U.S. Marine Corps Col. Thomas M. Siverts, commanding officer for Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia, I Marine Expeditionary Force, gives remarks during the KAMANDAG 7 closing ceremony on Fort Bonifacio, Manila, Philippines, Nov. 17, 2023. KAMANDAG is an annual Philippine Marine Corps and U.S. Marine Corps-led exercise aimed at improving bilateral readiness 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 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 Sgt. Shaina Jupiter)
Date Taken: | 11.17.2023 |
Date Posted: | 11.21.2023 01:58 |
Photo ID: | 8132952 |
VIRIN: | 231117-M-DC769-1090 |
Resolution: | 7823x5218 |
Size: | 1.78 MB |
Location: | FORT BONIFACIO, PH |
Web Views: | 35 |
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