'Bees and Marines Train Together at Balikatan
By Seabee Magazine, / Published May 12, 2016
Photos by MC1 Doug Harvey, NMCB 4
Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 4 participated in Balikatan, an annual Philippine-U.S. military bilateral training exercise that is a signature element of the Philippine-U.S. alliance focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance, maritime law enforcement and environmental protection.
"Balikatan" is a Filipino term that means "shoulder-to-shoulder" and characterizes the spirit of the exercise, focusing on Philippines-U.S. partnership and commitment to the nations' mutual defense treaty.
Equipment Operator 3rd Class Michael Finley of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 4 and Marines attached to Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB) 4 load equipment onto USNS Millinocket (T-EPF 3) for exercise Balikatan 2016, April 2, 2016. Balikatan is an annual Philippine-U.S. military bilateral training exercise that is a signature element of the Philippine-U.S. alliance focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance, maritime law enforcement, and environmental protection. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Doug Harvey/Released)
Seabees attached to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 4 and Marines attached to Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB) 4 load gear and supplies onto USNS Millinocket (T-EPF 3) for exercise Balikatan 2016, April 2, 2016. Balikatan is an annual Philippine-U.S. military bilateral training exercise that is a signature element of the Philippine-U.S. alliance focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance, maritime law enforcement, and environmental protection. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Doug Harvey/Released)
U. S. Navy Seabees and U. S. Marines set up a Central Logistics Point (CLP) camp in Puerto Princesa, Philippines during exercise Balikatan, April 8, 2016. Balikatan is an annual Philippine-U.S. military bilateral training exercise that is a signature element of the Philippine-U.S. alliance focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance, maritime law enforcement, and environmental protection. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Doug Harvey/Released)
U. S. Navy Seabees and U. S. Marines prepare to set up a Central Logistics Point (CLP) camp in Puerto Princesa, Philippines during exercise Balikatan, April 8, 2016. Balikatan is an annual Philippine-U.S. military bilateral training exercise that is a signature element of the Philippine-U.S. alliance focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance, maritime law enforcement, and environmental protection. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Doug Harvey/Released)
Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 4 and Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB) 4 members on board USNS Millinocket (T-EPF 3) transit to exercise Balikatan 2016, April 3, 2016. Balikatan is an annual Philippine-U.S. military bilateral training exercise that is a signature element of the Philippine-U.S. alliance focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance, maritime law enforcement, and environmental protection. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Doug Harvey/Released)
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