U.S. Marine Cpl. Morrison Diep, maintenance chief,

U.S. Marine Cpl. Morrison Diep, maintenance chief, Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Aircraft Group 36 aims his rifle to provide security while simulated vehicle searches take place as part of Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) 15 at Basa Air Base, Pampanga, Philippines, Oct. 4, 2014. PHIBLEX is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, U.S. Marines and Navy to strengthen interoperability a range of capabilities to include disaster relief and contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Richard Currier/RELEASED)