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U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division, and 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing participate in a rehearsal-of-concept drill during an air raid course hosted by the Amphibious Raids Branch, Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 3, 2025. The Amphibious Raids Branch of EOTG provides Marines with realistic training in amphibious raid fundamentals to prepare them for future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Bryant Rodriguez)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division, and 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing participate in a rehearsal-of-concept drill during an air raid course hosted by the Amphibious Raids Branch, Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 3, 2025. The Amphibious Raids Branch of EOTG provides Marines with realistic training in amphibious raid fundamentals to prepare them for future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Bryant Rodriguez)

Photo by Sgt. Bryant Rodriguez

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division, conduct room clearing drills during an air raid course hosted by the Amphibious Raids Branch, Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 3, 2025. The Amphibious Raids Branch of EOTG provides Marines with realistic training in amphibious raid fundamentals to prepare them for future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Bryant Rodriguez)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division, conduct room clearing drills during an air raid course hosted by the Amphibious Raids Branch, Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 3, 2025. The Amphibious Raids Branch of EOTG provides Marines with realistic training in amphibious raid fundamentals to prepare them for future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Bryant Rodriguez)

Photo by Sgt. Bryant Rodriguez

U.S. Marines and Sailors with 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division, carry a SKED device with a simulated casualty during an air raid course hosted by the Amphibious Raids Branch, Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 2, 2025. The Amphibious Raids Branch of EOTG provides Marines with realistic training in amphibious raids fundamentals to prepare them for future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Bryant Rodriguez)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division, carry a SKED device with a simulated casualty during an air raid course hosted by the Amphibious Raids Branch, Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 2, 2025. The Amphibious Raids Branch of EOTG provides Marines with realistic training in amphibious raids fundamentals to prepare them for future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Bryant Rodriguez)

Photo by Sgt. Bryant Rodriguez

John Pothos, a system analyst with Saab, demonstrates the proper set up of a Marine Corps Tactical Instrumentation System during an air raid course hosted by the Amphibious Raids Branch, Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 2, 2025. The Amphibious Raids Branch of EOTG provides Marines with realistic training in amphibious raids fundamentals to prepare them for future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Bryant Rodriguez)

John Pothos, a system analyst with Saab, demonstrates the proper set up of a Marine Corps Tactical Instrumentation System during an air raid course hosted by the Amphibious Raids Branch, Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 2, 2025. The Amphibious Raids Branch of EOTG provides Marines with realistic training in amphibious raids fundamentals to prepare them for future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Bryant Rodriguez)

Photo by Sgt. Bryant Rodriguez

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Caseytri Tran, a musician euphonium instrumentalist with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, performs during the 30th Annual Balboa Island Parade, Newport Beach, California, June 1, 2025. The 3rd MAW Band performed during the event to strengthen community relationships and uphold the historical values, customs, and traditions of the Marine Corps. The Balboa Island Parade is held annually to recognize first responders and the community they serve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Gavin

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Caseytri Tran, a musician euphonium instrumentalist with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, performs during the 30th Annual Balboa Island Parade, Newport Beach, California, June 1, 2025. The 3rd MAW Band performed during the event to strengthen community relationships and uphold the historical values, customs, and traditions of the Marine Corps. The Balboa Island Parade is held annually to recognize first responders and the community they serve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Gavin

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Gavin

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Jonathan Berklich, a ground intelligence officer with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, conducts planning with members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force during Exercise Southern Jackaroo at Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland, Australia, June 1, 2025. Southern Jackaroo is an annual exercise held between the U.S. Marine Corps, Australian Defence Force, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force designed to enhance interoperability and combined readiness with Allies and partners. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and allies and partners and provide a forward postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. Berklich is a native of Michigan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Angelina Sara)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Jonathan Berklich, a ground intelligence officer with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, conducts planning with members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force during Exercise Southern Jackaroo at Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland, Australia, June 1, 2025. Southern Jackaroo is an annual exercise held between the U.S. Marine Corps, Australian Defence Force, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force designed to enhance interoperability and combined readiness with Allies and partners. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and allies and partners and provide a forward postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. Berklich is a native of Michigan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Angelina Sara)

Photo by Cpl. Angelina Sara

A Philippine Marine shares his experience with the audience during a Senior Enlisted Symposium for KAMANDAG 9 at Fort Bonifacio, Manila, Philippines, May 30, 2025. The Senior Enlisted Symposium allowed service members from the Philippines, U.S., Republic of Korea, Japan, and Australia to share their insight and experience as senior enlisted leaders to overcome common challenges. KAMANDAG is an annual Philippine Marine Corps and U.S. Marine Corps-led exercise aimed at enhancing the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ defense and humanitarian capabilities by providing valuable training in combined operations with foreign militaries in the advancement of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and allies and partners and provide a forward-postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Capt. John Fischer)

A Philippine Marine shares his experience with the audience during a Senior Enlisted Symposium for KAMANDAG 9 at Fort Bonifacio, Manila, Philippines, May 30, 2025. The Senior Enlisted Symposium allowed service members from the Philippines, U.S., Republic of Korea, Japan, and Australia to share their insight and experience as senior enlisted leaders to overcome common challenges. KAMANDAG is an annual Philippine Marine Corps and U.S. Marine Corps-led exercise aimed at enhancing the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ defense and humanitarian capabilities by providing valuable training in combined operations with foreign militaries in the advancement of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and allies and partners and provide a forward-postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Capt. John Fischer)

Photo by Capt. John Fischer

U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Paul O’donnell, the operations chief for Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, I Marine Expeditionary Force Forward, collaborates with service members from the Armed Forces of the Philippines and Australian Defence Force during KAMANDAG 9 at Fort Bonifacio, Manila, Philippines, May 30, 2025. The Senior Enlisted Symposium allowed service members from the Philippines, U.S., Republic of Korea, Japan, and Australia to share their insight and experience as senior enlisted leaders to overcome common challenges. KAMANDAG is an annual Philippine Marine Corps and U.S. Marine Corps-led exercise aimed at enhancing the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ defense and humanitarian capabilities by providing valuable training in combined operations with foreign militaries in the advancement of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and allies and partners and provide a forward-postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Capt. John Fischer)

U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Paul O’donnell, the operations chief for Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, I Marine Expeditionary Force Forward, collaborates with service members from the Armed Forces of the Philippines and Australian Defence Force during KAMANDAG 9 at Fort Bonifacio, Manila, Philippines, May 30, 2025. The Senior Enlisted Symposium allowed service members from the Philippines, U.S., Republic of Korea, Japan, and Australia to share their insight and experience as senior enlisted leaders to overcome common challenges. KAMANDAG is an annual Philippine Marine Corps and U.S. Marine Corps-led exercise aimed at enhancing the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ defense and humanitarian capabilities by providing valuable training in combined operations with foreign militaries in the advancement of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and allies and partners and provide a forward-postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Capt. John Fischer)

Photo by Capt. John Fischer

Members of the Indonesian Korps Marinir fire a Mk22 Mod 0 advanced sniper rifle during live-fire training as part of an annual bilateral reconnaissance exchange with U.S. Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 28, 2025. This exchange strengthens relationships and enhances the capabilities and interoperability between the U.S. and Indonesian reconnaissance forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Whistler)

Members of the Indonesian Korps Marinir fire a Mk22 Mod 0 advanced sniper rifle during live-fire training as part of an annual bilateral reconnaissance exchange with U.S. Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 28, 2025. This exchange strengthens relationships and enhances the capabilities and interoperability between the U.S. and Indonesian reconnaissance forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Whistler)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Whistler

U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, prepare for flight in an MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 363, MRF-D during Exercise Southern Jackaroo at Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland, Australia, May 28, 2025. Southern Jackaroo is an annual exercise held between the U.S. Marine Corps, Australian Defence Force, and Japanese Ground Self Defense Force designed to enhance interoperability and combined readiness with Allies and partners. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and allies and partners and provide a forward postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Angelina Sara)

U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, prepare for flight in an MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 363, MRF-D during Exercise Southern Jackaroo at Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland, Australia, May 28, 2025. Southern Jackaroo is an annual exercise held between the U.S. Marine Corps, Australian Defence Force, and Japanese Ground Self Defense Force designed to enhance interoperability and combined readiness with Allies and partners. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and allies and partners and provide a forward postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Angelina Sara)

Photo by Cpl. Angelina Sara

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, prepare to board an MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 363, MRF-D, during Exercise Southern Jackaroo at Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland, Australia, May 28, 2025. Southern Jackaroo is an annual exercise held between the U.S. Marine Corps, Australian Defence Force, and Japanese Ground Self Defense Force designed to enhance interoperability and combined readiness with Allies and partners. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and allies and partners and provide a forward postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Angelina Sara)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, prepare to board an MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 363, MRF-D, during Exercise Southern Jackaroo at Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland, Australia, May 28, 2025. Southern Jackaroo is an annual exercise held between the U.S. Marine Corps, Australian Defence Force, and Japanese Ground Self Defense Force designed to enhance interoperability and combined readiness with Allies and partners. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and allies and partners and provide a forward postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Angelina Sara)

Photo by Cpl. Angelina Sara

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, and Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 363, both assigned to Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3 fly in an MV-22B Osprey during Exercise Southern Jackaroo at Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland, Australia, May 28, 2025. Southern Jackaroo is an annual exercise held between the U.S. Marine Corps, Australian Defence Force, and Japanese Ground Self Defense Force designed to enhance interoperability and combined readiness with Allies and partners. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and allies and partners and provide a forward postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Angelina Sara)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, and Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 363, both assigned to Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3 fly in an MV-22B Osprey during Exercise Southern Jackaroo at Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland, Australia, May 28, 2025. Southern Jackaroo is an annual exercise held between the U.S. Marine Corps, Australian Defence Force, and Japanese Ground Self Defense Force designed to enhance interoperability and combined readiness with Allies and partners. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and allies and partners and provide a forward postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Angelina Sara)

Photo by Cpl. Angelina Sara

Philippine Coast Guardsmen instruct on the uses of a drone to Philippine Marines and U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, during KAMANDAG 9 at Oyster Bay, Palawan, Philippines, May 28, 2025. KAMANDAG is an annual Philippine Marine Corps and U.S. Marine Corps-led exercise aimed at enhancing the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ defense and humanitarian capabilities by providing valuable training in combined operations with foreign militaries in the advancement of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anita Ramos)

Philippine Coast Guardsmen instruct on the uses of a drone to Philippine Marines and U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, during KAMANDAG 9 at Oyster Bay, Palawan, Philippines, May 28, 2025. KAMANDAG is an annual Philippine Marine Corps and U.S. Marine Corps-led exercise aimed at enhancing the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ defense and humanitarian capabilities by providing valuable training in combined operations with foreign militaries in the advancement of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anita Ramos)

Photo by Cpl. Anita Ramos

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, and a Philippine Marine with 3rd Marine Brigade and Philippine Coast Guardsman fire an M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle during KAMANDAG 9 at Oyster Bay, Palawan, Philippines, May 28, 2025. KAMANDAG is an annual Philippine Marine Corps and U.S. Marine Corps-led exercise aimed at enhancing the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ defense and humanitarian capabilities by providing valuable training in combined operations with foreign militaries in the advancement of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anita Ramos)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, and a Philippine Marine with 3rd Marine Brigade and Philippine Coast Guardsman fire an M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle during KAMANDAG 9 at Oyster Bay, Palawan, Philippines, May 28, 2025. KAMANDAG is an annual Philippine Marine Corps and U.S. Marine Corps-led exercise aimed at enhancing the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ defense and humanitarian capabilities by providing valuable training in combined operations with foreign militaries in the advancement of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anita Ramos)

Photo by Cpl. Anita Ramos

An amphibious combat vehicle with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, enters the water during Quarterly Underway Amphibious Readiness Training 25.3 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 28, 2025. QUART is a joint training exercise designed to develop and sustain essential amphibious readiness skills for effective operations in maritime environments while reinforcing the Navy-Marine Corps partnership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Dylan Chagnon)

An amphibious combat vehicle with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, enters the water during Quarterly Underway Amphibious Readiness Training 25.3 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 28, 2025. QUART is a joint training exercise designed to develop and sustain essential amphibious readiness skills for effective operations in maritime environments while reinforcing the Navy-Marine Corps partnership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Dylan Chagnon)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Dylan Chagnon

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jomar Krienke, an amphibious combat vehicle crewman with Alpha Company, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, fastens an antenna on an ACV before an open-water transit to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) during Quarterly Underway Amphibious Readiness Training 25.3 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 28, 2025. QUART is a joint training exercise designed to develop and sustain essential amphibious readiness skills for effective operations in maritime environments while reinforcing the Navy-Marine Corps partnership. Krienke is a native of Minnesota. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Dylan Chagnon)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jomar Krienke, an amphibious combat vehicle crewman with Alpha Company, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, fastens an antenna on an ACV before an open-water transit to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) during Quarterly Underway Amphibious Readiness Training 25.3 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 28, 2025. QUART is a joint training exercise designed to develop and sustain essential amphibious readiness skills for effective operations in maritime environments while reinforcing the Navy-Marine Corps partnership. Krienke is a native of Minnesota. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Dylan Chagnon)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Dylan Chagnon

U.S. Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, fire a Mk22 Mod 0 advanced sniper rifle during live-fire training as part of an annual bilateral reconnaissance exchange with members of the Indonesian Korps Marinir at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 28, 2025. This exchange strengthens relationships and enhances the capabilities and interoperability between the U.S. and Indonesian reconnaissance forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Whistler)

U.S. Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, fire a Mk22 Mod 0 advanced sniper rifle during live-fire training as part of an annual bilateral reconnaissance exchange with members of the Indonesian Korps Marinir at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 28, 2025. This exchange strengthens relationships and enhances the capabilities and interoperability between the U.S. and Indonesian reconnaissance forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Whistler)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Whistler

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Justin Gonzales, left, an MV-22B Osprey flight line mechanic and Capt. John Kleczkowski, right, an MV-22 Osprey pilot, both with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, inspect the front landing gear of a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to VMM-364 during KAMANDAG 9 at Clark Air Base, Angeles, Philippines, May 26, 2025. KAMANDAG is an annual Philippine Marine Corps and U.S. Marine Corps-led exercise aimed at enhancing the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ defense and humanitarian capabilities by providing valuable training in combined operations with foreign militaries in the advancement of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Luc Boatman)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Justin Gonzales, left, an MV-22B Osprey flight line mechanic and Capt. John Kleczkowski, right, an MV-22 Osprey pilot, both with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, inspect the front landing gear of a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to VMM-364 during KAMANDAG 9 at Clark Air Base, Angeles, Philippines, May 26, 2025. KAMANDAG is an annual Philippine Marine Corps and U.S. Marine Corps-led exercise aimed at enhancing the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ defense and humanitarian capabilities by providing valuable training in combined operations with foreign militaries in the advancement of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Luc Boatman)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Luc Boatman

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Justin Gonzales, an MV-22B Osprey flight line mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, inspects a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to VMM-364 during KAMANDAG 9 at Clark Air Base, Angeles, Philippines, May 26, 2025. KAMANDAG is an annual Philippine Marine Corps and U.S. Marine Corps-led exercise aimed at enhancing the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ defense and humanitarian capabilities by providing valuable training in combined operations with foreign militaries in the advancement of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Luc Boatman)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Justin Gonzales, an MV-22B Osprey flight line mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, inspects a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to VMM-364 during KAMANDAG 9 at Clark Air Base, Angeles, Philippines, May 26, 2025. KAMANDAG is an annual Philippine Marine Corps and U.S. Marine Corps-led exercise aimed at enhancing the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ defense and humanitarian capabilities by providing valuable training in combined operations with foreign militaries in the advancement of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Luc Boatman)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Luc Boatman

Leaders from the Philippine and U.S. Marine Corps and Japan Ground Self Defense Force pose for a photo during the KAMANDAG 9 opening ceremony at Fort Bonifacio, Manila, Philippines, May 26, 2025. KAMANDAG is an annual Philippine Marine Corps and U.S. Marine Corps-led exercise aimed at enhancing the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ defense and humanitarian capabilities by providing valuable training in combined operations with foreign militaries in the advancement of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. (Courtesy photo provided by the Japan Ground Self Defense Force)

Leaders from the Philippine and U.S. Marine Corps and Japan Ground Self Defense Force pose for a photo during the KAMANDAG 9 opening ceremony at Fort Bonifacio, Manila, Philippines, May 26, 2025. KAMANDAG is an annual Philippine Marine Corps and U.S. Marine Corps-led exercise aimed at enhancing the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ defense and humanitarian capabilities by providing valuable training in combined operations with foreign militaries in the advancement of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. (Courtesy photo provided by the Japan Ground Self Defense Force)

Photo by Courtesy

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