Balikatan 19: MWSS-171 prepares for flight operations

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Reiner Franz, a bulk fuel specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, examines an aviation test kit for fuel at Clark Air Base, Philippines, March 26, 2019 before Exercise Balikatan. Exercise Balikatan is a multilateral exercise that provides realistic quick-response training between the U.S., the Philippines, and Australia. The exercise promotes regional security and humanitarian efforts for U.S. allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Harmon)