U.S. Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit

U.S. Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit meet with villagers of Tarucan during a key leader engagement near Colonel Ernesto Ravina Air Base, Philippines, Oct. 3, 2016. During the meeting, the U.S. Marines and members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines discussed safety measures for local Philippine citizens during the upcoming Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 (PHIBLEX 33) between the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy and AFP. PHIBLEX is an annual U.S.-Philippine military bilateral exercise combining amphibious capabilities and live-fire training with humanitarian civic assistance efforts to strengthen interoperability and working relationships.(U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. T.T. Parish/Released)