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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Marines lay on the ground or run with weapons near a helicopter during an exercise.

Bilateral Balikatan

Marines conduct a bilateral amphibious landing during Balikatan at Claveria, Philippines, March 31, 2022. The exercise is designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation.

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