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U.S. Marine Corps and Philippine marine forces conduct an air raid exercise at Basa Air Base, Philippines, during Balikatan 2009 on April 14, 2009. The purpose of Balikatan 09 is to conduct bilateral training between the Philippine and U.S. military, to maintain readiness and to sustain a long-term security assistance relationship.

U.S. Marine Corps and Philippine marine forces conduct an air raid exercise.

U.S. Marine Corps and Philippine marine forces conduct an air raid exercise at Basa Air Base, Philippines, during Balikatan 2009 on April 14, 2009. The purpose of Balikatan 09 is to conduct bilateral training between the Philippine and U.S. military, to maintain readiness and to sustain a long-term security assistance relationship.

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