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Blount Island Command Team Supports First-Ever MPF Offload in Mindanao
260308-M-TC037-1014.JPG Photo By: Cpl. Nicholas Martinez

Apr 8, 2026
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines - A U.S. Marine assigned to I Marine Expeditionary Force conducts pre-operation checks and services on a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement March 8, 2026, aboard the USNS Sgt. William W. Seay in the Philippine Sea. The checks and services were in preparation for a maritime prepositioning force offload at the Port of Cagayan de Oro, Philippines, in support of Exercise Balikatan 26. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen the ironclad alliance, improve combined capabilities and demonstrate commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)


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