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A Philippine Marine with 4th Marine Brigade conducts a humanitarian aid and disaster relief demonstration during KAMANDAG 8 at Camp Cape Bojeador, Burgos, Philippines, Oct. 20, 2024. KAMANDAG is an annual Philippine and U.S. Marine Corps-led exercise aimed at enhancing the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ defense and humanitarian capabilities by providing valuable training in combined operations with foreign militaries in the advancement of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. This year marks the eighth iteration of this exercise and includes participants from the French Armed Forces, Royal Thai Marine Corps, and Indonesian Marine Corps; including continued participation from the Australian Defense Force, British Armed Forces, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, and Republic of Korea Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Shaina Jupiter)

A Philippine Marine with 4th Marine Brigade conducts a humanitarian aid and disaster relief demonstration during KAMANDAG 8 at Camp Cape Bojeador, Burgos, Philippines, Oct. 20, 2024. KAMANDAG is an annual Philippine and U.S. Marine Corps-led exercise aimed at enhancing the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ defense and humanitarian capabilities by providing valuable training in combined operations with foreign militaries in the advancement of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. This year marks the eighth iteration of this exercise and includes participants from the French Armed Forces, Royal Thai Marine Corps, and Indonesian Marine Corps; including continued participation from the Australian Defense Force, British Armed Forces, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, and Republic of Korea Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Shaina Jupiter)

Photo by Sgt. Shaina Jupiter

From left, U.S. Marine Corps Col. Stuart Glenn, commanding officer for Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia, Philippine Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Arturo G Rojas, commandant of the Philippine Marine Corps, and Philippine Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Vicente Map Blanco III, director, exercise directorate headquarters, unfurl the KAMANDAG exercise flag during the opening ceremony for KAMANDAG 8 at Fort Bonifacio, Manila, Philippines, Oct. 15, 2024. KAMANDAG is an annual Philippine Marine Corps and U.S. Marine Corps-led exercise aimed at enhancing the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ defense and humanitarian capabilities by providing valuable training in combined operations with foreign militaries in the advancement of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. This year marks the eighth iteration of this exercise and includes participants from the French Armed Forces, Royal Thai Marine Corps, and Indonesian Marine Corps; including continued participation from the Australian Defense Force, British Armed Forces, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, and Republic of Korea Marine Corps. MRF-SEA is a rotational unit executing a Marine Corps Forces Pacific operational model that involves training events and exchanges with partner military subject matter experts, promotes security goals with Allied and partner nations, and ensures a persistent I Marine Expeditionary Force presence west of the International Date Line. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler Wilson)

From left, U.S. Marine Corps Col. Stuart Glenn, commanding officer for Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia, Philippine Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Arturo G Rojas, commandant of the Philippine Marine Corps, and Philippine Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Vicente Map Blanco III, director, exercise directorate headquarters, unfurl the KAMANDAG exercise flag during the opening ceremony for KAMANDAG 8 at Fort Bonifacio, Manila, Philippines, Oct. 15, 2024. KAMANDAG is an annual Philippine Marine Corps and U.S. Marine Corps-led exercise aimed at enhancing the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ defense and humanitarian capabilities by providing valuable training in combined operations with foreign militaries in the advancement of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. This year marks the eighth iteration of this exercise and includes participants from the French Armed Forces, Royal Thai Marine Corps, and Indonesian Marine Corps; including continued participation from the Australian Defense Force, British Armed Forces, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, and Republic of Korea Marine Corps. MRF-SEA is a rotational unit executing a Marine Corps Forces Pacific operational model that involves training events and exchanges with partner military subject matter experts, promotes security goals with Allied and partner nations, and ensures a persistent I Marine Expeditionary Force presence west of the International Date Line. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler Wilson)

Photo by Cpl. Tyler Wilson

U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, land at Basco Airport during foreign disaster relief operations in Basco, Batanes Province, Philippines, Oct. 8, 2024. The U.S. Department of Defense is supporting the Republic of the Philippines at the request of the Government of the Philippines providing foreign disaster relief in the aftermath of Typhoon Krathon (Julian) in Northern Luzon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms)

U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, land at Basco Airport during foreign disaster relief operations in Basco, Batanes Province, Philippines, Oct. 8, 2024. The U.S. Department of Defense is supporting the Republic of the Philippines at the request of the Government of the Philippines providing foreign disaster relief in the aftermath of Typhoon Krathon (Julian) in Northern Luzon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms)

Photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms

U.S. Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force load cargo onto a KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 5, 2024.

U.S. Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force load cargo onto a KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 5, 2024.

Photo by Sgt. Gabriel Antwiler

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. David Schatz, a mortarman with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, attached to Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia, sets security on a patrol during Keris Marine Exercise 2023 as part of MRF-SEA, at Piabung Training Area in Sukabumi, West Java, Indonesia, Dec. 6, 2023. MRF-SEA is a Marine Corps Forces Pacific operational model that involves exchanges with subject matter experts, promotes security goals with Allies and partners, and positions I MEF forces west of the International Date Line. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dean Gurule)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. David Schatz, a mortarman with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, attached to Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia, sets security on a patrol during Keris Marine Exercise 2023 as part of MRF-SEA, at Piabung Training Area in Sukabumi, West Java, Indonesia, Dec. 6, 2023. MRF-SEA is a Marine Corps Forces Pacific operational model that involves exchanges with subject matter experts, promotes security goals with Allies and partners, and positions I MEF forces west of the International Date Line. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dean Gurule)

Photo by Cpl. Dean Gurule

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Cameron Lucas, a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, conducts close-quarters battle training during Archipelagic Coastal Defense Continuum in Barira, Philippines, May 20, 2024. ACDC is a series of bilateral exchanges and training opportunities between U.S. Marines and Philippine Marines aimed at bolstering the Philippine Marine Corps’ Coastal Defense strategy while supporting the modernization efforts of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Lucas is a native of North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kayla Halloran)

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Cameron Lucas, a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, conducts close-quarters battle training during Archipelagic Coastal Defense Continuum in Barira, Philippines, May 20, 2024. ACDC is a series of bilateral exchanges and training opportunities between U.S. Marines and Philippine Marines aimed at bolstering the Philippine Marine Corps’ Coastal Defense strategy while supporting the modernization efforts of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Lucas is a native of North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kayla Halloran)

Photo by Cpl. Kayla Halloran

Service members with the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward) pose for a photo during the Marine Aviation Support Activity 24 closing ceremony at Fort Bonifacio, Manila, Philippines, June 21, 2024. MASA is an annual Philippine-U.S. military exercise focused on mutual defense, strengthening relationships, and rehearsing emerging aviation concepts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Shaina Jupiter)

Service members with the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward) pose for a photo during the Marine Aviation Support Activity 24 closing ceremony at Fort Bonifacio, Manila, Philippines, June 21, 2024. MASA is an annual Philippine-U.S. military exercise focused on mutual defense, strengthening relationships, and rehearsing emerging aviation concepts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Shaina Jupiter)

Photo by Sgt. Shaina Jupiter

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lighting II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 214, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, receives fuel from a KC-130J Super Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport (VMGR) 352, MAG 11, 3rd MAW, for a littoral live-fire exercise off the coast of Zambales, Philippines, during Marine Aviation Support Activity 24, June 15, 2024. The LLFX showcased the integrated command and control capabilities of the U.S. and Philippine armed forces in a territorial defense scenario featuring a coordinated bilateral surface and maritime strike. MASA is an annual Philippine-U.S. military exercise focused on mutual defense, strengthening relationships, and rehearsing emerging aviation concepts. MASA is an annual Philippine-U.S. military exercise focused on mutual defense, strengthening relationships, and rehearsing emerging aviation concepts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez)

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lighting II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 214, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, receives fuel from a KC-130J Super Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport (VMGR) 352, MAG 11, 3rd MAW, for a littoral live-fire exercise off the coast of Zambales, Philippines, during Marine Aviation Support Activity 24, June 15, 2024. The LLFX showcased the integrated command and control capabilities of the U.S. and Philippine armed forces in a territorial defense scenario featuring a coordinated bilateral surface and maritime strike. MASA is an annual Philippine-U.S. military exercise focused on mutual defense, strengthening relationships, and rehearsing emerging aviation concepts. MASA is an annual Philippine-U.S. military exercise focused on mutual defense, strengthening relationships, and rehearsing emerging aviation concepts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 214, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, load a GBU-32 joint direct attack munition onto a U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 214, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing before a littoral live-fire exercise off the coast of Ilocos Norte and Zambales during Marine Aviation Support Activity 24 on Clark Air Base, Philippines, June 15, 2024. The LLFX showcased the integrated command and control capabilities of the U.S. and Philippine Armed Forces in a territorial defense scenario featuring a coordinated bilateral and maritime strike. MASA is an annual Philippine-U.S. military exercise focused on mutual defense, strengthening relationships, and rehearsing emerging aviation concepts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Dana Beesley)

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 214, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, load a GBU-32 joint direct attack munition onto a U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 214, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing before a littoral live-fire exercise off the coast of Ilocos Norte and Zambales during Marine Aviation Support Activity 24 on Clark Air Base, Philippines, June 15, 2024. The LLFX showcased the integrated command and control capabilities of the U.S. and Philippine Armed Forces in a territorial defense scenario featuring a coordinated bilateral and maritime strike. MASA is an annual Philippine-U.S. military exercise focused on mutual defense, strengthening relationships, and rehearsing emerging aviation concepts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Dana Beesley)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Dana Beesley

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Robert B. Brodie, right, the commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), and Philippine Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Romeo T. Racadio, left, the deputy commandant of the Philippine Marine Corps, monitor video livestreams at the command and control center during the littoral live-fire exercise for Marine Aviation Support Activity 24 at Fort Bonifacio, Manila, Philippines, June 15, 2024. The LLFX showcased the integrated command and control capabilities of the U.S. and Philippine armed forces in a territorial defense scenario featuring a coordinated bilateral surface and maritime strike. MASA is an annual Philippine-U.S. military exercise focused on mutual defense, strengthening relationships, and rehearsing emerging aviation concepts. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Kayla Halloran)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Robert B. Brodie, right, the commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), and Philippine Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Romeo T. Racadio, left, the deputy commandant of the Philippine Marine Corps, monitor video livestreams at the command and control center during the littoral live-fire exercise for Marine Aviation Support Activity 24 at Fort Bonifacio, Manila, Philippines, June 15, 2024. The LLFX showcased the integrated command and control capabilities of the U.S. and Philippine armed forces in a territorial defense scenario featuring a coordinated bilateral surface and maritime strike. MASA is an annual Philippine-U.S. military exercise focused on mutual defense, strengthening relationships, and rehearsing emerging aviation concepts. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Kayla Halloran)

Photo by Cpl. Kayla Halloran

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 214, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, lift a GBU-32 joint direct attack munition before a littoral live-fire exercise off the coast of Ilocos Norte and Zambales during Marine Aviation Support Activity 24 on Clark Air Base, Philippines, June 15, 2024. The LLFX showcased the integrated command and control capabilities of the U.S. and Philippine Armed Forces in a territorial defense scenario featuring a coordinated bilateral and maritime strike. MASA is an annual Philippine-U.S. military exercise focused on mutual defense, strengthening relationships, and rehearsing emerging aviation concepts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Shaina Jupiter)

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 214, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, lift a GBU-32 joint direct attack munition before a littoral live-fire exercise off the coast of Ilocos Norte and Zambales during Marine Aviation Support Activity 24 on Clark Air Base, Philippines, June 15, 2024. The LLFX showcased the integrated command and control capabilities of the U.S. and Philippine Armed Forces in a territorial defense scenario featuring a coordinated bilateral and maritime strike. MASA is an annual Philippine-U.S. military exercise focused on mutual defense, strengthening relationships, and rehearsing emerging aviation concepts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Shaina Jupiter)

Photo by Sgt. Shaina Jupiter

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Andruw Jones, a psychological technician with Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, introduces himself to Philippine Marines at a tactical combat casualty care class during Marine Aviation Support Activity 24 at Fort Bonifacio, Manila, Philippines, June 10, 2024. TCCC courses cover three phases: care under fire, tactical field care, and casualty evacuation procedures. MASA is an annual Philippine-U.S. military exercise focused on mutual defense, strengthening relationships, and rehearsing emerging aviation concepts. Jones is a native of Minnesota. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kayla Halloran)

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Andruw Jones, a psychological technician with Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, introduces himself to Philippine Marines at a tactical combat casualty care class during Marine Aviation Support Activity 24 at Fort Bonifacio, Manila, Philippines, June 10, 2024. TCCC courses cover three phases: care under fire, tactical field care, and casualty evacuation procedures. MASA is an annual Philippine-U.S. military exercise focused on mutual defense, strengthening relationships, and rehearsing emerging aviation concepts. Jones is a native of Minnesota. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kayla Halloran)

Photo by Cpl. Kayla Halloran

U.S. Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward); Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and Philippine Marines pose for a photo after pugil stick bouts during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program demonstration for Marine Aviation Support Activity 24 on Fort Bonifacio, Manila, Philippines, June 10, 2024. MCMAP training combines hand-to-hand and close-quarters combat techniques with warrior ethos studies and physical training. MASA is an annual Philippine-U.S. military exercise focused on mutual defense, strengthening relationships, and rehearsing emerging aviation concepts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Shaina Jupiter)

U.S. Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward); Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and Philippine Marines pose for a photo after pugil stick bouts during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program demonstration for Marine Aviation Support Activity 24 on Fort Bonifacio, Manila, Philippines, June 10, 2024. MCMAP training combines hand-to-hand and close-quarters combat techniques with warrior ethos studies and physical training. MASA is an annual Philippine-U.S. military exercise focused on mutual defense, strengthening relationships, and rehearsing emerging aviation concepts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Shaina Jupiter)

Photo by Sgt. Shaina Jupiter

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Jonathan Dumadaug, a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, poses for a photo after the final exercise for Archipelagic Coastal Defense Continuum in Barira, Philippines, May 28, 2024. The final exercise consisted of a bilateral company-level element conducting close-quarter combat and patrol-based operations. ACDC is a series of bilateral exchanges and training opportunities between the U.S. Marines and Philippine Marines aimed at bolstering the Philippine Marine Corps’ Coastal Defense strategy while supporting the modernization efforts of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Dumadaug is a Philippines native. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Shaina Jupiter)

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Jonathan Dumadaug, a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, poses for a photo after the final exercise for Archipelagic Coastal Defense Continuum in Barira, Philippines, May 28, 2024. The final exercise consisted of a bilateral company-level element conducting close-quarter combat and patrol-based operations. ACDC is a series of bilateral exchanges and training opportunities between the U.S. Marines and Philippine Marines aimed at bolstering the Philippine Marine Corps’ Coastal Defense strategy while supporting the modernization efforts of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Dumadaug is a Philippines native. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Shaina Jupiter)

Photo by Sgt. Shaina Jupiter

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Stuart Glenn, left, commanding officer of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Philippine Navy Rear Adm. Alfonso Torres, center, commander, Armed Forces Philippines Western Command, and Philippine Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Romeo T. Racadio, director representative, Exercise Directorate Headquarters, speak during the Marine Aviation Support Activity opening ceremony at Fort Bonifacio, Manila, Philippines, June 3, 2024. MASA 24 is an annual Philippine-U.S. military exercise focused on mutual defense, strengthening relationships, and rehearsing emerging aviation concepts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Shaina Jupiter)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Stuart Glenn, left, commanding officer of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Philippine Navy Rear Adm. Alfonso Torres, center, commander, Armed Forces Philippines Western Command, and Philippine Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Romeo T. Racadio, director representative, Exercise Directorate Headquarters, speak during the Marine Aviation Support Activity opening ceremony at Fort Bonifacio, Manila, Philippines, June 3, 2024. MASA 24 is an annual Philippine-U.S. military exercise focused on mutual defense, strengthening relationships, and rehearsing emerging aviation concepts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Shaina Jupiter)

Photo by Sgt. Shaina Jupiter

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Michael Georges, an assistant platoon leader with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, gives food and water to an elementary school student at Abubacar Siddique Elementary School for a community relations event during Archipelagic Coastal Defense Continuum in Barira, Philippines, May 26, 2024. ACDC is a series of bilateral exchanges and training opportunities between U.S. Marines and Philippine Marines aimed at bolstering the Philippine Marine Corps’ Coastal Defense strategy while supporting the modernization efforts of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Georges is a South Dakota native. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Shaina Jupiter)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Michael Georges, an assistant platoon leader with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, gives food and water to an elementary school student at Abubacar Siddique Elementary School for a community relations event during Archipelagic Coastal Defense Continuum in Barira, Philippines, May 26, 2024. ACDC is a series of bilateral exchanges and training opportunities between U.S. Marines and Philippine Marines aimed at bolstering the Philippine Marine Corps’ Coastal Defense strategy while supporting the modernization efforts of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Georges is a South Dakota native. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Shaina Jupiter)

Photo by Sgt. Shaina Jupiter

Philippine Marine Corps Maj. Victor Donque, operations officer for 1st Marine Brigade, delivers an orientation brief for U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, and Philippine Marines with 1st Marine Brigade during Archipelagic Coastal Defense Continuum in Barira, Philippines, May 13, 2024. ACDC is a series of bilateral exchanges and training opportunities between U.S. Marines and Philippine Marines aimed at bolstering the Philippine Marine Corps’ Coastal Defense strategy while supporting the modernization efforts of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kayla Halloran)

Philippine Marine Corps Maj. Victor Donque, operations officer for 1st Marine Brigade, delivers an orientation brief for U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, and Philippine Marines with 1st Marine Brigade during Archipelagic Coastal Defense Continuum in Barira, Philippines, May 13, 2024. ACDC is a series of bilateral exchanges and training opportunities between U.S. Marines and Philippine Marines aimed at bolstering the Philippine Marine Corps’ Coastal Defense strategy while supporting the modernization efforts of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kayla Halloran)

Photo by Cpl. Kayla Halloran

Explosive ordnance disposal technicians with the Philippine Marine Corps, Philippine Navy Special Operations Command, and U.S. Marine Corps transport a “Floating Freddy” towards a C-4 charge during underwater unexploded ordnance disposal demolitions off the coast of Caballo Island, Philippines, during Archipelagic Coastal Defense Continuum May 14, 2024. ACDC is a series of bilateral exchanges and training opportunities between U.S. Marines and Philippine Marines aimed at bolstering the Philippine Marine Corps’ Coastal Defense strategy while supporting the modernization efforts of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. This event marked the first time in U.S. Marine Corps EOD history that dive and demolition training on live underwater ordnance was conducted outside the continental United States. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Dana Beesley)

Explosive ordnance disposal technicians with the Philippine Marine Corps, Philippine Navy Special Operations Command, and U.S. Marine Corps transport a “Floating Freddy” towards a C-4 charge during underwater unexploded ordnance disposal demolitions off the coast of Caballo Island, Philippines, during Archipelagic Coastal Defense Continuum May 14, 2024. ACDC is a series of bilateral exchanges and training opportunities between U.S. Marines and Philippine Marines aimed at bolstering the Philippine Marine Corps’ Coastal Defense strategy while supporting the modernization efforts of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. This event marked the first time in U.S. Marine Corps EOD history that dive and demolition training on live underwater ordnance was conducted outside the continental United States. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Dana Beesley)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Dana Beesley

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. David Anderson, a network administrator with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, and a Philippine Marine perform tire flips during the warrior games at Archipelagic Coastal Defense Continuum in Barira, Philippines, May 28, 2024. ACDC is a series of bilateral exchanges and training opportunities between U.S. Marines and Philippine Marines aimed at bolstering the Philippine Marine Corps’ Coastal Defense strategy while supporting the modernization efforts of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Burke is a native of New Jersey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kayla Halloran)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. David Anderson, a network administrator with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, and a Philippine Marine perform tire flips during the warrior games at Archipelagic Coastal Defense Continuum in Barira, Philippines, May 28, 2024. ACDC is a series of bilateral exchanges and training opportunities between U.S. Marines and Philippine Marines aimed at bolstering the Philippine Marine Corps’ Coastal Defense strategy while supporting the modernization efforts of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Burke is a native of New Jersey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kayla Halloran)

Photo by Cpl. Kayla Halloran

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Michael Georges, right, a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, instructs a Philippine Marine with 1st Marine Brigade during the final exercise for Archipelagic Coastal Defense Continuum in Barira, Philippines, May 28, 2024. The final exercise consisted of a bilateral company-level element conducting close-quarter combat and patrol-based operations. ACDC is a series of bilateral exchanges and training opportunities between the U.S. Marines and Philippine Marines aimed at bolstering the Philippine Marine Corps’ Coastal Defense strategy while supporting the modernization efforts of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Georges is a South Dakota native. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Shaina Jupiter)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Michael Georges, right, a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, instructs a Philippine Marine with 1st Marine Brigade during the final exercise for Archipelagic Coastal Defense Continuum in Barira, Philippines, May 28, 2024. The final exercise consisted of a bilateral company-level element conducting close-quarter combat and patrol-based operations. ACDC is a series of bilateral exchanges and training opportunities between the U.S. Marines and Philippine Marines aimed at bolstering the Philippine Marine Corps’ Coastal Defense strategy while supporting the modernization efforts of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Georges is a South Dakota native. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Shaina Jupiter)

Photo by Sgt. Shaina Jupiter

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13th Marine Expeditionary Unit