U.S. Indo-Pacific Command
CROW VALLEY, Republic of the Philippines (April 25, 2009) - Republic of the Philippines Marines with Marine Battalion Landing Team 8, Marine Ready Force, and U.S. Mairnes with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit assault an objective during a Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise here April 25 in support of Balikatan 2009. Balikatan 2009 is an annual combined joint bilateral exercise involving Republic of the Philippines and U.S. military members focused on ensuring humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts are responsive, effective and efficient. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael A. Bianco)
CROW VALLEY, Republic of the Philippines (April 25, 2009) - Republic of the Philippines Marines with Marine Battalion Landing Team 8, Marine Ready Force, and U.S. Mairnes with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit assault an objective during a Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise here April 25 in support of Balikatan 2009. Balikatan 2009 is an annual combined joint bilateral exercise involving Republic of the Philippines and U.S. military members focused on ensuring humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts are responsive, effective and efficient. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael A. Bianco)