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U.S. Marine Sgt. Jesse B. Boydston, left, takes a moment to relax with Philippine Marines during a training event May 12, 2014 as part of Balikatan 2014. The training was part of the culminating event between the logistics combat element of U.S. Marine Forces Balikatan and the Philippine Marines. Balikatan is an annual training exercise that strengthens the interoperability between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military and their commitment to regional security and stability, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. Boydston is wrecker chief of 3rd Maintenance Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The Philippine Marines are with Motor Transport and Maintenance Battalion, Combat Service Support Brigade, Philippine Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joey S. Holeman/Released) - U.S. Marine Sgt. Jesse B. Boydston, left, takes a moment to relax with Philippine Marines during a training event May 12, 2014 as part of Balikatan 2014. The training was part of the culminating event between the logistics combat element of U.S. Marine Forces Balikatan and the Philippine Marines. Balikatan is an annual training exercise that strengthens the interoperability between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military and their commitment to regional security and stability, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. Boydston is wrecker chief of 3rd Maintenance Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The Philippine Marines are with Motor Transport and Maintenance Battalion, Combat Service Support Brigade, Philippine Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joey S. Holeman/Released)
(Left to right) The honorable Under Secretary of National Defense Honorio S. Azcueta, Deputy Chief of Mission for the U.S. Embassy Brian L. Goldbeck and Philippine Army Gen. Emmanuel T. Bautista, chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, lead the procession of the exercise Balikatan 2014 closing ceremony here May 16. The ceremony marked the official closing of the 30th iteration of Balikatan, an annual bilateral exercise which aims to increase interoperability and strengthen the Philippines-U.S. relationship. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Isis M. Ramirez) - (Left to right) The honorable Under Secretary of National Defense Honorio S. Azcueta, Deputy Chief of Mission for the U.S. Embassy Brian L. Goldbeck and Philippine Army Gen. Emmanuel T. Bautista, chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, lead the procession of the exercise Balikatan 2014 closing ceremony here May 16. The ceremony marked the official closing of the 30th iteration of Balikatan, an annual bilateral exercise which aims to increase interoperability and strengthen the Philippines-U.S. relationship. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Isis M. Ramirez)