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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

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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Manning/Released)

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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Manning/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Manning

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CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa, Japan – 1st Lt. Miyamoto Naoya takes part in a Watch Officer, Watch Chief and Battle Staff Training Course here Nov. 14-21. The course is provided by the Marine Air-Ground Task Force Integrated Systems Training Center and designed to improve unit readiness and ability to respond to contingencies in the Asia-Pacific. This will allow Marines with the 3rd MEB and members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force to more effectively command and control forces assigned to them in the event of a crisis or contingency. Naoya is a platoon commander with the 11th Infantry Regiment.

121121-M-TR505-378 CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa, Japan – 1st Lt. Miyamoto Naoya takes part in a Watch Officer, Watch Chief and Battle Staff Training Course here Nov. 14-21. The course is provided by the Marine Air-Ground Task Force Integrated Systems Training Center and designed to improve unit readiness and ability to respond to contingencies in the Asia-Pacific. This will allow Marines with the 3rd MEB and members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force to more effectively command and control forces assigned to them in the event of a crisis or contingency. Naoya is a platoon commander with the 11th Infantry Regiment.

Photo by 2ndLt Jeremy Alexander

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CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa, Japan – Maj. David Adamiec and Maj. William Schrader take part in a Watch Officer, Watch Chief and Battle Staff Training Course here Nov. 14-21. The course is provided by the Marine Air-Ground Task Force Integrated Systems Training Center and designed to improve unit readiness and ability to respond to contingencies in the Asia-Pacific. This will allow Marines with the 3rd MEB and members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force to more effectively command and control forces assigned to them in the event of a crisis or contingency. Adamiec is the Air Operations Officer with the 3rd MEB, and Schrader is the Information Operations Officer with the 3rd MEB.

121121-M-TR505-375 CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa, Japan – Maj. David Adamiec and Maj. William Schrader take part in a Watch Officer, Watch Chief and Battle Staff Training Course here Nov. 14-21. The course is provided by the Marine Air-Ground Task Force Integrated Systems Training Center and designed to improve unit readiness and ability to respond to contingencies in the Asia-Pacific. This will allow Marines with the 3rd MEB and members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force to more effectively command and control forces assigned to them in the event of a crisis or contingency. Adamiec is the Air Operations Officer with the 3rd MEB, and Schrader is the Information Operations Officer with the 3rd MEB.

Photo by 2ndLt Jeremy Alexander

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CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa, Japan – Maj. David Adamiec, Maj. William Schrader and 1st Lt. Yushi Nakamura (top to bottom) take part in a Watch Officer, Watch Chief and Battle Staff Training Course here Nov. 14-21. The course is provided by the Marine Air-Ground Task Force Integrated Systems Training Center and designed to improve unit readiness and ability to respond to contingencies in the Asia-Pacific. This will allow Marines with the 3rd MEB and members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force to more effectively command and control forces assigned to them in the event of a crisis or contingency. Adamiec is the Air Operations Officer with the 3rd MEB, Schrader is the Information Operations Officer with the 3rd MEB and Nakamura is a platoon commander with the 14th Engineer Unit.

121121-M-TR505-374 CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa, Japan – Maj. David Adamiec, Maj. William Schrader and 1st Lt. Yushi Nakamura (top to bottom) take part in a Watch Officer, Watch Chief and Battle Staff Training Course here Nov. 14-21. The course is provided by the Marine Air-Ground Task Force Integrated Systems Training Center and designed to improve unit readiness and ability to respond to contingencies in the Asia-Pacific. This will allow Marines with the 3rd MEB and members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force to more effectively command and control forces assigned to them in the event of a crisis or contingency. Adamiec is the Air Operations Officer with the 3rd MEB, Schrader is the Information Operations Officer with the 3rd MEB and Nakamura is a platoon commander with the 14th Engineer Unit.

Photo by 2ndLt Jeremy Alexander

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CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa, Japan – 1st Lt. Miyamoto Naoya and Capt. Ralph LeMaster take part in a Watch Officer, Watch Chief and Battle Staff Training Course here Nov. 14-21. The course is provided by the Marine Air-Ground Task Force Integrated Systems Training Center and designed to improve unit readiness and ability to respond to contingencies in the Asia-Pacific. This will allow Marines with the 3rd MEB and members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force to more effectively command and control forces assigned to them in the event of a crisis or contingency. Naoya is a platoon commander with the 11th Infantry Regiment and LeMaster is the Assistant Operations Officer for the 3rd MEB.

121121-M-TR505-370 CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa, Japan – 1st Lt. Miyamoto Naoya and Capt. Ralph LeMaster take part in a Watch Officer, Watch Chief and Battle Staff Training Course here Nov. 14-21. The course is provided by the Marine Air-Ground Task Force Integrated Systems Training Center and designed to improve unit readiness and ability to respond to contingencies in the Asia-Pacific. This will allow Marines with the 3rd MEB and members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force to more effectively command and control forces assigned to them in the event of a crisis or contingency. Naoya is a platoon commander with the 11th Infantry Regiment and LeMaster is the Assistant Operations Officer for the 3rd MEB.

Photo by 2ndLt Jeremy Alexander

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CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa, Japan – Maj. David Adamiec takes part in a Watch Officer, Watch Chief and Battle Staff Training Course here Nov. 14-21. The course is provided by the Marine Air-Ground Task Force Integrated Systems Training Center and designed to improve unit readiness and ability to respond to contingencies in the Asia-Pacific. This will allow Marines with the 3rd MEB and members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force to more effectively command and control forces assigned to them in the event of a crisis or contingency. Adamiec is the Air Operations Officer with the 3rd MEB.

121121-M-TR505-365 CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa, Japan – Maj. David Adamiec takes part in a Watch Officer, Watch Chief and Battle Staff Training Course here Nov. 14-21. The course is provided by the Marine Air-Ground Task Force Integrated Systems Training Center and designed to improve unit readiness and ability to respond to contingencies in the Asia-Pacific. This will allow Marines with the 3rd MEB and members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force to more effectively command and control forces assigned to them in the event of a crisis or contingency. Adamiec is the Air Operations Officer with the 3rd MEB.

Photo by 2ndLt. Jeremy Alexander

Rear Adm. Jeffrey A. Harley and Col. John A. Ostrowski discuss joint integration and interoperability with members of Expeditionary Strike Group 7 and 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade at White Beach Nov. 2. Members of ESG 7 taught a class on the composite warfare commander concept and discussed joint interoperability and planning considerations for when the Navy and Marine Corps work together. The 3rd MEB is a scalable, middleweight force that a commander can tailor to efficiently meet the needs of a mission. Meetings like this improve Navy and Marine Corps interoperability and increase readiness and the ability to respond to a variety of crises and disasters while building professional and personal relationships between the two commands. Harley is the commander, ESG 7. Ostrowski is the chief of staff of 3rd MEB.

Rear Adm. Jeffrey A. Harley and Col. John A. Ostrowski discuss joint integration and interoperability with members of Expeditionary Strike Group 7 and 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade at White Beach Nov. 2. Members of ESG 7 taught a class on the composite warfare commander concept and discussed joint interoperability and planning considerations for when the Navy and Marine Corps work together. The 3rd MEB is a scalable, middleweight force that a commander can tailor to efficiently meet the needs of a mission. Meetings like this improve Navy and Marine Corps interoperability and increase readiness and the ability to respond to a variety of crises and disasters while building professional and personal relationships between the two commands. Harley is the commander, ESG 7. Ostrowski is the chief of staff of 3rd MEB.

Photo by 2ndLt Jeremy N. Alexander

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Derrick Daley, Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 (MWSS-172), plays with local Filipino children at Dallipawen Elementary School, San Narciso, Dallipawen, Republic of the Philippines on Oct. 15, 2012. Armed Forces of the Philippines Navy Seabees and U.S. Marines from MWSS-172 constructed the classroom as part of the Amphibious Landing Exercise 2013 (PHIBLEX 13). PHIBLEX 2013 is a bilateral training exercise conducted annually in the Republic of the Philippines to enhance working together on a range of issues including humanitarian assistance which strengthens the interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Katelyn Hunter/Released).

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Derrick Daley, Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 (MWSS-172), plays with local Filipino children at Dallipawen Elementary School, San Narciso, Dallipawen, Republic of the Philippines on Oct. 15, 2012. Armed Forces of the Philippines Navy Seabees and U.S. Marines from MWSS-172 constructed the classroom as part of the Amphibious Landing Exercise 2013 (PHIBLEX 13). PHIBLEX 2013 is a bilateral training exercise conducted annually in the Republic of the Philippines to enhance working together on a range of issues including humanitarian assistance which strengthens the interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Katelyn Hunter/Released).

Photo by Lance Cpl. Katelyn Hunter

U.S. Navy Lt. Zachary Smith teaches the students of Santa Fe Elementary School an English class Oct. 13 during a community relations project as part of the bilateral Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) 2013. PHIBLEX 2013 is a bilateral training exercise hosted annually in the Republic of the Philippines to enhance interoperability and readiness of Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. Forces. Smith is the medical planner with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Anne K. Henry).

U.S. Navy Lt. Zachary Smith teaches the students of Santa Fe Elementary School an English class Oct. 13 during a community relations project as part of the bilateral Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) 2013. PHIBLEX 2013 is a bilateral training exercise hosted annually in the Republic of the Philippines to enhance interoperability and readiness of Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. Forces. Smith is the medical planner with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Anne K. Henry).

Photo by Pfc. Anne K. Henry

Armed Forces of the Philippines Army Staff Sgt. Edgar Martrez, Bravo Battery, 3rd Field Artillery Battalion, speaks with a U.S. Marine with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit about M777 Howitzers during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2013 (PHIBLEX 2013) on Fort Magsaysay, Palayan City, Neuva Ecija, Republic of the Philippines, Oct. 10, 2012. PHIBLEX 2013 is a bilateral training exercise conducted annually in the Republic of the Philippines to enhance amphibious readiness of both militaries and to strengthen interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Troyer/Released).

Armed Forces of the Philippines Army Staff Sgt. Edgar Martrez, Bravo Battery, 3rd Field Artillery Battalion, speaks with a U.S. Marine with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit about M777 Howitzers during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2013 (PHIBLEX 2013) on Fort Magsaysay, Palayan City, Neuva Ecija, Republic of the Philippines, Oct. 10, 2012. PHIBLEX 2013 is a bilateral training exercise conducted annually in the Republic of the Philippines to enhance amphibious readiness of both militaries and to strengthen interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Troyer/Released).

Photo by Sgt. Matthew Troyer

Armed Forces of the Philippines Marine Cpl. Leobert M. Barbin, 3D Marine Company, 3D Marine Battalion, fires a non-lethal round from an M203 Grenade Launcher during a non-lethal weapons training course held by U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, III Marine Expeditionary Force during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2013 (PHIBLEX 2013) in Crow Valley, Tarlac, Republic of the Philippines, Oct. 9, 2012. PHIBLEX 2013 is a bilateral training exercise conducted annually in the Republic of the Philippines to enhance amphibious readiness of both militaries and to strengthen interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Troyer/Released).

Armed Forces of the Philippines Marine Cpl. Leobert M. Barbin, 3D Marine Company, 3D Marine Battalion, fires a non-lethal round from an M203 Grenade Launcher during a non-lethal weapons training course held by U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, III Marine Expeditionary Force during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2013 (PHIBLEX 2013) in Crow Valley, Tarlac, Republic of the Philippines, Oct. 9, 2012. PHIBLEX 2013 is a bilateral training exercise conducted annually in the Republic of the Philippines to enhance amphibious readiness of both militaries and to strengthen interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Troyer/Released).

Photo by Sgt. Matthew Troyer

Armed Forces of the Philippines Air Force 1st Lt. Michael L. Benderao, Air Defense wing, speaks with U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Frank Savarses, Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242 assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, III Marine Expeditionary Force at a static display of F/A 18 Hornets during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2013 (PHIBLEX 2013) in Subic Bay, Zambales, Republic of the Philippines, Oct. 11, 2012. PHIBLEX 2013 is a bilateral training exercise conducted annually in the Republic of the Philippines to enhance amphibious readiness of both militaries and to strengthen interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Troyer/Released).

Armed Forces of the Philippines Air Force 1st Lt. Michael L. Benderao, Air Defense wing, speaks with U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Frank Savarses, Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242 assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, III Marine Expeditionary Force at a static display of F/A 18 Hornets during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2013 (PHIBLEX 2013) in Subic Bay, Zambales, Republic of the Philippines, Oct. 11, 2012. PHIBLEX 2013 is a bilateral training exercise conducted annually in the Republic of the Philippines to enhance amphibious readiness of both militaries and to strengthen interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Troyer/Released).

Photo by Sgt. Matthew Troyer

Armed forces of the Philippines Maj. Gen. Rustico O. Guerrero gives his remarks as the keynote speaker at the closing ceremony for Amphibious Landing Exercise 2013 at Subic Bay International Airport, Olongapo City, Zambales, Republic of the Philippines, Oct. 18. PHIBLEX 2013 is a bilateral training exercise conducted annually in the Republic of the Philippines designed to strengthen interoperability of the two nations' forces while providing benefits for the local communities. Guerrero is the commandant of the Philippine Marine Corps.

Armed forces of the Philippines Maj. Gen. Rustico O. Guerrero gives his remarks as the keynote speaker at the closing ceremony for Amphibious Landing Exercise 2013 at Subic Bay International Airport, Olongapo City, Zambales, Republic of the Philippines, Oct. 18. PHIBLEX 2013 is a bilateral training exercise conducted annually in the Republic of the Philippines designed to strengthen interoperability of the two nations' forces while providing benefits for the local communities. Guerrero is the commandant of the Philippine Marine Corps.

Photo by Sgt. Matthew Troyer

3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade