A U.S. Marine with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion holds

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion holds onto his line prior to conducting static line parachute training during exercise KAMANDAG 3 at Fort Magsaysay, Luzon, Philippines, Oct. 10, 2019. KAMANDAG helps participating forces maintain a high level of readiness and enhances combined military-to-military relations, interoperability, and multinational coordination. 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 partnerships between the U.S. and Philippine militaries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew R. Bray)