Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, Keiichi Nakajima, training officer, Ground Component Command Headquarters, speaks with Philippine Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Antonio Mangoroban Jr., commander, 3rd Marine Brigade and U.S. Marine Corps Col. Thomas Siverts, left, commanding officer, Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia, I Marine Expeditionary Force, at a meet and greet during KAMANDAG 7 at Marine Base Rodolfo Punsalang in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines, Nov. 4, 2023. KAMANDAG is an annual Philippine Marine Corps and U.S. Marine Corps-led exercise aimed at improving readiness, relationships, and mutual capabilities in the advancement of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. This year marks the seventh iteration of this exercise and includes participants from Japan, the Republic of Korea, and observers from the United Kingdom. MRF-SEA is a Marine Corps Forces Pacific operational model that involves planned 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 Gunnery Sgt. Alexandria Blanche)
Date Taken: | 11.12.2023 |
Date Posted: | 11.19.2023 07:56 |
Photo ID: | 8126136 |
VIRIN: | 231112-M-QS647-1319 |
Resolution: | 4112x2741 |
Size: | 6.84 MB |
Location: | PUERTO PRINCESA, PH |
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