191007-N-MT581-1093 SUBIC BAY, Republic of the Philippines

191007-N-MT581-1093 SUBIC BAY, Republic of the Philippines (Oct. 7, 2019) U.S. Navy Capt. Kevin Lane, right, a native of Allentown, Pa., and the commanding officer of amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) is welcomed aboard by officers attached to the dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) for a pre-sail conference in preparation for exercise KAMANDAG 3. John P. Murtha is visiting Subic Bay for the exercise designed to increase counterterrorism, humanitarian assistance, and disaster relief capabilities through military exchanges that strengthen partnership and the ability to rapidly respond to crises throughout the Indo-Pacific region. KAMANDAG 3 is a Philippine-led, bilateral exercise with participation from Japan. KAMANDAG is an acronym for the Filipino phrase “Kaagapay Ng Mga Manirigma Ng Dagat,” which translates to “Cooperation of the Warriors of the Sea,” highlighting the partnership between the U.S. and Philippine militaries. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Curtis D. Spencer)