U.S. and The Philippines: Two Nations, One Goal for the Pacific

CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii - Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Philippines, Gen. Hernando Iriberri, and the Commander of U.S. Pacific Command, Adm. Harry Harris Jr., render honors during a ceremony at the USPACOM headquarters Oct. 19. Gen. Iriberri visited USPACOM to co-chair the Mutual Defense Board and Security Engagement Board with Adm. Harris. Held annually since 1958, the boards provide a venue for strategic discussions on shared security topics. Board members consist of the U.S. and Philippine Service commanders, Philippine Coast Guard, Philippine National Police, Joint Interagency Task Force- West and the U. S. Coast Guard - Pacific Area. Following the discussions, the co-chairs endorse the bilateral activities for the upcoming year.

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U.S. and The Philippines: Two Nations, One Goal for the Pacific

Oct 20, 2015

CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii - CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii - Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Philippines, Gen. Hernando Iriberri, and the Commander of U.S. Pacific Command, Adm. Harry Harris Jr., render honors during a ceremony at the USPACOM headquarters Oct. 19. Gen. Iriberri visited USPACOM to co-chair the Mutual Defense Board and Security Engagement Board with Adm. Harris. Held annually since 1958, the boards provide a venue for strategic discussions on shared security topics. Board members consist of the U.S. and Philippine Service commanders, Philippine Coast Guard, Philippine National Police, Joint Interagency Task Force- West and the U. S. Coast Guard - Pacific Area. Following the discussions, the co-chairs endorse the bilateral activities for the upcoming year.

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