U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Cesar Chaconcastaneda, an administrative specialist, Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia, I Marine Expeditionary Force, participates in stick fighting training during KAMANDAG 7 on Marine Base Rodolfo Punsalang in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines, Nov. 12, 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 07:54 |
Photo ID: | 8126152 |
VIRIN: | 231112-M-QS647-1144 |
Resolution: | 3648x5472 |
Size: | 8.39 MB |
Location: | PUERTO PRINCESA, PH |
Web Views: | 33 |
Downloads: | 1 |
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