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    KAMANDAG 8: U.S., Philippine Marines, JGSDF; Small Boat SMEE [Image 11 of 23]

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    KAMANDAG 8: U.S., Philippine Marines, JGSDF; Small Boat SMEE

    LAOAG CITY, PHILIPPINES

    10.16.2024

    Photo by Sgt. Shaina Jupiter 

    Marine Rotational Force - Southeast Asia

    U.S. Marines attached to Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia, Philippine Marines with 4th Marine Brigade, members of the Philippine Bureau of Fire Protection, and service members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, conduct small boat practical application during KAMANDAG 8 at Camp Cape Bojeador, Burgos, Philippines, Oct. 16, 2024. KAMANDAG is an annual Philippine and U.S. Marine Corps-led exercise aimed at enhancing the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ defense and humanitarian capabilities by providing valuable training in combined operations with foreign militaries in the advancement of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. This year marks the eighth iteration of this exercise and includes participants from the French Armed Forces, Royal Thai Marine Corps, and Indonesian Marine Corps; including continued participation from the Australian Defense Force, British Armed Forces, JGSDF, and Republic of Korea Marine Corps. MRF-SEA is a rotational unit derived from elements of I Marine Expeditionary Force executing a U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific operational model that involves training events and exchanges with partner military subject matter experts, promotes security goals with Allied and partner nations, and ensures a persistent I MEF presence west of the International Date Line. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Shaina Jupiter)

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    Date Taken: 10.16.2024
    Date Posted: 10.17.2024 12:30
    Photo ID: 8702437
    VIRIN: 241016-M-DC769-2034
    Resolution: 5472x3648
    Size: 8.13 MB
    Location: LAOAG CITY, PH

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