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Mission Complete

U.S. Marines complete a live-fire portion of an integrated air and missile defense event during Exercise Balikatan 25 at Naval Station Leovigildo Gantioqui, Philippines, April 25, 2025. Balikatan is an annual U.S.-Philippines military exercise designed to strengthen the two nations' alliance, improve the combined force and demonstrate commitment to regional security and stability.

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