the current iteration of U.S. Pacific Command’s Air Contingent at Brigadier General Benito N Ebuen Air Base, Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines, Sept. 26, 2016. The Air Contingent is helping build the capacity of the Philippine Air Force and increases joint training, promotes interoperability and provides greater and more transparent air and maritime situational awareness to ensure safety for military and civilian activities in international waters and airspace. Its missions include air and maritime domain awareness, personnel recovery, combating piracy, and assuring access to the air and maritime domains in accordance with international law.
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JHAST departs to Philippines

U.S. members of the Joint Humanitarian Assistance Survey Team (JHAST) board an MV-22 Osprey aircraft during Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 (PHIBLEX) Oct. 2, 2016. PHIBLEX is a bilateral training exercise designed to improve the interoperability, readiness and professional relationships between the U.S. Marine Corps and partner nations.
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USNS Millinocket Flexes in Philippine Archipelago during PHIBLEX

U.S. Sailors and Marines of 3rd Marine Division stand around the cake prior to the cake cutting ceremony for the 241st birthday of the United States Navy, on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 7, 2016. The 3rd Marine Division celebrates the Navy birthday annually to enhance appreciation of the Navy, its heritage, and to provide a positive influence toward pride and professionalism in the naval service.
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Air Contingent

Members of the Philippines Air Force stand with U.S. Air Force Maj. Brian Barba, Joint U.S. Military Assistance Group Chief of Air Operations, in front of a U.S. Air Force C-17 at Mactan Air Base, Philippines, Sept. 24, 2016. The military members were in Mactan in support of U.S. Pacific Command’s ongoing Air Contingent mission. The goal of the rotation is for Philippine military and civilian leaders to work with their U.S. counterparts to improve airlift capabilities across the spectrum of military operations and to solidify long-standing relationships in the region.
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U.S., Philippine Airmen talks enhance interoperability

Gen. Terrence J. O'Shaughnessy, Pacific Air Forces commander, right, and Maj. Gen. Conrado V. Parra, Jr., Philippine Air Force vice commander, greet each other during the fifth annual U.S. and Philippine Airman-to-Airman (A2A) Talks at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Aug. 29, 2016. The three-day A2A talks between Pacific Air Forces and the Philippine Air Force is a forum to plan and discuss future operations, activities and actions (OAA) and strengthen the AF-AF relationship. The talks are air forces specific enabling dialogue for regional security cooperation in air operations.
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SEACAT Enhances Cooperative Maritime Security Between Navies in Southeast Asia

Liaison officers from participating countries of Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT) 2016 review a training brief to prepare for the exercise at Yankee Station, Aug. 19. SEACAT is multilateral exercise held annually with nine participating countries including the United States, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Cambodia, Bangladesh, Singapore, and Thailand.
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