Marines attached to the 31st MEU and Soldiers from the JGSDF work together to secure an AAV [Image 13 of 13]

U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

10.09.2018

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua Mortensen 

3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade   

181009-N-XK398-1123 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 09, 2018) Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade (ARDB) and Marines, attached to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), secure an AAV-P7/A1 assault amphibious vehicle to the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) after completing humanitarian training and disaster relief training as part of an 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: 10.09.2018
• Date Posted: 10.10.2018 06:43
• Photo ID: 4804857
• VIRIN: 181009-N-XK398-1123
• Resolution: 5196x3712
• Size: 674.12 KB
• Location: U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY