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A large rubber craft creates large waves as it splashes into the water.

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A Navy air-cushioned landing craft departs the well deck of the USS Makin Island during Balikatan 23 in the South China Sea, April 11, 2023. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the U.S. military and the Philippines armed forces designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation.

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