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Australian Army Maj. Rhys Davies, an AH-1Z Viper pilot assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, poses for a photo aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) while underway in the Pacific Ocean Nov. 21, 2024. Davies recently deployed as part of the 15th MEU’s aviation combat element through the Marine Corps Personnel Exchange Program. In the Australian Army, Davies flew the Tiger Armed Reconnaissance helicopter with 16th Aviation Brigade, 1st Aviation Regiment, and learned to pilot the AH-1Z Viper aircraft upon attaching to VMM-165 (Rein.). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Luis Agostini)

Australian Army Maj. Rhys Davies, an AH-1Z Viper pilot assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, poses for a photo aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) while underway in the Pacific Ocean Nov. 21, 2024. Davies recently deployed as part of the 15th MEU’s aviation combat element through the Marine Corps Personnel Exchange Program. In the Australian Army, Davies flew the Tiger Armed Reconnaissance helicopter with 16th Aviation Brigade, 1st Aviation Regiment, and learned to pilot the AH-1Z Viper aircraft upon attaching to VMM-165 (Rein.). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Luis Agostini)

Photo by Cpl. Luis Agostini

Australian Army Maj. Jack Jones, the assistant logistics officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, poses for a photo aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) while underway in the Pacific Ocean Nov. 21, 2024. Jones recently deployed with the 15th MEU to the Indo-Pacific region as part of the Marine Corps Personnel Exchange Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Luis Agostini)

Australian Army Maj. Jack Jones, the assistant logistics officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, poses for a photo aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) while underway in the Pacific Ocean Nov. 21, 2024. Jones recently deployed with the 15th MEU to the Indo-Pacific region as part of the Marine Corps Personnel Exchange Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Luis Agostini)

Photo by Cpl. Luis Agostini

Australian Army Maj. George Lynn, the assistant operations officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, poses for a photo aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) while underway in the Pacific Ocean Nov. 21, 2024. Lynn recently deployed with the 15th MEU to the Indo-Pacific region as part of the Marine Corps Personnel Exchange Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Luis Agostini)

Australian Army Maj. George Lynn, the assistant operations officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, poses for a photo aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) while underway in the Pacific Ocean Nov. 21, 2024. Lynn recently deployed with the 15th MEU to the Indo-Pacific region as part of the Marine Corps Personnel Exchange Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Luis Agostini)

Photo by Cpl. Luis Agostini

Australian Army Maj. Rhys Davies, an AH-1Z Viper pilot assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, poses for a photo aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) while underway in the Pacific Ocean Nov. 21, 2024. Davies recently deployed as part of the 15th MEU’s aviation combat element through the Marine Corps Personnel Exchange Program. In the Australian Army, Davies flew the Tiger Armed Reconnaissance helicopter with 16th Aviation Brigade, 1st Aviation Regiment, and learned to pilot the AH-1Z Viper aircraft upon attaching to VMM-165 (Rein.). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Donald Holbert)

Australian Army Maj. Rhys Davies, an AH-1Z Viper pilot assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, poses for a photo aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) while underway in the Pacific Ocean Nov. 21, 2024. Davies recently deployed as part of the 15th MEU’s aviation combat element through the Marine Corps Personnel Exchange Program. In the Australian Army, Davies flew the Tiger Armed Reconnaissance helicopter with 16th Aviation Brigade, 1st Aviation Regiment, and learned to pilot the AH-1Z Viper aircraft upon attaching to VMM-165 (Rein.). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Donald Holbert)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Donald Holbert

Australian Army Maj. Jack Jones, the assistant logistics officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, speaks to U.S. Marines assigned to the 15th MEU aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) while underway in the Pacific Ocean Nov. 21, 2024. Jones recently deployed with the 15th MEU to the Indo-Pacific region as part of the Marine Corps Personnel Exchange Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Donald Holbert)

Australian Army Maj. Jack Jones, the assistant logistics officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, speaks to U.S. Marines assigned to the 15th MEU aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) while underway in the Pacific Ocean Nov. 21, 2024. Jones recently deployed with the 15th MEU to the Indo-Pacific region as part of the Marine Corps Personnel Exchange Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Donald Holbert)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Donald Holbert

Australian Army Maj. Rhys Davies, center, an AH-1Z Viper pilot assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, poses for a photo with VMM-165 (Rein.) Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) while underway in the Pacific Ocean Nov. 21, 2024. Davies recently deployed as part of the 15th MEU’s aviation combat element through the Marine Corps Personnel Exchange Program. In the Australian Army, Davies flew the Tiger Armed Reconnaissance helicopter with 16th Aviation Brigade, 1st Aviation Regiment, and learned to pilot the AH-1Z Viper aircraft upon attaching to VMM-165 (Rein.). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Luis Agostini)

Australian Army Maj. Rhys Davies, center, an AH-1Z Viper pilot assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, poses for a photo with VMM-165 (Rein.) Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) while underway in the Pacific Ocean Nov. 21, 2024. Davies recently deployed as part of the 15th MEU’s aviation combat element through the Marine Corps Personnel Exchange Program. In the Australian Army, Davies flew the Tiger Armed Reconnaissance helicopter with 16th Aviation Brigade, 1st Aviation Regiment, and learned to pilot the AH-1Z Viper aircraft upon attaching to VMM-165 (Rein.). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Luis Agostini)

Photo by Cpl. Luis Agostini

From left to right, Australian Army Maj. Jack Jones, the assistant logistics officer assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit; Maj. Rhys Davies, an AH-1Z Viper pilot assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th MEU; and Maj. George Lynn, the assistant operations officer assigned to the 15th MEU, pose for a photo aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) while underway in the Pacific Ocean Nov. 21, 2024. Jones, Davies, and Lynn served as foreign exchange officers with the 15th MEU through the Marine Corps Personnel Exchange Program, and recently completed a deployment with the 15th MEU to the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Luis Agostini)

From left to right, Australian Army Maj. Jack Jones, the assistant logistics officer assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit; Maj. Rhys Davies, an AH-1Z Viper pilot assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th MEU; and Maj. George Lynn, the assistant operations officer assigned to the 15th MEU, pose for a photo aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) while underway in the Pacific Ocean Nov. 21, 2024. Jones, Davies, and Lynn served as foreign exchange officers with the 15th MEU through the Marine Corps Personnel Exchange Program, and recently completed a deployment with the 15th MEU to the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Luis Agostini)

Photo by Cpl. Luis Agostini

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dynan, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and a native of Massachusetts, cuts the ceremonial birthday cake during a ceremony aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean Nov. 10, 2024. The cake cutting ceremony was held on the second day of the 15th MEU’s 249th Marine Corps birthday celebrations as Boxer transited past the international dateline. Elements of the 15th MEU are currently embarked aboard Boxer and are conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Amelia Kang)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dynan, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and a native of Massachusetts, cuts the ceremonial birthday cake during a ceremony aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean Nov. 10, 2024. The cake cutting ceremony was held on the second day of the 15th MEU’s 249th Marine Corps birthday celebrations as Boxer transited past the international dateline. Elements of the 15th MEU are currently embarked aboard Boxer and are conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Amelia Kang)

Photo by Sgt. Amelia Kang

U.S. Navy Lt. Fredy Villamil, right, the command chaplain assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a native of California, serves food to Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Marianne Greene, also assigned to VMM-165 (Rein.), 15th MEU, during a steel beach event aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean Nov. 10, 2024. The steel beach was held on the second day of the 15th MEU’s 249th Marine Corps birthday celebrations as Boxer transited past the international dateline. Elements of the 15th MEU are currently embarked aboard Boxer and are conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Amelia Kang)

U.S. Navy Lt. Fredy Villamil, right, the command chaplain assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a native of California, serves food to Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Marianne Greene, also assigned to VMM-165 (Rein.), 15th MEU, during a steel beach event aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean Nov. 10, 2024. The steel beach was held on the second day of the 15th MEU’s 249th Marine Corps birthday celebrations as Boxer transited past the international dateline. Elements of the 15th MEU are currently embarked aboard Boxer and are conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Amelia Kang)

Photo by Sgt. Amelia Kang

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Joseph Morelli, the communications maintenance chief and force fitness instructor assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a native of Wyoming, explains the order of exercises to Marines during a physical training competition aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean Nov. 10, 2024. The PT competition was held on the second day of the 15th MEU’s 249th Marine Corps birthday celebrations as Boxer transited past the international dateline. Elements of the 15th MEU are currently embarked aboard Boxer and are conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Joseph Morelli, the communications maintenance chief and force fitness instructor assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a native of Wyoming, explains the order of exercises to Marines during a physical training competition aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean Nov. 10, 2024. The PT competition was held on the second day of the 15th MEU’s 249th Marine Corps birthday celebrations as Boxer transited past the international dateline. Elements of the 15th MEU are currently embarked aboard Boxer and are conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms)

Photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 225, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducts a panel check during an air power demonstration aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean Nov. 10, 2024. The demonstration was held to celebrate the 249th Marine Corps birthday. Elements of the 15th MEU are currently embarked aboard Boxer and are conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Luis Agostini)

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 225, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducts a panel check during an air power demonstration aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean Nov. 10, 2024. The demonstration was held to celebrate the 249th Marine Corps birthday. Elements of the 15th MEU are currently embarked aboard Boxer and are conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Luis Agostini)

Photo by Cpl. Luis Agostini

U.S. Navy Capt. Tate Robinson, left, Commodore of Amphibious Squadron 5 and the oldest Marine present during the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit cake cutting ceremony, speaks to the youngest Marine, U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Carson Pash, a machine gun team leader assigned to Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean Nov. 10 2024. Before commissioning in the Navy, Robinson enlisted in the Marine Corps as a rifleman in 1991. The cake cutting ceremony was held on the second day of the 15th MEU’s 249th Marine Corps birthday celebrations as Boxer transited past the international dateline. Elements of the 15th MEU are currently embarked aboard Boxer and are conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Amelia Kang)

U.S. Navy Capt. Tate Robinson, left, Commodore of Amphibious Squadron 5 and the oldest Marine present during the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit cake cutting ceremony, speaks to the youngest Marine, U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Carson Pash, a machine gun team leader assigned to Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean Nov. 10 2024. Before commissioning in the Navy, Robinson enlisted in the Marine Corps as a rifleman in 1991. The cake cutting ceremony was held on the second day of the 15th MEU’s 249th Marine Corps birthday celebrations as Boxer transited past the international dateline. Elements of the 15th MEU are currently embarked aboard Boxer and are conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Amelia Kang)

Photo by Sgt. Amelia Kang

A Philippine Marine assigned to Force Reconnaissance Group prepares to enter a concealed fighting position during a live-fire coastal defense as part of exercise KAMANDAG 8 at Apurawan Beach, Palawan Province, Philippines, Oct. 22, 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Luis Agostini)

A Philippine Marine assigned to Force Reconnaissance Group prepares to enter a concealed fighting position during a live-fire coastal defense as part of exercise KAMANDAG 8 at Apurawan Beach, Palawan Province, Philippines, Oct. 22, 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Luis Agostini)

Photo by Cpl. Luis Agostini

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jaden Trevino, an antitank missile gunner assigned to Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a native of Texas, prepares to fire a M41A7 saber system during a live-fire coastal defense as part of exercise KAMANDAG 8 at Apurawan Beach, Palawan Province, Philippines, Oct. 22, 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Luis Agostini)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jaden Trevino, an antitank missile gunner assigned to Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a native of Texas, prepares to fire a M41A7 saber system during a live-fire coastal defense as part of exercise KAMANDAG 8 at Apurawan Beach, Palawan Province, Philippines, Oct. 22, 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Luis Agostini)

Photo by Cpl. Luis Agostini

Low altitude air defense Marines assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire an FIM-92 Stinger during a live-fire coastal defense as part of exercise KAMANDAG 8 at Apurawan Beach, Palawan Province, Philippines, Oct. 22, 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Amelia Kang)

Low altitude air defense Marines assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire an FIM-92 Stinger during a live-fire coastal defense as part of exercise KAMANDAG 8 at Apurawan Beach, Palawan Province, Philippines, Oct. 22, 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Amelia Kang)

Photo by Sgt. Amelia Kang

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brandon Fix, left, and Lance Cpl. Nathan Grier, both machine gunners assigned to Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, dig a defensive position at a simulated costal defense site during exercise KAMANDAG 8 at Apurawan Beach, Palawan Province, Philippines, Oct. 20, 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Amelia Kang)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brandon Fix, left, and Lance Cpl. Nathan Grier, both machine gunners assigned to Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, dig a defensive position at a simulated costal defense site during exercise KAMANDAG 8 at Apurawan Beach, Palawan Province, Philippines, Oct. 20, 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Amelia Kang)

Photo by Sgt. Amelia Kang

U.S. Marines assigned to Charlie Battery, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a convoy with 7-ton trucks and M777 towed 155 mm howitzers during exercise KAMANDAG 8 in Palawan Province, Philippines, Oct. 20, 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Luis Agostini)

U.S. Marines assigned to Charlie Battery, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a convoy with 7-ton trucks and M777 towed 155 mm howitzers during exercise KAMANDAG 8 in Palawan Province, Philippines, Oct. 20, 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Luis Agostini)

Photo by Cpl. Luis Agostini

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 225, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provides close air support during a live-fire coastal defense as part of exercise KAMANDAG 8 at Apurawan Beach, Palawan Province, Philippines, Oct. 22, 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Luis Agostini)

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 225, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provides close air support during a live-fire coastal defense as part of exercise KAMANDAG 8 at Apurawan Beach, Palawan Province, Philippines, Oct. 22, 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Luis Agostini)

Photo by Cpl. Luis Agostini

[240626-N-HV010-1011] Amphibious Combat Vehicles attached to Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct amphibious operations with the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) at White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, Japan, June 26, 2024. Harpers Ferry and embarked elements of the 15th MEU are conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sang Kim)

[240626-N-HV010-1011] Amphibious Combat Vehicles attached to Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct amphibious operations with the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) at White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, Japan, June 26, 2024. Harpers Ferry and embarked elements of the 15th MEU are conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sang Kim)

Photo by MC2 Sang Kim

UH-1Y Venoms and AH-1Z Vipers attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, are staged in the hangar bay of the expeditionary sea base USS Miguel Keith (ESB 5) in the Philippine Sea Sept. 23, 2024. Elements of the 15th MEU are embarked aboard Miguel Keith conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Luis Agostini)

UH-1Y Venoms and AH-1Z Vipers attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, are staged in the hangar bay of the expeditionary sea base USS Miguel Keith (ESB 5) in the Philippine Sea Sept. 23, 2024. Elements of the 15th MEU are embarked aboard Miguel Keith conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Luis Agostini)

Photo by Cpl. Luis Agostini

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