The Super Garuda Shield drills have been held annually between American and Indonesian soldiers since 2009.
This year’s Super Garuda Shield exercises began Thursday with about 5,000 personnel.
The drill will underscore their commitment to the rule of law in the region after recent Chinese aggression, Filipino security officials said.
Mara Karlin emphasized the importance of crisis hot lines with China while highlighting the ongoing U.S. role in the Middle East.
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