Philippine Marines and their counterparts from the United States Marine Corps (USMC) conducted an air assault exercise in Balabac Island, Palawan on April 26, as part of the ongoing Balikatan exercises.
Utilizing the USMC CH53E Super Stallion, the air assault exercise involved the insertion of troops via helicopters into a designated zone, simulating a rapid deployment scenario. This exercise demonstrates the combined capabilities of the Philippine and US Marines in conducting complex military operations.
📸: PIO, Tactical Operations Wing West and TACP Balabac, Tactical Operations Group 7
