US naval personnel and their Philippine counterparts take part in a mock 'visit, search and seizure' operation during a joint military exercise in Manila Bay on March 13, 2010.
The combined US-Philippines naval force drills aimed at combating piracy and smuggling are part of the 'Balikatan' (shoulder-to-shoulder) military exercises between armed forces of the two allies.
The combined US-Philippines naval force drills
The combined US-Philippines naval force drills aimed at combating piracy and smuggling are part of the 'Balikatan' (shoulder-to-shoulder) military exercises between armed forces of the two allies.
The combined US-Philippines naval force drills