181005-N-XK398-1197 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 amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) after conducting AAV-P7/A1 assault amphibious vehicle operations as part of a training exercise for KAMANDAG 2. KAMANDAG 2 is a military training exercise led by Philippines between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military, along with participants from the Japan Self-Defense Force featuring military-to-military exchanges through various training events, capabilities development training, and humanitarian and civic assistance projects. KAMANDAG is an acronym for the Filipino phrase “Kaagapay Ng Mga Mandirigma Ng Dagat,” which translates to “Cooperation of Warriors of the Sea,” highlighting the partnership between the Philippine and United States Militaries. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Mortensen)
Date Taken: | 10.05.2018 |
Date Posted: | 10.07.2018 00:14 |
Photo ID: | 4798829 |
VIRIN: | 181005-N-XK398-1197 |
Resolution: | 5520x3680 |
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Location: | PHILIPPINE SEA |
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