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Field training exercise ends, lifelong friendships remain
Story by Gunnery Sgt. Matthew Holly | Balikatan 2012 | Date: 04.25.2012Like lifelong friends, they gathered to revisit memories of the past. By meeting’s end, they give each other a firm handshake and a smile, silently acknowledging their paths will cross again. Read More
Filipino volunteers learn new trade to build up community
Story by Gunnery Sgt. Matthew Holly | Balikatan 2012 | Date: 04.25.2012More than 15 Filipino volunteers received a certificate of completion after finishing a two-week Carpentry and Masonry Course held at Callos Elementary School in Penaranda, Nueva Ecija, Philippines, April 25. Read More
Philippines, US team up in lifesaving medical training for Balikatan
Story by Tech. Sgt. Matthew McGovern | Balikatan 2012 | Date: 04.20.2012Philippine and U.S. service members began Exercise Balikatan 2012 with three days of basic lifesaving skills training here, from August 16-18. Read More
Training system enhances Balikatan 2012
Story by Gunnery Sgt. Matthew Holly | Balikatan 2012 | Date: 04.20.2012Philippine and U.S. Army Soldiers taking part in the field training exercise of Balikatan 2012 were introduced to the Initial - Homestation Instrumentation Training System, which offers real-world dynamics to... Read More
Pararescuemen take plunge during Balikatan 2012
Story by Tech. Sgt. Matthew McGovern | Balikatan 2012 | Date: 04.20.2012Philippine and U.S. pararescuemen team up for a series of high and low-altitude jumps from a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules, April 20, as part of Exercise Balikatan 2012. Read More