Tag: American soldiers

Pimentel on return of Balangiga bells: “Timely, significant”

(Eagle News) — For Senator Koko Pimentel, the return of the Balangiga bells is “timely and significant” and “can only lead to the further mending and strengthening of relations between traditional allies.” “As a long-time advocate on the matter of the bells’ safe and complete return to Philippine soil, I cannot overemphasize the significance of this event, especially at this time and considering our continually evolving relationship with the US these last two years. This […]

U.S. troops fire mobile artillery rockets in joint wargames with Philippines

(Reuters) – U.S. troops on Monday (April 4) fired mobile artillery rockets as part of a new training demonstration during annual joint military exercises with the Philippines. Video footage released by the U.S. and Philippine military shows American soldiers firing six reduced range practice rockets from two High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) at a Philippine military camp north of Manila. HIMARS were used in Afghanistan, according to the U.S. military. The practice rockets have […]