U.S. service members and members of the Azkals, the Philippine national soccer team, and 16 boys from a local church outreach program participate in stretching exercises during a youth futbol clinic April 20, 2012, at Camp Aguinaldo, Philippines. U.S. service members participating in Exercise Balikatan 2012 volunteered their time to assist the Azkals with the youth futbol clinic. Balikatan is an annual Republic of the Philippines-U.S. military exercise focusing on field training, humanitarian assistance and a command post exercise. Additionally, it increases our armed forces’ ability to respond quickly and work together efficiently to provide relief and assistance in the event of natural disasters and other crises. The word "balikatan" in Filipino means "shoulder-to-shoulder."
<br>Unit: Exercise Balikatan
Staff Sgt. Mike Meares
Taken on 20 April 2012
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