From the Philippine News Agency (Apr 21): First phase of US-PHL 'Exercise Balikatan 2014' starts in Albay
The United States Embassy inManila announced on Monday that American forces participating in the "Exercise Balikatan 2014" have started the first phase of the annual maneuvers by conducting preliminary work on community infrastructure projects in Legazpi City
"Balikatan" is the annual Republic of the Philippines-US military bilateral training exercise and humanitarian assistance engagement.
The embassy said that "as a signature element of our nations’ robust alliance relationship, Balikatan will take place in thePhilippines
During "Balikatan 2014," Philippine and US service members will conduct humanitarian civic assistance projects throughoutLegazpi City
Military medical personnel will offer free medical, dental and veterinary care.
Military engineers will construct and repair schools and other community infrastructure in selected communities.
The Balikatan exercise focuses on training members of both Philippine and US armed forces to provide relief and assistance in the event of natural disasters and other crises that endanger public health and safety.
Additionally, military service members from both countries will conduct combined staff exercises and field training inCrow Valley , Fort Magsaysay
"Balikatan 2014" is the 30th iteration of the annual exercise.
This year, thePhilippines and the United States
“Balikatan” in Filipino means "shoulder-to-shoulder" and characterizes the spirit of the exercise.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=636463
The United States Embassy in
"Balikatan" is the annual Republic of the Philippines-US military bilateral training exercise and humanitarian assistance engagement.
The embassy said that "as a signature element of our nations’ robust alliance relationship, Balikatan will take place in the
During "Balikatan 2014," Philippine and US service members will conduct humanitarian civic assistance projects throughout
Military medical personnel will offer free medical, dental and veterinary care.
Military engineers will construct and repair schools and other community infrastructure in selected communities.
The Balikatan exercise focuses on training members of both Philippine and US armed forces to provide relief and assistance in the event of natural disasters and other crises that endanger public health and safety.
Additionally, military service members from both countries will conduct combined staff exercises and field training in
"Balikatan 2014" is the 30th iteration of the annual exercise.
This year, the
“Balikatan” in Filipino means "shoulder-to-shoulder" and characterizes the spirit of the exercise.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=636463