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May 09, 2014

US Marines storm a beach along the West Philippine Sea on May 9, 2015 but only to simulate an amphibious landing during joint US-Philippines military exercises dubbed Balikatan 2014 at San Antonio, Zambales. This year's war games focus on maritime security.

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<span>US Marines storm a beach along the West Philippine Sea on May 9, 2015 but only to simulate an amphibious landing during joint US-Philippines military exercises dubbed Balikatan 2014 at San Antonio, Zambales. This year's war games focus on maritime security.</span>

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