Philippine Marines conduct littoral live-fire exercise

A U.S. Marine Corps Amphibious Combat Vehicle with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, disembarks from Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), during Quarterly Underway Amphibious Readiness Training 26.2, off the coast of California, Jan. 23, 2026.

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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)

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Jun 17, 2024

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)

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