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U.S. Marine Capt. Justin Kabilian, a native of Marshfield, Mass., and the civil affairs team leader with III Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks with Florante C. Pascual, municipal mayor of Lal-lo, Philippines, about future humanitarian civic assistance projects for Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 (PHIBLEX) here, Sept 26, 2016. PHIBLEX 33 is an annual U.S.-Philippine military bilateral exercise that combines amphibious landing and live-fire training with humanitarian civic assistance efforts to strengthen interoperability and working relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera Cpl. Allison Lotz/Released)

U.S. Marine Capt. Justin Kabilian, a native of Marshfield, Mass., and the civil affairs team leader with III Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks with Florante C. Pascual, municipal mayor of Lal-lo, Philippines, about future humanitarian civic assistance projects for Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 (PHIBLEX) here, Sept 26, 2016. PHIBLEX 33 is an annual U.S.-Philippine military bilateral exercise that combines amphibious landing and live-fire training with humanitarian civic assistance efforts to strengthen interoperability and working relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera Cpl. Allison Lotz/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Allison Lotz

U.S. Marines with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3d Marine Logistics Group, work with Philippine Navy builders to restore a section of the Palawig Elementary School here during an engineering civic assistance project for Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 (PHIBLEX) Sept 24, 2016. PHIBLEX 33 is an annual U.S.-Philippine military bilateral exercise that combines amphibious landing and live-fire training with humanitarian civic assistance efforts to strengthen interoperability and working relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera Cpl. Allison Lotz/Released)

U.S. Marines with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3d Marine Logistics Group, work with Philippine Navy builders to restore a section of the Palawig Elementary School here during an engineering civic assistance project for Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 (PHIBLEX) Sept 24, 2016. PHIBLEX 33 is an annual U.S.-Philippine military bilateral exercise that combines amphibious landing and live-fire training with humanitarian civic assistance efforts to strengthen interoperability and working relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera Cpl. Allison Lotz/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Allison Lotz

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Allen Tin (left), an engineer with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3d Marine Logistics Group, and U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Peter Tsicouris (second from left), a construction electrician with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5, work alongside Philippine Navy builders to restore a section of the San Vicente Elementary School here during an engineering civic assistance project for Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 (PHIBLEX) Sept 24, 2016. PHIBLEX 33 is an annual U.S.-Philippine military bilateral exercise that combines amphibious landing and live-fire training with humanitarian civic assistance efforts to strengthen interoperability and working relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera Cpl. Allison Lotz/Released)

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Allen Tin (left), an engineer with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3d Marine Logistics Group, and U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Peter Tsicouris (second from left), a construction electrician with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5, work alongside Philippine Navy builders to restore a section of the San Vicente Elementary School here during an engineering civic assistance project for Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 (PHIBLEX) Sept 24, 2016. PHIBLEX 33 is an annual U.S.-Philippine military bilateral exercise that combines amphibious landing and live-fire training with humanitarian civic assistance efforts to strengthen interoperability and working relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera Cpl. Allison Lotz/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Allison Lotz

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Atiim Phillips, from Chesapeake, Va., receives instruction during Modular Amphibious Egress Training on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 21, 2016. The Helo Dunker simulation is designed to teach Marines survival techniques in the event a helicopter lands in water. Phillips serves as the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade communications officer.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Atiim Phillips, from Chesapeake, Va., receives instruction during Modular Amphibious Egress Training on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 21, 2016. The Helo Dunker simulation is designed to teach Marines survival techniques in the event a helicopter lands in water. Phillips serves as the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade communications officer.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean

Elizabeth Blanchford, an employee at USAID's Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) and recent addition to the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, participates in Modular Amphibious Egress Training - also known as the "Helo Dunker" - on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 21, 2016. The Helo Dunker is designed to teach survival techniques in the event a helicopter lands in the water. Blanchford, from Bozeman, Mont., fills a key facilitation role for the MEB during humanitarian aid and disaster relief scenarios. The mission of OFDA is to save lives, alleviate human suffering and reduce the economic and social impact of disasters. Blanchford helps the MEB maximize unique military capabilities which can directly assist in supporting OFDA's mission in times of crisis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Elizabeth Blanchford, an employee at USAID's Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) and recent addition to the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, participates in Modular Amphibious Egress Training - also known as the "Helo Dunker" - on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 21, 2016. The Helo Dunker is designed to teach survival techniques in the event a helicopter lands in the water. Blanchford, from Bozeman, Mont., fills a key facilitation role for the MEB during humanitarian aid and disaster relief scenarios. The mission of OFDA is to save lives, alleviate human suffering and reduce the economic and social impact of disasters. Blanchford helps the MEB maximize unique military capabilities which can directly assist in supporting OFDA's mission in times of crisis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean

Elizabeth Blanchford, an employee at USAID's Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) and recent addition to the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, participates in Modular Amphibious Egress Training - also known as the "Helo Dunker" - on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 21, 2016. The Helo Dunker is designed to teach survival techniques in the event a helicopter lands in the water. Blanchford, from Bozeman, Mont., fills a key facilitation role for the MEB during humanitarian aid and disaster relief scenarios. The mission of OFDA is to save lives, alleviate human suffering and reduce the economic and social impact of disasters. Blanchford helps the MEB maximize unique military capabilities which can directly assist in supporting OFDA's mission in times of crisis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Elizabeth Blanchford, an employee at USAID's Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) and recent addition to the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, participates in Modular Amphibious Egress Training - also known as the "Helo Dunker" - on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 21, 2016. The Helo Dunker is designed to teach survival techniques in the event a helicopter lands in the water. Blanchford, from Bozeman, Mont., fills a key facilitation role for the MEB during humanitarian aid and disaster relief scenarios. The mission of OFDA is to save lives, alleviate human suffering and reduce the economic and social impact of disasters. Blanchford helps the MEB maximize unique military capabilities which can directly assist in supporting OFDA's mission in times of crisis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jesula Jeanlouis

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Atiim Phillips, from Chesapeake, Va.,participates in Modular Amphibious Egress Training on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 21, 2016. The Helo Dunker simulation is designed to teach Marines survival techniques in the event a helicopter lands in water. Phillips serves as the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade communications officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Atiim Phillips, from Chesapeake, Va.,participates in Modular Amphibious Egress Training on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 21, 2016. The Helo Dunker simulation is designed to teach Marines survival techniques in the event a helicopter lands in water. Phillips serves as the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade communications officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jesula Jeanlouis

Elizabeth Blanchford, an employee at USAID's Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) and recent addition to the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, participates in Modular Amphibious Egress Training - also known as the "Helo Dunker" - on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 21, 2016. The Helo Dunker is designed to teach survival techniques in the event a helicopter lands in the water. Blanchford, from Bozeman, Mont., fills a key facilitation role for the MEB during humanitarian aid and disaster relief scenarios. The mission of OFDA is to save lives, alleviate human suffering and reduce the economic and social impact of disasters. Blanchford helps the MEB maximize unique military capabilities which can directly assist in supporting OFDA's mission in times of crisis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Elizabeth Blanchford, an employee at USAID's Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) and recent addition to the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, participates in Modular Amphibious Egress Training - also known as the "Helo Dunker" - on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 21, 2016. The Helo Dunker is designed to teach survival techniques in the event a helicopter lands in the water. Blanchford, from Bozeman, Mont., fills a key facilitation role for the MEB during humanitarian aid and disaster relief scenarios. The mission of OFDA is to save lives, alleviate human suffering and reduce the economic and social impact of disasters. Blanchford helps the MEB maximize unique military capabilities which can directly assist in supporting OFDA's mission in times of crisis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jesula Jeanlouis

U.S. Marines with Golf Battery, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire their M777A2 lightweight 155 mm howitzer at Sanseori, South Korea, as part of Exercise Ssang Yong 16, March 15, 2016. Ssang Yong is a biennial combined amphibious exercise conducted by U.S. forces with the Republic of Korea Navy and Marine Corps, Australian Army and Royal New Zealand Army forces in order to strengthen interoperability and working relationships across a wide range of military operations. The Marines and sailors of the 31st MEU are currently deployed to Korea as part of their spring deployment of the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Ismael Pena/Released)

U.S. Marines with Golf Battery, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire their M777A2 lightweight 155 mm howitzer at Sanseori, South Korea, as part of Exercise Ssang Yong 16, March 15, 2016. Ssang Yong is a biennial combined amphibious exercise conducted by U.S. forces with the Republic of Korea Navy and Marine Corps, Australian Army and Royal New Zealand Army forces in order to strengthen interoperability and working relationships across a wide range of military operations. The Marines and sailors of the 31st MEU are currently deployed to Korea as part of their spring deployment of the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Ismael Pena/Released)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Ismael Pena

A U.S. Marine Corps AAV-P7/A1 Amphibious Assault Vehicle assigned to Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, reaches the shoreline during a combined amphibious assault on Dogu Beach, South Korea, conducted as part of Ssang Yong 16, March 12, 2016. Ssang Yong is a biennial combined amphibious exercise conducted by U.S. forces with the Republic of Korea Navy and Marine Corps, Australian Army and Royal New Zealand Army Forces in order to strengthen interoperability and working relationships across a wide range of military operations. The Marines and Sailors of the 31st MEU are in Korea as part of their spring deployment to the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Ismael Pena/Released)

A U.S. Marine Corps AAV-P7/A1 Amphibious Assault Vehicle assigned to Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, reaches the shoreline during a combined amphibious assault on Dogu Beach, South Korea, conducted as part of Ssang Yong 16, March 12, 2016. Ssang Yong is a biennial combined amphibious exercise conducted by U.S. forces with the Republic of Korea Navy and Marine Corps, Australian Army and Royal New Zealand Army Forces in order to strengthen interoperability and working relationships across a wide range of military operations. The Marines and Sailors of the 31st MEU are in Korea as part of their spring deployment to the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Ismael Pena/Released)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Ismael Pena

A U.S. Marine Corps Amphibious Assault Vehicle assigned to Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit enters the water after conducting an amphibious assault rehearsal during Exercise Ssang Yong 16, Dogu Beach, Pohang, Republic of Korea, March 10, 2016. The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps team is committed to the ROK-U.S. Alliance and conduct exercises regularly to ensure interoperability and maintain strong working relationships to support the sovereignty of the ROK. Ssang Yong familiarizes American armed forces with the Korean Peninsula and builds upon the strong preexisting relationship between the two militaries. The Marines and sailors of the 31st MEU are currently deployed aboard the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group as part of their spring deployment of the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by GySgt Ismael Pena/Released)

A U.S. Marine Corps Amphibious Assault Vehicle assigned to Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit enters the water after conducting an amphibious assault rehearsal during Exercise Ssang Yong 16, Dogu Beach, Pohang, Republic of Korea, March 10, 2016. The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps team is committed to the ROK-U.S. Alliance and conduct exercises regularly to ensure interoperability and maintain strong working relationships to support the sovereignty of the ROK. Ssang Yong familiarizes American armed forces with the Korean Peninsula and builds upon the strong preexisting relationship between the two militaries. The Marines and sailors of the 31st MEU are currently deployed aboard the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group as part of their spring deployment of the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by GySgt Ismael Pena/Released)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Ismael Pena

Cpl. Robert T. Sweeney, a military policeman with Company C, 3d Law Enforcement Battalion, role plays an aggressor during riot control training at Camp Mujuk, South Korea, March 17, 2016. Sweeney, a native of Jefferson, N.J., and his fellow Marines in Company C are participating in Exercise Ssang Yong 16, a biennial combined amphibious exercise conducted by forward-deployed U.S.forces with the Republic of Korea Navy and Marine Corps, Australian Army and Royal New Zealand Army Forces in order to strengthen our interoperability and working relationships across a wide range of military operations - from disaster relief to complex expeditionary operations.

Cpl. Robert T. Sweeney, a military policeman with Company C, 3d Law Enforcement Battalion, role plays an aggressor during riot control training at Camp Mujuk, South Korea, March 17, 2016. Sweeney, a native of Jefferson, N.J., and his fellow Marines in Company C are participating in Exercise Ssang Yong 16, a biennial combined amphibious exercise conducted by forward-deployed U.S.forces with the Republic of Korea Navy and Marine Corps, Australian Army and Royal New Zealand Army Forces in order to strengthen our interoperability and working relationships across a wide range of military operations - from disaster relief to complex expeditionary operations.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jesse Stence

Marines with Company C, 3d Law Enforcement Battalion, demonstrate riot control techniques for Republic of Korea Marines, March 17, 2016, at Camp Mujuk, South Korea. Company C is participating in Ssang Yong 16, a biennial combined amphibious exercise conducted by forward-deployed U.S. forces with the Republic of Korea Navy and Marine Corps, Australian Army and Royal New Zealand Army Forces in order to strengthen our interoperability and working relationships across a wide range of military operations - from disaster relief to complex expeditionary operations.

Marines with Company C, 3d Law Enforcement Battalion, demonstrate riot control techniques for Republic of Korea Marines, March 17, 2016, at Camp Mujuk, South Korea. Company C is participating in Ssang Yong 16, a biennial combined amphibious exercise conducted by forward-deployed U.S. forces with the Republic of Korea Navy and Marine Corps, Australian Army and Royal New Zealand Army Forces in order to strengthen our interoperability and working relationships across a wide range of military operations - from disaster relief to complex expeditionary operations.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jesse Stence

160317-N-IK388-011 EAST SEA (Mar. 17, 2016) – A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) attached to Naval Beach Unit 7 embarks expeditionary transfer dock ship USNS Montford Point (T-ESD1) after departing amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) to conduct a seabasing demonstration in support of Exercise Ssang Yong 2016 (SY16). Bonhomme Richard is the flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group and is participating in SY16, a biennial combined amphibious exercise conducted by forward-deployed forces with the Republic of Korea Navy and Marine Corps, Australian Army and Royal New Zealand Army Forces in order to strengthen interoperability and working relationships across a wide range of military operations from disaster relief to complex expeditionary operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stacy M. Atkins Ricks/Released)

160317-N-IK388-011 EAST SEA (Mar. 17, 2016) – A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) attached to Naval Beach Unit 7 embarks expeditionary transfer dock ship USNS Montford Point (T-ESD1) after departing amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) to conduct a seabasing demonstration in support of Exercise Ssang Yong 2016 (SY16). Bonhomme Richard is the flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group and is participating in SY16, a biennial combined amphibious exercise conducted by forward-deployed forces with the Republic of Korea Navy and Marine Corps, Australian Army and Royal New Zealand Army Forces in order to strengthen interoperability and working relationships across a wide range of military operations from disaster relief to complex expeditionary operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stacy M. Atkins Ricks/Released)

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Stacy Atkins Ricks

A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) attached to Naval Beach Group 7 embarks expeditionary transfer dock ship USNS Montford Point (T-ESD 1) after departing amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) to perform landing drills. Bonhomme Richard is the flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group and is participating in Exercise Ssang Yong 2016, a biennial combined amphibious exercise conducted by forward-deployed forces with the Republic of Korea Navy and Marine Corps, Australian Army and Royal New Zealand Army Forces in order to strengthen interoperability and working relationships across a wide range of military operations from disaster relief to complex expeditionary operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stacy M. Atkins Ricks/Released)

A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) attached to Naval Beach Group 7 embarks expeditionary transfer dock ship USNS Montford Point (T-ESD 1) after departing amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) to perform landing drills. Bonhomme Richard is the flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group and is participating in Exercise Ssang Yong 2016, a biennial combined amphibious exercise conducted by forward-deployed forces with the Republic of Korea Navy and Marine Corps, Australian Army and Royal New Zealand Army Forces in order to strengthen interoperability and working relationships across a wide range of military operations from disaster relief to complex expeditionary operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stacy M. Atkins Ricks/Released)

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Stacy Atkins Ricks

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. John Jansen, the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade Commanding General, speaks to a group of Marines at Pohang City, South Korea, March 18, 2016 during Exercise Ssang Yong 16. Ssang Yong is a biennial military exercise focused on strengthening the amphibious landing capabilities of the Republic of Korea, the U.S., New Zealand and Australia. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Juan C. Bustos/ Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. John Jansen, the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade Commanding General, speaks to a group of Marines at Pohang City, South Korea, March 18, 2016 during Exercise Ssang Yong 16. Ssang Yong is a biennial military exercise focused on strengthening the amphibious landing capabilities of the Republic of Korea, the U.S., New Zealand and Australia. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Juan C. Bustos/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Bustos

U.S. Marines and troops from New Zealand, South Korea and Australia conduct an amphibious assault rehearsal during Exercise Ssang Yong 16 on Doksukri Beach in South Korea, March 11, 2016. Ssang Yong is a biennial military exercise focused on strengthening the amphibious landing capabilities of the participating nations. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Allison Lotz

U.S. Marines and troops from New Zealand, South Korea and Australia conduct an amphibious assault rehearsal during Exercise Ssang Yong 16 on Doksukri Beach in South Korea, March 11, 2016. Ssang Yong is a biennial military exercise focused on strengthening the amphibious landing capabilities of the participating nations. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Allison Lotz

Photo by Cpl. Allison Lotz

Amphibious assault vehicles fire smoke bombs as U.S. Marines and troops from South Korea, New Zealand and Australian conduct amphibious assault training at Doksukri Beach, South Korea, March 12, 2016, during Exercise Ssang Yong 16. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Briauna Birl

Amphibious assault vehicles fire smoke bombs as U.S. Marines and troops from South Korea, New Zealand and Australian conduct amphibious assault training at Doksukri Beach, South Korea, March 12, 2016, during Exercise Ssang Yong 16. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Briauna Birl

Photo by Sgt. Briauna Birl

U.S. Marines with 1st Platoon, Bravo Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3d Marine Logistics Group and Philippine Navy Seabees, repair a Beddeng-Mabangcal Elementary School classroom leading up to Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) 15 in Beddeng-Mabangcal, Zambales, Philippines, Sept. 20, 2014. PHIBLEX improves interoperability between the U.S. and the Philippines to increase readiness and response to natural disasters or other regional contingencies, and to enhance local infrastructure and quality of life. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Lance Cpl. Colby J. Cooper/RELEASED)

U.S. Marines with 1st Platoon, Bravo Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3d Marine Logistics Group and Philippine Navy Seabees, repair a Beddeng-Mabangcal Elementary School classroom leading up to Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) 15 in Beddeng-Mabangcal, Zambales, Philippines, Sept. 20, 2014. PHIBLEX improves interoperability between the U.S. and the Philippines to increase readiness and response to natural disasters or other regional contingencies, and to enhance local infrastructure and quality of life. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Lance Cpl. Colby J. Cooper/RELEASED)

Photo by Cooper

Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 47, assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, embarks the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015 (PHIBLEX15). PHIBLEX15 is an annual bilateral training exercise conducted with the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Germantown is part of the Peleliu Expeditionary Strike Group, commanded by Rear Adm. Hugh Wetherald, and is conducting joint forces exercises in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amanda R. Gray/Released)

Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 47, assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, embarks the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015 (PHIBLEX15). PHIBLEX15 is an annual bilateral training exercise conducted with the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Germantown is part of the Peleliu Expeditionary Strike Group, commanded by Rear Adm. Hugh Wetherald, and is conducting joint forces exercises in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amanda R. Gray/Released)

Photo by Gray

3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade