An infantryman observes Armed Forces of the Philippines

An infantryman observes Armed Forces of the Philippines soldiers while they conduct live-fire training exercises at Crow Valley Range Complex, Philippines, on April 10. Infantrymen of Company A, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment, observed the AFP counterparts in preparation for the final exercise, or FINEX, for U.S. Army Pacific's Pacific Pathways, 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. Army photo by Sgt. Deja Borden)