Hear 1stLt John F. Butler's Incredible Story from Balikatan 23!
Channel: Defense Now
Date: 11/04/2023

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. John F. Butler, the Company Operations Officer for Marine Air Control Squadron (MACS) 4, discusses the Marine Corps combat readiness evaluation, that was conducted by MACS-4, during, Balikatan 23, as the Subic Bay International Airport, Philippines, April 10, 2023. 

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Balikatan 23 | Company Operation Officer 1stLt John F. Butler Interview
SUBIC BAY, PHILIPPINES
04.10.2023

Balikatan 2023 is the 38th iteration of the annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military. The exercise includes three weeks of training focused on amphibious operations, command and control, humanitarian assistance, urban operations and counterterrorism skills throughout northern and western Luzon. Coastal defense training figures prominently in the Balikatan 23 training schedule. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Thalia Rivera)

Film Credits: Video by Lance Cpl. Thalia Rivera 
Exercise Balikatan