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U.S. Marine Cpl. Natauia Carpenter, center standing, jokes with Philippine Army Pvt. Oliver V. Clerigo during Balikatan 2015 in Tapaz, Philippines, April 12, 2015. Carpenter is assigned to 9th Engineer Support Battalion.

U.S. Marine Cpl. Natauia Carpenter, center standing, jokes with Philippine Army Pvt. Oliver V. Clerigo during Balikatan 2015 in Tapaz, Philippines, April 12, 2015. Carpenter is assigned to 9th Engineer Support Battalion.

U.S. Marine Cpl. Natauia Carpenter, center standing, jokes with Philippine Army Pvt. Oliver V. Clerigo during Balikatan 2015 in Tapaz, Philippines, April 12, 2015. Carpenter is assigned to 9th Engineer Support Battalion.

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