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A Marine in a vehicle drives into the water on the shore of a beach from a vessel's ramp.

Creating a Splash

A Marine drives an ultra-light tactical vehicle from a U.S. Army landing craft utility during Exercise Balikatan 2026 in the Philippines,  April 28, 2026. Balikatan is an annual exercise between U.S. and Philippine forces that represents a commitment to regional peace and prosperity.

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