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SUBIC BAY, Philippines – An MV-22B Osprey prepares to attach to a high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle during an external lift exercise April 11 at Subic Bay, Republic of the Philippines, during exercise Freedom Banner 2013. The training was the first time an Osprey has conducted an external lift with the USNC Sacagawea. The aircraft is with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Breck B. Archer/Released)

SUBIC BAY, Philippines – An MV-22B Osprey prepares to attach to a high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle during an external lift exercise April 11 at Subic Bay, Republic of the Philippines, during exercise Freedom Banner 2013. The training was the first time an Osprey has conducted an external lift with the USNC Sacagawea. The aircraft is with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Breck B. Archer/Released)

Photo by 1st Lt. Breck Archer

SUBIC BAY, Philippines – An MV-22B Osprey lifts a high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle off the deck of the USNS Sacagawea during an external lift exercise April 11 at Subic Bay, Republic of the Philippines, during exercise Freedom Banner 2013. The training was the first time an Osprey has conducted an external lift with the Sacagawea. The aircraft is with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Breck B. Archer/Released)

SUBIC BAY, Philippines – An MV-22B Osprey lifts a high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle off the deck of the USNS Sacagawea during an external lift exercise April 11 at Subic Bay, Republic of the Philippines, during exercise Freedom Banner 2013. The training was the first time an Osprey has conducted an external lift with the Sacagawea. The aircraft is with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Breck B. Archer/Released)

Photo by 1st Lt. Breck Archer

From left to right: Philippine Marine Cpl. Milky Espere and Cpl. Raymond Almonte, with the Philippine Transportation and Maintenance, observe U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Adrian Sandoval, with Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, as he demonstrates how to disassemble a M240 machine gun April 5 during a bilateral subject matter expert exchange at a field training exercise in support of Balikatan 2013 at Camp O'Donnell, Philippines. BK13 is an annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. forces to enhance interoperability, improve military-to-military relations, and refine combined and joint-force planning in response to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations.

From left to right: Philippine Marine Cpl. Milky Espere and Cpl. Raymond Almonte, with the Philippine Transportation and Maintenance, observe U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Adrian Sandoval, with Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, as he demonstrates how to disassemble a M240 machine gun April 5 during a bilateral subject matter expert exchange at a field training exercise in support of Balikatan 2013 at Camp O'Donnell, Philippines. BK13 is an annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. forces to enhance interoperability, improve military-to-military relations, and refine combined and joint-force planning in response to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations.

Photo by Tech. Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn

Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. Marines practice engaging the enemy during convoy operations training April 7 at Camp O’Donnell, Philippines, as part of exercise Balikatan 2013. The training began with U.S. Marines instructing on Marine Corps techniques and was followed by the Armed Forces of the Philippines Marines instructing on their techniques. BK13 is an annual bilateral exercise in its 29th iteration, which provides a venue for AFP and U.S. military forces to develop and continue to enhance interoperability across a wide range of military actions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Courtney G. White/Released)

Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. Marines practice engaging the enemy during convoy operations training April 7 at Camp O’Donnell, Philippines, as part of exercise Balikatan 2013. The training began with U.S. Marines instructing on Marine Corps techniques and was followed by the Armed Forces of the Philippines Marines instructing on their techniques. BK13 is an annual bilateral exercise in its 29th iteration, which provides a venue for AFP and U.S. military forces to develop and continue to enhance interoperability across a wide range of military actions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Courtney G. White/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Courtney G. White

U.S. Marines from 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade, III Marine Expeditionary Force, offloaded a generator pier-side from the USNS 1st Lt. Jack Lummus, March 21, during annual exercise Freedom Banner 2013 Maritime Prepositioning Force offload in Subic Bay, Republic of the Philippines. Equipment and supplies were offloaded in support of FB13 and Balikatan 2013, an annual bilateral exercise that takes place in the Philippines. The MPF program supports global positioning of Marine Air-Ground Task Force and naval equipment and supplies in response to a range of military operations from the quick and rapid buildup of combat power to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

U.S. Marines from 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade, III Marine Expeditionary Force, offloaded a generator pier-side from the USNS 1st Lt. Jack Lummus, March 21, during annual exercise Freedom Banner 2013 Maritime Prepositioning Force offload in Subic Bay, Republic of the Philippines. Equipment and supplies were offloaded in support of FB13 and Balikatan 2013, an annual bilateral exercise that takes place in the Philippines. The MPF program supports global positioning of Marine Air-Ground Task Force and naval equipment and supplies in response to a range of military operations from the quick and rapid buildup of combat power to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Robert Dea

U.S. Marines from 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade, III Marine Expeditionary Force, offloaded an amphibious assault vehicle from the USNS 1st Lt. Jack Lummus, March 21, during annual exercise Freedom Banner 2013 Maritime Prepositioning Force offload in Subic Bay, Republic of the Philippines. More than 270 Marine Corps tactical vehicles and amphibious assault vehicles were offloaded in support of FB13 and Balikatan 2013, an annual bilateral exercise that takes place in the Philippines. The MPF program supports global positioning of Marine Air-Ground Task Force and naval equipment and supplies in response to a range of military operations from the quick and rapid buildup of combat power to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

U.S. Marines from 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade, III Marine Expeditionary Force, offloaded an amphibious assault vehicle from the USNS 1st Lt. Jack Lummus, March 21, during annual exercise Freedom Banner 2013 Maritime Prepositioning Force offload in Subic Bay, Republic of the Philippines. More than 270 Marine Corps tactical vehicles and amphibious assault vehicles were offloaded in support of FB13 and Balikatan 2013, an annual bilateral exercise that takes place in the Philippines. The MPF program supports global positioning of Marine Air-Ground Task Force and naval equipment and supplies in response to a range of military operations from the quick and rapid buildup of combat power to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Robert Dea

U.S. Marines from 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade, III Marine Expeditionary Force, offloaded a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle pier-side from the USNS 1st Lt. Jack Lummus, March 21, during annual exercise Freedom Banner 2013 Maritime Prepositioning Force offload in Subic Bay, Republic of the Philippines. More than 270 Marine Corps tactical vehicles and amphibious assault vehicles were offloaded in support of FB13 and Balikatan 2013, an annual bilateral exercise that takes place in the Philippines. The MPF program supports global positioning of Marine Air-Ground Task Force and naval equipment and supplies in response to a range of military operations from the quick and rapid buildup of combat power to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

U.S. Marines from 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade, III Marine Expeditionary Force, offloaded a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle pier-side from the USNS 1st Lt. Jack Lummus, March 21, during annual exercise Freedom Banner 2013 Maritime Prepositioning Force offload in Subic Bay, Republic of the Philippines. More than 270 Marine Corps tactical vehicles and amphibious assault vehicles were offloaded in support of FB13 and Balikatan 2013, an annual bilateral exercise that takes place in the Philippines. The MPF program supports global positioning of Marine Air-Ground Task Force and naval equipment and supplies in response to a range of military operations from the quick and rapid buildup of combat power to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Robert Dea

Maj. Jason Johnson discusses courses of action for responding to a simulated earthquake with members of the government of Nepal, Nepalese Army and U.S. Army Pacific Feb. 5 in Katmandu, Nepal, during the Nepal humanitarian assistance and disaster relief table-top exercise. The purpose of the exercise, conducted Feb. 2-8, was to improve III Marine Expeditionary Force’s ability to respond to an HADR scenario in Nepal through coordination and planning with the government of Nepal, U.S. Departments of Defense and State, international and national agencies, and multinational parties. Johnson is a civil affairs officer with III MEF.

Maj. Jason Johnson discusses courses of action for responding to a simulated earthquake with members of the government of Nepal, Nepalese Army and U.S. Army Pacific Feb. 5 in Katmandu, Nepal, during the Nepal humanitarian assistance and disaster relief table-top exercise. The purpose of the exercise, conducted Feb. 2-8, was to improve III Marine Expeditionary Force’s ability to respond to an HADR scenario in Nepal through coordination and planning with the government of Nepal, U.S. Departments of Defense and State, international and national agencies, and multinational parties. Johnson is a civil affairs officer with III MEF.

Photo by 2nd Lt. Jeremy Alexander

U.S. Marines of 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade, participate in a Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Response (HA/DR) practical exercise Jan. 17, 2013 aboard Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan. Marines and sailors of III Marine Expeditionary Force learn about civil-military roles in international disaster response during a Joint Humanitarian Operations Course (JHOC) conducted by the Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA), United States Agency for International Development (USAID). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by CWO2 Jonathan C. Knauth/Released)

U.S. Marines of 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade, participate in a Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Response (HA/DR) practical exercise Jan. 17, 2013 aboard Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan. Marines and sailors of III Marine Expeditionary Force learn about civil-military roles in international disaster response during a Joint Humanitarian Operations Course (JHOC) conducted by the Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA), United States Agency for International Development (USAID). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by CWO2 Jonathan C. Knauth/Released)

Photo by CWO2 Jonathan C. Knauth

From left, U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sergeant David Ells, signal intelligence chief; Major Kenneth Laretto, staff judge advocate; and Gunnery Sergeant Mario Delgado, senior intelligence analyst, 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade, participate in a Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Response (HA/DR) practical exercise Jan. 17, 2013 aboard Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan. Marines and sailors of III Marine Expeditionary Force learn about civil-military roles in international disaster response during a Joint Humanitarian Operations Course (JHOC) conducted by the Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA), United States Agency for International Development (USAID). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by CWO2 Jonathan C. Knauth/Released)

From left, U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sergeant David Ells, signal intelligence chief; Major Kenneth Laretto, staff judge advocate; and Gunnery Sergeant Mario Delgado, senior intelligence analyst, 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade, participate in a Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Response (HA/DR) practical exercise Jan. 17, 2013 aboard Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan. Marines and sailors of III Marine Expeditionary Force learn about civil-military roles in international disaster response during a Joint Humanitarian Operations Course (JHOC) conducted by the Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA), United States Agency for International Development (USAID). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by CWO2 Jonathan C. Knauth/Released)

Photo by CWO2 Jonathan C. Knauth

Mr. Yoni Bock, Humanitarian Assistance Advisor to the Military, Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA), United States Agency for International Development (USAID), teaches Marines and sailors of III Marine Expeditionary Force about civil-military roles in international disaster response during a Joint Humanitarian Operations Course (JHOC) aboard Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 17, 2013.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by CWO2 Jonathan C. Knauth/Released)

Mr. Yoni Bock, Humanitarian Assistance Advisor to the Military, Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA), United States Agency for International Development (USAID), teaches Marines and sailors of III Marine Expeditionary Force about civil-military roles in international disaster response during a Joint Humanitarian Operations Course (JHOC) aboard Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 17, 2013.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by CWO2 Jonathan C. Knauth/Released)

Photo by CWO2 Jonathan C. Knauth

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant Derric Threatt, Cyber Security Manager, 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade, right, and Gunnery Sergeant Stephan Hunter, Team Chief, Civil Affairs, 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade, participate in a Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Response (HA/DR) practical exercise Jan. 17, 2013 aboard Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan. Marines and sailors of III Marine Expeditionary Force learn about civil-military roles in international disaster response during a Joint Humanitarian Operations Course (JHOC) conducted by the Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA), United States Agency for International Development (USAID). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by CWO2 Jonathan C. Knauth/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant Derric Threatt, Cyber Security Manager, 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade, right, and Gunnery Sergeant Stephan Hunter, Team Chief, Civil Affairs, 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade, participate in a Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Response (HA/DR) practical exercise Jan. 17, 2013 aboard Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan. Marines and sailors of III Marine Expeditionary Force learn about civil-military roles in international disaster response during a Joint Humanitarian Operations Course (JHOC) conducted by the Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA), United States Agency for International Development (USAID). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by CWO2 Jonathan C. Knauth/Released)

Photo by CWO2 Jonathan C. Knauth

3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade

3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade

Photo by III MEF/MCIPAC CPAO

Philippine service members and U.S. Marines off-load relief supplies from a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules aircraft Dec. 15 at Davao International Airport, Mindanao, Republic of the Philippines. Marines supported Philippine-led relief efforts in the wake of Typhoon Bopha, demonstrating the importance of forward-deployed Marine forces in the Asia-Pacific region.

Philippine service members and U.S. Marines off-load relief supplies from a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules aircraft Dec. 15 at Davao International Airport, Mindanao, Republic of the Philippines. Marines supported Philippine-led relief efforts in the wake of Typhoon Bopha, demonstrating the importance of forward-deployed Marine forces in the Asia-Pacific region.

Photo by 1st. Lt. Jeanscott Dodd

Marines load a pallet of supplies into a KC-130J Hercules aircraft Dec. 13 at Villamor Air Base in Manila, Republic of the Philippines. As of Dec. 13, Marines have transported approximately 440,000 pounds of relief supplies to the Mindanao region of the Philippines, which has seen the most devastating effects of Typhoon Pablo (international name Bopha). As supplies land in Mindanao, Philippine Government and nongovernmental organizations distribute them to displaced families throughout the region. The Marines are with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Marines load a pallet of supplies into a KC-130J Hercules aircraft Dec. 13 at Villamor Air Base in Manila, Republic of the Philippines. As of Dec. 13, Marines have transported approximately 440,000 pounds of relief supplies to the Mindanao region of the Philippines, which has seen the most devastating effects of Typhoon Pablo (international name Bopha). As supplies land in Mindanao, Philippine Government and nongovernmental organizations distribute them to displaced families throughout the region. The Marines are with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Manning

Philippine service members and U.S. Marines organize relief supplies Dec. 13 at Villamor Air Base in Manila, Republic of the Philippines. After the supplies were organized onto pallets, they were flown to Davao International Airport in Mindanao to be distributed to the victims of Typhoon Pablo (international name Bopha) by Philippine Government and nongovernmental organizations.

Philippine service members and U.S. Marines organize relief supplies Dec. 13 at Villamor Air Base in Manila, Republic of the Philippines. After the supplies were organized onto pallets, they were flown to Davao International Airport in Mindanao to be distributed to the victims of Typhoon Pablo (international name Bopha) by Philippine Government and nongovernmental organizations.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Manning

Philippine service members and U.S. Marines palletize relief supplies Dec. 13 at Villamor Air Base in Manila during humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. After palletizing the gear side by side, the Marines transported the supplies via KC-130J Hercules aircraft to Davao International Airport for further distribution to citizens in need throughout Mindanao, the region of the Philippines most affected by Typhoon Bopha, which made landfall Dec. 4. The U.S. Marines are landing support specialists with 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and embarkation specialists with 3rd MLG and 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III MEF. The aircraft that transported the supplies are with Marine Aerial Refueler Squadron 152, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st MAW.

Philippine service members and U.S. Marines palletize relief supplies Dec. 13 at Villamor Air Base in Manila during humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. After palletizing the gear side by side, the Marines transported the supplies via KC-130J Hercules aircraft to Davao International Airport for further distribution to citizens in need throughout Mindanao, the region of the Philippines most affected by Typhoon Bopha, which made landfall Dec. 4. The U.S. Marines are landing support specialists with 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and embarkation specialists with 3rd MLG and 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III MEF. The aircraft that transported the supplies are with Marine Aerial Refueler Squadron 152, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st MAW.

Photo by 1st. Lt. Jeanscott Dodd

U.S. and Philippine service members load food packs destined for disaster-impacted areas in the southern Philippines, Dec. 9, 2012.

U.S. and Philippine service members load food packs destined for disaster-impacted areas in the southern Philippines, Dec. 9, 2012.

Photo by Courtesy photo by U.S. Embassy Manila

Philippine Air Force members and U.S. Marines load family ration packs Dec. 11 at Villamor Air Base in Manila during humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. The Marines transported the supplies via KC-130J Hercules aircraft to Davao International Airport for further distribution to citizens in need throughout Mindanao, the region of the Philippines most affected by Typhoon Bopha, which made landfall Dec. 4. The U.S. Marines are with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Philippine Air Force members and U.S. Marines load family ration packs Dec. 11 at Villamor Air Base in Manila during humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. The Marines transported the supplies via KC-130J Hercules aircraft to Davao International Airport for further distribution to citizens in need throughout Mindanao, the region of the Philippines most affected by Typhoon Bopha, which made landfall Dec. 4. The U.S. Marines are with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Courtesy of U.S. Embassy Manila

Marines load a KC-130J Hercules aircraft at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma bound for the Republic of the Philippines Dec. 8 to assist in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts in the wake of Typhoon Bopha. The aircraft provides the lift capacity and capability to transport personnel and relief supplies to areas where they are needed. Personnel with 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, already located in the Philippines and serving as the III Marine Expeditionary Force Forward Command Element, will help provide assistance as requested to areas affected by the typhoon in support of ongoing relief efforts by the Government of the Republic of the Philippines, the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. Agency for International Development. The aircraft and Marines are with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III MEF.

Marines load a KC-130J Hercules aircraft at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma bound for the Republic of the Philippines Dec. 8 to assist in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts in the wake of Typhoon Bopha. The aircraft provides the lift capacity and capability to transport personnel and relief supplies to areas where they are needed. Personnel with 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, already located in the Philippines and serving as the III Marine Expeditionary Force Forward Command Element, will help provide assistance as requested to areas affected by the typhoon in support of ongoing relief efforts by the Government of the Republic of the Philippines, the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. Agency for International Development. The aircraft and Marines are with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III MEF.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Manning

3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade