Japanese and U.S. service members spackle concrete
Japanese and U.S. service members spackle concrete on a wall of Esperanza Daycare Center as part of KAMANDAG in Casiguran, Aurora, Philippines, Sept. 9, 2017. Bilateral exercises such as KAMANDAG increase the a... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Gabriel Aldrich helps a Japan Ground
U.S. Marine Cpl. Gabriel Aldrich helps a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldier bend reinforcing steel bar for an ongoing project in support of KAMANDAG at Esperanza Elementary School in Casiguran, Aurora, Phi... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Eneas Mori uses a bucket to drain
U.S. Marine Cpl. Eneas Mori uses a bucket to drain water from holes where columns will go to support a kitchen at Esperanza Elementary School as part of KAMANDAG in Casiguran, Aurora, Philippines, Sept. 13, 201... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Eneas Mori passes a bucket of water
U.S. Marine Cpl. Eneas Mori passes a bucket of water to a Philippine Navy seabee at Esperanza Elementary School in support of KAMANDAG in Casiguran, Aurora, Philippines, Sept. 14, 2017. KAMANDAG has ongoing com... More
Philippine Navy Lt. Cmdr. Richard Fontanos speaks during
Philippine Navy Lt. Cmdr. Richard Fontanos speaks during the ground breaking ceremony for C.J. Torre Elementary School in support of KAMANDAG in Casiguran, Aurora, Philippines, Sept. 15, 2017. Bilateral exercis... More
Philippine and U.S. officials, service members, and
Philippine and U.S. officials, service members, and local volunteers participate in the 2017 International Coastal Cleanup in support of KAMANDAG in Casiguran, Aurora, Philippines, Sept. 16, 2017. Combined huma... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Brittany Alexander speaks with
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Brittany Alexander speaks with a Philippine Navy sailor during the 2017 International Coastal Cleanup in support of KAMANDAG at Barangay Dibacong in Casiguran, Aurora, Philippines, Sept. ... More
Philippine and U.S. service members play volleyball
Philippine and U.S. service members play volleyball with local citizens in Casiguran, Aurora, Philippines, Sept. 18, 2017. Bilateral humanitarian and civic assistance activities enable American and Philippine s... More
Steelworker 3rd Class Jared Campos, from Rockland, Calif., assigned to...
CASIGURAN, Philippines (Sep. 18, 2017) Steelworker 3rd Class Jared Campos, from Rockland, Calif., assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3 cuts reinforcing steel bars in support of KAMANDAG at Esperanz... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Joaquin Ibarra helps remove
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Joaquin Ibarra helps remove a wood column from settled concrete in support of KAMANDAG at Esperanza Elementary School in Casiguran, Aurora, Philippines, Sept. 18, 2017. KAMANDAG helps mai... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jaeheon Kim conducts a functions
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jaeheon Kim conducts a functions check of a Caterpillar bulldozer in support of KAMANDAG at Esperanza Elementary School in Casiguran, Aurora, Philippines, Sept. 19, 2017. KAMANDAG helps m... More
Utilitiesman 2nd class Kody Basile, right, and Japan Ground Self-Defen...
CASIGURAN, Philippines (Sep. 19, 2017) Utilitiesman 2nd class Kody Basile, right, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sgt. 1st Class Ryo Maeda glue pipes together for a comfort room at C.J. Torre Elementary Sch... More
Service members from the Philippines, Japan, and U.S.
Service members from the Philippines, Japan, and U.S. work together to lay concrete for a canteen at Esperanza Elementary School in support of KAMANDAG in Casiguran, Aurora, Philippines, Sept. 20, 2017. KAMANDA... More
Philippine Navy and U.S. Navy service members hand
Philippine Navy and U.S. Navy service members hand out toothbrushes and toothpaste to children after a cooperative health engagement at C.J. Torre Elementary School in support of KAMANDAG in Casiguran, Aurora, ... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Connor Harnetty pours concrete
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Connor Harnetty pours concrete into a wheelbarrow at Esperanza Elementary School in support of KAMANDAG in Casiguran, Aurora, Philippines, Sept. 22, 2017. Bilateral exercises such as KAMA... More
U.S. Marines Sgt. Almar Bennett (right) and Lance Cpl.
U.S. Marines Sgt. Almar Bennett (right) and Lance Cpl. Ricardo Montes slide glass window panes into slots during construction at Esperanza Daycare Center in support of KAMANDAG. Bilateral exercises such as KAMA... More
U.S. Navy HM1 Michael Downey walks through the process
U.S. Navy HM1 Michael Downey walks through the process of some first aid techniques to a Philippine Coast Guard service member in support of KAMANDAG in Casiguran, Aurora, Philippines, Sept. 18, 2017. Combined ... More
U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Donald Hodges throws a ball
U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Donald Hodges throws a ball during a basketball game between Philippine and U.S. service members in Casiguran, Aurora, Philippines, Sept. 24, 2017. Bilateral humanitarian and civic assi... More
U.S. Navy corpsmen along a Philippine Navy nurse demonstrate
U.S. Navy corpsmen along a Philippine Navy nurse demonstrate the Cardiopulminary resuscitation process for the local community during a cooperative health engagement in support of KAMANDAG at Tinib Elementary S... More
U.S. Navy UT2 Kody Basile smooths concrete on a sink
U.S. Navy UT2 Kody Basile smooths concrete on a sink at C.J. Torre Elementary School in support of KAMANDAG in Casiguran, Aurora, Philippines, Sept. 27, 2017. Bilateral exercises such as KAMANDAG increase the a... More
U.S. Navy SW3 Jared Campos uses a crowbar to detach
U.S. Navy SW3 Jared Campos uses a crowbar to detach wood from concrete at Esperanza Elementary School in support of KAMANDAG in Casiguran, Aurora, Philippines, Sept. 27, 2017. Bilateral exercises such as KAMAND... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members and a Philippine
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members and a Philippine Navy seabee stucko concrete to the interior of a building, which will become a canteen, at Esperanza Elementary School in support of KAMANDAG in Casigura... More
U.S. Navy CE1 Jonathan McGrath drills a hole into a
U.S. Navy CE1 Jonathan McGrath drills a hole into a roof beam during construction at Esperanza Elementary School in support of KAMANDAG in Casiguran, Aurora, Philippines, Oct. 1, 2017. KAMANDAG helps maintain a... More
U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Donald Hodges passes the ball
U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Donald Hodges passes the ball to U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Jerome Cinco during a basketball with Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. service members in Casiguran, Aurora, Phili... More
Philippine Marine Brig. Gen. Alvin A. Parreño, the
Philippine Marine Brig. Gen. Alvin A. Parreño, the commandant of the Philippine Marine Corps, addresses Philippine and U.S. Marines who gathered at Marine Barracks Rudiardo Brown, Taguig, Philippines, Oct. 2, 2... More
U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Craig Q. Timberlake, commanding
U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Craig Q. Timberlake, commanding general of 3rd Marine Division, speaks with Philippine Air Force Brig. Gen. Laurcris P. Tumanda, commanding general of 710th Special Operations Wing, at Col... More
Philippine Marine Brig. Gen. Alvin A. Parreno, commandant
Philippine Marine Brig. Gen. Alvin A. Parreno, commandant of the Philippine Marine Corps, and U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Craig Q. Timberlake, commanding general of 3rd Marine Division, salute the U.S. and Philippine... More
A platoon sergeant with the Philippine Marine Corps
A platoon sergeant with the Philippine Marine Corps sits on Katungkulan Beach during exercise KAMANDAG in Ternate, Philippines, Oct. 2, 2017. Bilateral exercises such as KAMANDAG increase the ability of the Uni... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Craig Q. Timberlake, 3rd
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Craig Q. Timberlake, 3rd Marine Division Commanding General, shakes hands with Lt. Col. Jackson Doan, Commanding Officer of Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st M... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Anthony Kiefer with Amphibious Assault
U.S. Marine Sgt. Anthony Kiefer with Amphibious Assault Company, Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, operates an Assault Amphibious Vehicle as it prepares to board the Philippine Navy’s BRP Tarlac (L... More
Philippine and U.S. Marines accompany Maj. Gen. Craig
Philippine and U.S. Marines accompany Maj. Gen. Craig Q. Timberlake, commanding general of 3rd Marine Division, aboard an MV-22B Osprey to observe training in the Philippines, Oct. 2. The Marines are participat... More
An MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft lands at Colonel
An MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft lands at Colonel Ernesto P. Ravina Air Base, Philippines, Oct. 2, 2017. The Osprey is operating in support of exercise KAMANDAG, a bilateral Philippine-U.S. exercise designed... More
Philippine Navy seabees spackle a wall at Esperanza
Philippine Navy seabees spackle a wall at Esperanza Elementary School in support of KAMANDAG in Casiguran, Aurora, Philippines, Oct. 3, 2017. Bilateral exercises such as KAMANDAG increase the ability of the Uni... More
Philippine Marines with 71st Marine Company, Assault
Philippine Marines with 71st Marine Company, Assault Armor Battalion, load onto a transport vehicle to depart to a training area down range during exercise KAMANDAG at Colonel Ernesto P. Ravina Air Base, Philip... More
Philippine Marine Sgt. Alex Dulos, an infantryman with
Philippine Marine Sgt. Alex Dulos, an infantryman with 1st Platoon, Alpha Company, 10th Battalion, and U.S. Marine Cpl. Kim Palmquist, an infantryman with Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31s... More
Philippine Marine Sgt. Bernard Bautista and U.S. Marine
Philippine Marine Sgt. Bernard Bautista and U.S. Marine Cpl. Andrew Levin, both machine gunnners, inspect an M4 carbine during KAMANDAG bilateral machinegun training at Colonel Ernesto P. Ravina Air Base, Phili... More
Philippine Marine Sgt. Dido Paloma, a rifleman with
Philippine Marine Sgt. Dido Paloma, a rifleman with 5th Platoon, 11th Battalion, executes buddy team rushes at Colonel Ernesto P. Ravina Air Base, Philippines, October 4, 2017. Bilateral exercises such as KAMAN... More
U.S. Navy UTCN Daniel John Lopez, a utilities
U.S. Navy UTCN Daniel John Lopez, a utilities constructionman with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3, is a Philippine native now serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, and is conducting humanitarian civic assist... More
Philippine Navy seabees and a U.S. Navy seabee work
Philippine Navy seabees and a U.S. Navy seabee work on the drop ceiling for the multipurpose building during construction at Esperanza Elementary School in support of KAMANDAG in Casiguran, Aurora, Philippines,... More
Philippine Air Force Capt. Gino Antonio U. Benavides,
Philippine Air Force Capt. Gino Antonio U. Benavides, a 15th Strike Wing AW-109AH Nighthawk pilot, and U.S. Marine Capt. Russel J. Dawson, the air officer with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, teach a portio... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Kleber Leaf, an airframes mechanic
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Kleber Leaf, an airframes mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (VMM-262), Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and Philippine Airman Second Class Arvin Neil D... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Raymundo A. Ruiz and Lance Cpl.
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Raymundo A. Ruiz and Lance Cpl. Stephen D. Buffington, both machine gunners with Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, inspect M240B machine ... More
Pfc. Jo’el Medina, assigned to the 9th Engineer Support
Pfc. Jo’el Medina, assigned to the 9th Engineer Support Battalion (ESB) applies a coat of paint during construction at Esperanza Elementary School in support of KAMANDAG in Casiguran, Aurora, Philippines, Oct. ... More
U.S. Navy SW1 Honer Villanueva welds reinforcement
U.S. Navy SW1 Honer Villanueva welds reinforcement steel bars together at C.J. Torre Elementary School in support of KAMANDAG in Casiguran, Aurora, Philippines, Oct. 7, 2017. Bilateral exercises such as KAMANDA... More
U.S. Marines and a Navy seabee paint the wall of a stage at C.J. Torre...
CASIGURAN, Philippines (Oct. 05, 2017) U.S. Marines and a Navy Seabee paint the wall of a stage at C.J. Torre Elementary School in support of KAMANDAG in Casiguran, Philippines. KAMANDAG is designed to increase... More
U.S. Reconnaissance Marines with the Maritime Raid
U.S. Reconnaissance Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, practice room-clearing procedures with Philippine Marines during exercise KAMANDAG, Fort Ramon Magsaysay, Philippines, O... More
A U.S. Reconnaissance Marine with the Maritime Raid
A U.S. Reconnaissance Marine with the Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a Philippine Marine fire the M240B medium machine gun during a live-fire range as part of exercise KAMANDAG, Fort R... More
Philippine Marines SSgt. Manuel H. Gomez and Sgt. Manuel
Philippine Marines SSgt. Manuel H. Gomez and Sgt. Manuel T. Bunagan, both infantrymen with 2nd Platoon, 2nd Rifle Company, Provisional Battalion, conduct military operations in urban terrain training as part of... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Benjamin Cartwright, a rifleman with
U.S. Marine Cpl. Benjamin Cartwright, a rifleman with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires an M4A1 carbine at a live fire range during exercise... More
Builder 3rd Class Justin Hargett, assigned to Naval Mobile Constructio...
CASIGURAN, Philippines (Oct. 07, 2017) Builder 3rd Class Justin Hargett, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 3, operates a multi-terrain loader at C.J. Torre Elementary School in support of K... More
U.S Marine Cpl. Benjamin Cartwright, a rifleman with
U.S Marine Cpl. Benjamin Cartwright, a rifleman with Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares for a live fire range during exercise KAMANDAG at Colonel Ernest... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jeffrey Parsons and Lance Cpl.
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jeffrey Parsons and Lance Cpl. Evan Hountz, both riflemen with Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a live fire exercise while a Phi... More
U.S. Reconnaissance Marines with the Maritime Raid
U.S. Reconnaissance Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, practice detainee-handling procedures with Philippine Marines during exercise KAMANDAG at Fort Ramon Magsaysay, Philippi... More
Armed Forces of the Philippines service members practice
Armed Forces of the Philippines service members practice boarding, searching, and seizure operations at the Port of Manila, Oct. 9, 2017, during exercise KAMANDAG. Bilateral exercises such as KAMANDAG increase ... More
U.S. Marine Col. Michael Wylie talks with Principal
U.S. Marine Col. Michael Wylie talks with Principal Janzen Palge before the dedication ceremony at C.J. Torre Elementary School in support of KAMANDAG in Casiguran, Aurora, Philippines, Oct. 10, 2017. The Unite... More
A U.S. Marine and a member of the Philippine Coast
A U.S. Marine and a member of the Philippine Coast Guard exchange a gift during the closing ceremony of the KAMANDAG maritime exercise at Port of Manila, Philippines, Oct. 10, 2017. Bilateral exercises such as ... More
Lt. Col. Jackson Doan, the battalion commander of Battalion
Lt. Col. Jackson Doan, the battalion commander of Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, leads a formation run at Colonel Ernesto P. Ravina Air Base, Philippines, Oc... More
U.S. and Philippine service members salute while the
U.S. and Philippine service members salute while the distinguished guests enter the closing ceremony for KAMANDAG at Marine Barracks Rudiardo Brown, Taguig, Philippines, Oct. 11, 2017. Bilateral exercises such ... More
U.S. Navy Builder Petty Officer 2nd Class Abdule Banse,
U.S. Navy Builder Petty Officer 2nd Class Abdule Banse, conducts a land survey in support of KAMANDAG 2 at Ternate, Cavite, Philippines, Sept. 9, 2018. KAMANDAG 2 helps maintain a high level of readiness and en... More
Service members begin building at KAMANDAG 2
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Angel Garzaguevara helps clear out a hole of excess dirt, helping the Philippine Navy build a school during exercise KAMANDAG 2 in Ternate, Cavite, Philippines, Sept. 8, 2018. KAMAN... More
U.S. Marines assigned to 9th Engineer Support Battalion,
U.S. Marines assigned to 9th Engineer Support Battalion, Alpha Company, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force, enjoy a show put on by local children during exercise KAMANDAG 2, in Ternate, ... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Carmen Lambaren learns
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Carmen Lambaren learns how to bend pipe to help build a school during exercise KAMANDAG 2, Sept. 10, 2018, in Ternate, Cavite, Philippines. KAMANDAG 2 is a routine training exe... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joshua Bucher lets local
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joshua Bucher lets local children play games on his phone during KAMANDAG 2 in Ternate, Cavite, Philippines, Sept. 11, 2018. KAMANDAG 2 is a routine training exercise that allows Ma... More
U.S. and Philippine service members gather together
U.S. and Philippine service members gather together to teach CPR and defibrillator classes in Ternate, Cavite, Philippines, Sept. 12, 2018. KAMANDAG is an acronym for the Filipino phrase “Kaagapay Ng Mga Mandir... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jeremiah Cornell saws
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jeremiah Cornell saws wood to help build a school during exercise KAMANDAG 2, in Ternate, Cavite, Philippines, Sept. 12, 2018. KAMANDAG 2 helps maintain a high level of readiness a... More
Philippine Marine Sgt. Aldrin Villanueva (left) and
Philippine Marine Sgt. Aldrin Villanueva (left) and U.S. Navy Lt. Brian Bonzo (right) laugh together during KAMANDAG 2 at Ternate Central Elementary School in Ternate, Cavite, Philippines, Sept. 13, 2018. Bila... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jeremiah Cornell moves
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jeremiah Cornell moves a bag of cement to help the Philippine Navy build a school during exercise KAMANDAG 2 in Ternate, Cavite, Philippines, Sept. 23, 2018. KAMANDAG 2 is a routine... More
Ternate locals create fake wounds and practice evacuation
Ternate locals create fake wounds and practice evacuation plans during a mass casualty drill at the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Office during exercise KAMANDAG 2 in Ternate, Cavite, Philippines, Sept. 25,... More
Marines with the Joint Humanitarian Assistance Survey
Marines with the Joint Humanitarian Assistance Survey Team, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, board a KC-130J Hercules aircraft on Kadena Air Force Base, Sept. 27, 2018. The JHAST conducts a fly-away as a part ... More
Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 31 prepare
Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 31 prepare to move a low bed, 50-ton medium-heavy equipment transporter trailer onto a landing craft, utility aboard the dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), off the c... More
Marines assist an injured local national
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Mark Hanford and Sgt. Nicholas Elston, U.S. Navy Lt. Maundo Lee and Brian Bonzo, and Philippine Marine Corps Capt. Rodilson Malic, pose for a photo with Philippine local, Bryan S. Rodrig... More
Infantry Marines practice CLS
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jovanny Rios guides a Philippine Marine in a combat life saver drill during exercise KAMANDAG 2, in the Naval Education Training Center, Zambales, Philippines, Oct. 2, 2018. KAMANDA... More
AV-P7/A1 assault amphibious vehicles depart the well deck of the amphi...
SUBIC BAY, Republic of the Philippines (Oct. 02, 2018) AAV-P7/A1 assault amphibious vehicles depart the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) as part of a training exercise for KAMA... More
U.S. Marines with Assault Amphibious Vehicle Platoon,
U.S. Marines with Assault Amphibious Vehicle Platoon, Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit prepare to embark the USS Ashland in assault amphibious vehi... More
Sailors stand watch on the side bridge wing aboard the amphibious dock...
SUBIC BAY, Republic of the Philippines (Oct. 03, 2018) Logistics Specialist Seaman Jessica Garcia uses a sound powered telephone on the starboard side bridge wing aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ash... More
Brig. Gen. Chris A. McPhillips U.S. Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defe...
SUBIC BAY, Republic of the Philippines (Oct. 03, 2018) Brig. Gen. Chris A. McPhillips, commanding general of the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, observes Marines attached to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Andrew Lowery with Echo
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Andrew Lowery with Echo company 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, explains the importance of maintaining alertness while conducting patrols in urban terrain to U.S. and Philippine Marines... More
Marines from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Amphibious Ra...
SUBIC BAY, Republic of the Philippines (Oct. 03, 2018) Marines from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade (ARDB) sit inside an AAV-P7/A1 assault amphibious vehicle aboa... More
U.S. Marines and Philippine marines land on the beach in AAV-P7/A1 ass...
SUBIC BAY, Republic of the Philippines (Oct. 03, 2018) U.S. Marines assigned to Assault Amphibious Vehicle Platoon, Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Uni... More
KAMANDAG 2 Amphibious Operations
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers embark on the dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) in an assault amphibious vehicle during KAMANDAG 2 in Subic Bay, Philippines, Oct. 3, 2018. KAMANDAG 2 increases the... More
Sailors stand watch aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashlan...
SUBIC BAY, Republic of the Philippines (Oct. 03, 2018) Navy Counselor 1st Class Thomas Hubbard, left, and Fire Controlman 3rd Class Madison Dicarlo man an M240B machine gun as the amphibious dock landing ship U... More
The amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) departs Subic Ba...
SUBIC BAY, Republic of the Philippines (Oct. 03, 2018) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) departs Subic Bay to conduct amphibious operations for KAMANDAG 2, Oct. 3, 2018. KAMANDAG 2 is a mili... More
U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Chris McPhillips watches as
U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Chris McPhillips watches as members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) board the USS Ashland at Subic Bay, Philippines, Oct. 3, 2018. The U.S. Marine Corps (USMC), the JGSDF,... More
An AAV-P7/A1 assault amphibious vehicle embarks the well deck of the a...
SUBIC BAY, Republic of the Philippines (Oct. 03, 2018) An AAV-P7/A1 assault amphibious vehicle embarks the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) as part of a training exercise for K... More
Marines from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Amphibious Ra...
PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 04, 2018) Marines from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade (ARDB) drive an AAV-P7/A1 amphibious assault vehicle into the well deck of the amphibi... More
U.S. Marines with 3rd platoon, Echo Company, 2nd Battalion,
U.S. Marines with 3rd platoon, Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, race during a broaching drill conducted during KAMANDAG 2, on Philippine Marine Corps base Gregorio Lim, ... More
Lance Cpl. Blake A. Farrow, left, and Lance Cpl. Liam
Lance Cpl. Blake A. Farrow, left, and Lance Cpl. Liam W. Ball set up targets on range 2 during exercise KAMANDAG 2 at Colonel Ernesto P. Ravina Air Base, Philippines, Oct. 4, 2018. KAMANDAG 2 helps maintain a h... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Clement C. Pearson Jr.
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Clement C. Pearson Jr. prepares for takeoff in an MV-22 Osprey at Clark Air Base, Philippines, during KAMANDAG 2, Oct. 5, 2018. KAMANDAG 2 helps maintain a high level of readiness an... More
Back Blading, US Marine Corps Photo
Equipment Operator 3 Devonte J. Hill directs a D7R Dozer during exercise KAMANDAG 2 at Colonel Ernesto P. Ravina Air Base, Philippines, Oct. 5, 2018. KAMANDAG 2 helps maintain a high level of readiness and enha... More
U.S. Marines and soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JG...
PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 05, 2018) Marines attached to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade (ARDB) return to the... More
Landing craft utility 1633 departs the well deck of the amphibious doc...
PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 05, 2018) Landing craft utility 1633 departs the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) during exercise KAMANDAG 2. KAMANDAG 2 is a military training exercise le... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Mak Kunzelman with Weapons Company,
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Mak Kunzelman with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines, trains alongside a Philippine airman with the Philippine Special Operations Wing in Colonel Ernesto Ravina Air Base, Philip... More
A Sailor assigned to Naval Beach Unit 7, directs a D7R Bulldozer onboa...
TARLAC, Philippines (Oct. 05, 2018) Equipment Operator 3rd Class Devonte Hill, from Chicago, assigned to Naval Beach Unit 7, directs a D7R Bulldozer onboard Colonel Ernesto Rabina Air Base, Camp O'Donnell, Tarl... More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Paul Estes with Weapons Company,
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Paul Estes with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines, shoots a M40 A6, in Colonel Ernesto Ravina Air Base, Philippines, during KAMANDAG 2, Oct. 5th, 2018. The specific training ob... More
U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Chris McPhillips, commanding
U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Chris McPhillips, commanding general, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, speaks with leaders in the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and the Philippine Marine Corps, during an amphibious la... More
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Amphibious R...
PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 06, 2018) Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade (ARDB) load equipment inside an AAV-P7/A1 assault amphibious vehicle as they prepare ... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jorden Puller participates in
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jorden Puller participates in an amphibious landing during KAMANDAG 2 at Naval Education Training Command, Philippines, Oct. 6, 2018. KAMANDAG 2 is an exercise used to promote cohesion be... More
Mechanized Assault, US Marine Corps Photo
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment conduct a mechanized assault drill in Colonel Ernesto Ravina Air Base, Philippines, Oct. 6th, 2018 during KAMANDAG 2. The U.S. is proud to participate in thi... More
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's Amphibious Rapid
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade participates in an amphibious landing in support of a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief mission during KAMANDAG 2 at Naval Edu... More
Landing Craft, Utility (LCU) 1633 approaches the well deck of the amp...
PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 06, 2018) Landing Craft, Utility (LCU) 1633 approaches the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) as part of a training exercise for KAMANDAG 2. KAMANDAG 2 is a ... More