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The Philippine Marine Drum and Bugle Corps performs during a community relations project in support of Balikatan 2009 on Fort Bonifacio, Taguig, Philippines, April 29, 2009. Balikatan is a bilateral exercise between the Philippine and U.S. militaries to maintain readiness and sustain the long-term security assistance relationship between the countries.

BALIKATAN BRASS

The Philippine Marine Drum and Bugle Corps performs during a community relations project in support of Balikatan 2009 on Fort Bonifacio, Taguig, Philippines, April 29, 2009. Balikatan is a bilateral exercise between the Philippine and U.S. militaries to maintain readiness and sustain the long-term security assistance relationship between the countries.

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