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Philippine Air Force Capt. Jose W. Martinez, left, and U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Walter A. Rodriguez exchange information during Balikatan 2014 on air crew equipment while preparing for a familiarization flight in an F/A-18 Hornet aircraft at Clark Air Field, Philippines, May 9. Balikatan is an annual training exercise that strengthens the interoperability between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military in their commitment to regional security and stability, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. Rodriguez is a parachute rigger with Fixed Wing Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224. Martinez is a pilot with Philippine Air Force Air Defense Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Raymond Mills/Released)