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U.S. Marine with Golf Company, 2d Battalion, 3rd Marines, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit provides cover for amphibious assault vehicle during rehearsal of landing and amphibious recon for Ssang Yong 14 at Dokseok-ri in Pohang, Republic of Korea March 29, 2014. Exercise Ssang Yong is conducted annually in the Republic of Korea (ROK) to enhance interoperability between U.S. and ROK forces by performing a full spectrum of amphibious operations while showcasing sea-based power projection in the Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Sara A. Medina, III MEF Combat Camera/Released)

U.S. Marine with Golf Company, 2d Battalion, 3rd Marines, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit provides cover for amphibious assault vehicle during rehearsal of landing and amphibious recon for Ssang Yong 14 at Dokseok-ri in Pohang, Republic of Korea March 29, 2014. Exercise Ssang Yong is conducted annually in the Republic of Korea (ROK) to enhance interoperability between U.S. and ROK forces by performing a full spectrum of amphibious operations while showcasing sea-based power projection in the Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Sara A. Medina, III MEF Combat Camera/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Sara A. Medina

Republic of Korea Marines with 7th Marine Regiment participate in a mock amphibious landing during exercise Ssang Yong 2014 on March 29, 2014. Exercise Ssang Yong is conducted annually in the Republic of Korea (ROK) to enhance the interoperability of U.S. and ROK forces by performing a full spectrum of amphibious operations while showcasing sea-based power projection in the Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Master Sgt. Michael Schellenbach/Released)

Republic of Korea Marines with 7th Marine Regiment participate in a mock amphibious landing during exercise Ssang Yong 2014 on March 29, 2014. Exercise Ssang Yong is conducted annually in the Republic of Korea (ROK) to enhance the interoperability of U.S. and ROK forces by performing a full spectrum of amphibious operations while showcasing sea-based power projection in the Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Master Sgt. Michael Schellenbach/Released)

Photo by Master Sgt. Michael Schellenbach

Marine Brig. Gen. Paul Kennedy, deputy commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force and commanding general of 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade in Okinawa, Japan, offers condolences to Patricia Blaz Borja, the sister of retired Marine Brig. Gen. Vincente “Ben” T. Blaz, during a service Jan. 18 to honor Blaz, who died Jan. 8 at the age of 85. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. John Raufmann)

Marine Brig. Gen. Paul Kennedy, deputy commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force and commanding general of 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade in Okinawa, Japan, offers condolences to Patricia Blaz Borja, the sister of retired Marine Brig. Gen. Vincente “Ben” T. Blaz, during a service Jan. 18 to honor Blaz, who died Jan. 8 at the age of 85. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. John Raufmann)

Photo by Sgt John Raufmann

Brig. Gen. Paul Kennedy, center, Philippine Navy Capt. Roy V. Trinidad, left, and Philippine Army Col. Emmanuel Cacdac conduct a media interview Nov. 24 at Tacloban airport. The military officers discussed transition to long-term recovery operations after successful Government of the Philippines-led emergency relief efforts. U.S. forces are beginning to redeploy due to decreasing requirements for U.S. military capabilities. Kennedy is the commanding general of 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, currently in support of Joint Task Force 505. Trinidad is the task-group airport commander with Joint Headquarters Staff Operations. Cacdac is the deputy task force commander, Yolanda.

Brig. Gen. Paul Kennedy, center, Philippine Navy Capt. Roy V. Trinidad, left, and Philippine Army Col. Emmanuel Cacdac conduct a media interview Nov. 24 at Tacloban airport. The military officers discussed transition to long-term recovery operations after successful Government of the Philippines-led emergency relief efforts. U.S. forces are beginning to redeploy due to decreasing requirements for U.S. military capabilities. Kennedy is the commanding general of 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, currently in support of Joint Task Force 505. Trinidad is the task-group airport commander with Joint Headquarters Staff Operations. Cacdac is the deputy task force commander, Yolanda.

Photo by Cpl. Brandon Suhr

A fork lift is used to unload a KC-130J Super Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 (VMGR-152), Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, in support of Joint Task Force 505, on Villamor Airbase, Philippines, Nov. 24, 2013. U.S. Marines with VMGR-152, flew from Tacloban to Villamor Airbase carrying supplies and personal in support of Operation Damayan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jeraco Jenkins/Released)

A fork lift is used to unload a KC-130J Super Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 (VMGR-152), Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, in support of Joint Task Force 505, on Villamor Airbase, Philippines, Nov. 24, 2013. U.S. Marines with VMGR-152, flew from Tacloban to Villamor Airbase carrying supplies and personal in support of Operation Damayan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jeraco Jenkins/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl Jeraco Jade Jenkins

U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. James Van Sickel assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 4 (CLB 4) gives water to Palo residents affected by Typhoon Haiyan during a water distribution operation. CLB 4 is part of Joint Task Force 505 in support of Operation Damayan.

U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. James Van Sickel assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 4 (CLB 4) gives water to Palo residents affected by Typhoon Haiyan during a water distribution operation. CLB 4 is part of Joint Task Force 505 in support of Operation Damayan.

Photo by MC3 (DV) Jonah Z. Stepanik

U.S. Marine Capt. Joseph White, left, of Barstow, Calif., the deputy logistics officer of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and Philippine Army PFC Vic D. Victorlano carry U.S. Agency for International Development relief supplies from an MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, Nov. 18. A bilateral assessment team landed to deliver relief and determine needs in remote areas in and near Leyte to assess the needs of people isolated by Typhoon Haiyan. U.S. military assets have delivered relief supplies provided by the U.S. Agency for International Development since the start of Operation Damayan, in support of the Government of the Philippines in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan.

U.S. Marine Capt. Joseph White, left, of Barstow, Calif., the deputy logistics officer of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and Philippine Army PFC Vic D. Victorlano carry U.S. Agency for International Development relief supplies from an MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, Nov. 18. A bilateral assessment team landed to deliver relief and determine needs in remote areas in and near Leyte to assess the needs of people isolated by Typhoon Haiyan. U.S. military assets have delivered relief supplies provided by the U.S. Agency for International Development since the start of Operation Damayan, in support of the Government of the Philippines in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan.

Photo by Capt. Caleb Eames

Survivors of Typhoon Haiyan prepare to board Australian and U.S. C-130 Super Hercules aircraft, Nov. 18, as part of Operation Damayan. The U.S. aircraft are assigned to 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, part of Joint Task Force-505, operating in support of the Government of the Philippines, in coordination with the U.S. Agency for International Development.

Survivors of Typhoon Haiyan prepare to board Australian and U.S. C-130 Super Hercules aircraft, Nov. 18, as part of Operation Damayan. The U.S. aircraft are assigned to 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, part of Joint Task Force-505, operating in support of the Government of the Philippines, in coordination with the U.S. Agency for International Development.

Photo by Capt. Caleb Eames

Philippine citizens offload relief supplies from a MV-22B Osprey during Operation Damayan, Homonhon, Republic of The Philippines, Nov. 18. The 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade is assisting the Philippine government's ongoing relief efforts in response to the aftermath Typhoon Haiyan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb Hoover/Released)

Philippine citizens offload relief supplies from a MV-22B Osprey during Operation Damayan, Homonhon, Republic of The Philippines, Nov. 18. The 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade is assisting the Philippine government's ongoing relief efforts in response to the aftermath Typhoon Haiyan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb Hoover/Released)

Photo by USMC

LEYTE, Republic of the Philippines— An MV-22B Osprey prepares to land on Tacloban Air Base, Nov. 16 during Operation Damayan. The Osprey provides a unique capability in this type of operation due to its vertical takeoff and landing capabilities and its ability to convert quickly to fixed wing configuration, giving it increased speed and range. The Osprey, with 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade’s aviation combat element, III Marine Expeditionary Force, is supporting the government of the Philippines in providing relief supplies and airlift capability for citizens affected by Typhoon Haiyan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jose D. Lujano/Released)

LEYTE, Republic of the Philippines— An MV-22B Osprey prepares to land on Tacloban Air Base, Nov. 16 during Operation Damayan. The Osprey provides a unique capability in this type of operation due to its vertical takeoff and landing capabilities and its ability to convert quickly to fixed wing configuration, giving it increased speed and range. The Osprey, with 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade’s aviation combat element, III Marine Expeditionary Force, is supporting the government of the Philippines in providing relief supplies and airlift capability for citizens affected by Typhoon Haiyan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jose D. Lujano/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jose D. Lujano

U.S. Marine Capt. Joseph White, left, of Barstow, Calif., the deputy logistics officer of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and Philippine Army PFC Vic D. Victorlano carry U.S. Agency for International Development relief supplies from an MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, Nov. 18. A bilateral assessment team landed to deliver relief and determine needs in remote areas in and near Leyte to assess the needs of people isolated by Typhoon Haiyan. U.S. military assets have delivered relief supplies provided by the U.S. Agency for International Development since the start of Operation Damayan, in support of the Government of the Philippines in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan.

U.S. Marine Capt. Joseph White, left, of Barstow, Calif., the deputy logistics officer of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and Philippine Army PFC Vic D. Victorlano carry U.S. Agency for International Development relief supplies from an MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, Nov. 18. A bilateral assessment team landed to deliver relief and determine needs in remote areas in and near Leyte to assess the needs of people isolated by Typhoon Haiyan. U.S. military assets have delivered relief supplies provided by the U.S. Agency for International Development since the start of Operation Damayan, in support of the Government of the Philippines in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan.

Photo by Capt. Caleb Eames

U.S. Marine Cpl. Stephen Jarrell, of Toledo, Ohio, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, observes a destroyed village from a MV-22B Osprey aircraft as a bilateral assessment team lands to deliver relief and determine needs, Nov. 18. The team traveled to remote areas in and near Leyte using an MV-22B tiltrotor Osprey aircraft to assess the needs of people isolated by Typhoon Haiyan. U.S. military assets have delivered relief supplies provided by the U.S. Agency for International Development since the start of Operation Damayan, in support of the Government of the Philippines in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan.

U.S. Marine Cpl. Stephen Jarrell, of Toledo, Ohio, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, observes a destroyed village from a MV-22B Osprey aircraft as a bilateral assessment team lands to deliver relief and determine needs, Nov. 18. The team traveled to remote areas in and near Leyte using an MV-22B tiltrotor Osprey aircraft to assess the needs of people isolated by Typhoon Haiyan. U.S. military assets have delivered relief supplies provided by the U.S. Agency for International Development since the start of Operation Damayan, in support of the Government of the Philippines in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan.

Photo by Capt. Caleb Eames

Marines and U.S. Army Soldiers load supplies onto an MV-22 Osprey assigned to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, in support of Operation Damayan. The George Washington Strike Group supports the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade to assist the Philippine government in response to the aftermath of Super Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda in the Republic of the Philippines.

Marines and U.S. Army Soldiers load supplies onto an MV-22 Osprey assigned to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, in support of Operation Damayan. The George Washington Strike Group supports the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade to assist the Philippine government in response to the aftermath of Super Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda in the Republic of the Philippines.

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ricardo R. Guzman

MV-22 Ospreys assigned to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, take on supplies to provide aid during "Operation Damayan." The George Washington Strike Group supports the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade to assist the Philippine government in response to the aftermath of Super Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda in the Republic of the Philippines.

MV-22 Ospreys assigned to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, take on supplies to provide aid during "Operation Damayan." The George Washington Strike Group supports the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade to assist the Philippine government in response to the aftermath of Super Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda in the Republic of the Philippines.

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ricardo R. Guzman

Lance Cpl. John Robertson, right, a landing support specialist with the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, and members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) assist a civilian displaced by Typhoon Haiyan as part of Operation Damayan at Villamor Air Base, Nov. 14. Typhoon Haiyan has impacted more than 4.2 million people across 36 provinces in the Philippines according to the government's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anne K. Henry/RELEASED)

Lance Cpl. John Robertson, right, a landing support specialist with the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, and members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) assist a civilian displaced by Typhoon Haiyan as part of Operation Damayan at Villamor Air Base, Nov. 14. Typhoon Haiyan has impacted more than 4.2 million people across 36 provinces in the Philippines according to the government's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anne K. Henry/RELEASED)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Anne Henry

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Xavier L. Cannon and members of the Philippine Armed Forces help civilians displaced by Typhoon Haiyan disembark a C-130 aircraft Nov. 13 at Villamor Air Base as part of Operation Damayan. The U.S. and Philippine Armed Forces have transported more than 107,000 pounds of relief supplies, 140 relief and aid workers, and more than 160 displaced personnel. The militaries of the two nations have partnered and trained together for decades, which prepare both forces for the challenges associated with extreme circumstances. Approximately 300 personnel from 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade have deployed in support of the relief efforts being orchestrated by the Government of the Philippines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anne K. Henry/RELEASED)

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Xavier L. Cannon and members of the Philippine Armed Forces help civilians displaced by Typhoon Haiyan disembark a C-130 aircraft Nov. 13 at Villamor Air Base as part of Operation Damayan. The U.S. and Philippine Armed Forces have transported more than 107,000 pounds of relief supplies, 140 relief and aid workers, and more than 160 displaced personnel. The militaries of the two nations have partnered and trained together for decades, which prepare both forces for the challenges associated with extreme circumstances. Approximately 300 personnel from 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade have deployed in support of the relief efforts being orchestrated by the Government of the Philippines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anne K. Henry/RELEASED)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Anne Henry

Approximately 80 U.S. Marines from the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade arrive at Villamor Air Base, on two KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft Nov. 10. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific is working with the Philippine government to rapidly deliver humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. The KC-130J aircraft are with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Capt. Joshua Diddams/Released)

Approximately 80 U.S. Marines from the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade arrive at Villamor Air Base, on two KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft Nov. 10. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific is working with the Philippine government to rapidly deliver humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. The KC-130J aircraft are with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Capt. Joshua Diddams/Released)

Photo by Capt. Joshua Diddams

1st Lt. Josiah Stephen, an intelligence officer with Marine Aerial Refueling Transport Squadron 152, currently assigned to 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade, and a native of Valdosta, Ga., helps offload a Filipino civilian out of a U.S. Marine C-130 Hercules aircraft at Villamor Air Base, Nov. 12. Marines and sailors with 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade are supporting the Philippine Armed Forces in providing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to affected areas throughout the Republic of the Philippines following Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Codey Underwood)

1st Lt. Josiah Stephen, an intelligence officer with Marine Aerial Refueling Transport Squadron 152, currently assigned to 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade, and a native of Valdosta, Ga., helps offload a Filipino civilian out of a U.S. Marine C-130 Hercules aircraft at Villamor Air Base, Nov. 12. Marines and sailors with 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade are supporting the Philippine Armed Forces in providing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to affected areas throughout the Republic of the Philippines following Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Codey Underwood)

Photo by Cpl. Codey Underwood

Four MV-22B Ospreys depart Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 12 to support U.S. government humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations in the Philippines, officially named Operation Damayan, meaning “help in time of need” in Tagalog. To date, there are approximately 250 U.S. personnel, led by 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, III Marine Expeditionary Force, in support of Operation Damayan. The MV-22s and KC-130s have delivered 129,000 pounds of relief supplies – food, water and other emergency supplies – provided by the Philippine government and the U.S. Agency for International Development. The aircraft have also transported more than 160 displaced people from the Tacloban area and more than 140 relief and aid workers around the Philippines. This deployment will make eight Ospreys assigned to support relief efforts in the Philippines. The Ospreys are with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III MEF.

Four MV-22B Ospreys depart Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 12 to support U.S. government humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations in the Philippines, officially named Operation Damayan, meaning “help in time of need” in Tagalog. To date, there are approximately 250 U.S. personnel, led by 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, III Marine Expeditionary Force, in support of Operation Damayan. The MV-22s and KC-130s have delivered 129,000 pounds of relief supplies – food, water and other emergency supplies – provided by the Philippine government and the U.S. Agency for International Development. The aircraft have also transported more than 160 displaced people from the Tacloban area and more than 140 relief and aid workers around the Philippines. This deployment will make eight Ospreys assigned to support relief efforts in the Philippines. The Ospreys are with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III MEF.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Diamond Peden

Republic of Korea Marine Corps assault amphibious vehicles advance past a smoke screen as their crews execute an amphibious landing at Doksuk-ri Beach April 26 in the Republic of Korea during Exercise Ssang Yong 13. Ssang Yong, which means “twin dragons” in Korean, is an annual bilateral training exercise in the ROK designed to strengthen combat readiness and interoperability of U.S. and ROK forces. The landing was the culminating event of the annual exercise. The ROK Marines are with 1st ROK Marine Division. Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose D. Lujano

Republic of Korea Marine Corps assault amphibious vehicles advance past a smoke screen as their crews execute an amphibious landing at Doksuk-ri Beach April 26 in the Republic of Korea during Exercise Ssang Yong 13. Ssang Yong, which means “twin dragons” in Korean, is an annual bilateral training exercise in the ROK designed to strengthen combat readiness and interoperability of U.S. and ROK forces. The landing was the culminating event of the annual exercise. The ROK Marines are with 1st ROK Marine Division. Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose D. Lujano

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose D. Lujano

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