ANTIQUE, Philippines – U.S. Marines assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, prepare to board a CH-53E Super Stallion at Antique Air Field on April 12, 2016 during Balikatan 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 photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jerome D. Johnson)