U.S. Marines Build DEFENSIVE Fortresses in Balikatan 25!

Join us as we provide an exclusive look behind the scenes of Balikatan 25, a collaborative military exercise involving the United States and the Philippines. In this video, we highlight the U.S. Marines as they construct defensive fortifications during their training operations. From building bunkers to establishing defensive positions, these Marines showcase their skills in creating strongholds capable of withstanding any threat. Gain insight into the tactics and strategies utilized by these elite warriors as they ready themselves for any situation.

Balikatan 25: U.S. Marines Construct Defensive Positions
APARRI, PHILIPPINES
04.30.2025

U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Littoral Combat Team, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, construct defensive positions during Exercise Balikatan 25, in Aparri, Philippines, April 30, 2025. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen our ironclad alliance, improve our capable combined force and demonstrate our commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Maksim Masloboev)

Film Credits: Video by Lance Cpl. Maksim Masloboev
Exercise Balikatan