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Thursday, May 8, 2025 12:00 AM

EXERCISE BALIKATAN | Troops secure maritime access in BK drills

Philippine, U.S., and Australian forces conducted a dynamic Maritime Key Terrain Security Operations (MKTSO) event near Puerto Princesa, Palawan, May 5, 2025, as part of Exercise Balikatan 25. The exercise featured air and ground insertions, including MV-22 Osprey deployments and coordinated jungle maneuvers, simulating real-world challenges in securing strategic coastal terrain.

MKTSO showcased the enduring commitment of the Philippines, the United States, and Australia to regional security, cooperation, and collective defense across the Indo-Pacific.///

Photos by: U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ezekieljay Correa / DVIDS

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