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A U.S. soldier, left, observes a group of the Armed Forces of the Philippines servicemembers exit the firing range on Fort Magsaysay in Cabanatuan, Philippines, after shooting their service rifles for their marksmanship qualification, Feb. 23, 2006. Philippine and U.S. forces are currently participating in the Balikatan 2006 exercise.

Philippine Range

A U.S. soldier, left, observes a group of the Armed Forces of the Philippines servicemembers exit the firing range on Fort Magsaysay in Cabanatuan, Philippines, after shooting their service rifles for their marksmanship qualification, Feb. 23, 2006. Philippine and U.S. forces are currently participating in the Balikatan 2006 exercise.

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