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U.S. Army Capt. Natalie Wendling autographs local child's notebooks at a medical civic action program during exercise Balikatan 2007 in Lanao Del Norte, Republic of the Philippines, Feb. 23, 2007. Balikatan 2007 focuses on interoperability of forces and humanitarian/civic assistance operations.

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U.S. Army Capt. Natalie Wendling autographs local child's notebooks at a medical civic action program during exercise Balikatan 2007 in Lanao Del Norte, Republic of the Philippines, Feb. 23, 2007. Balikatan 2007 focuses on interoperability of forces and humanitarian/civic assistance operations.

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