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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

Petty Officer 2nd Class James Green, corpsman with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 74 checks vital signs during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2013 Here, Oct. 16. PHIBLEX 13 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 the training is designed to prepare both countries' military force for humanitarian service missions as well as strengthen bilateral ties.

Petty Officer 2nd Class James Green, corpsman with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 74 checks vital signs during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2013 Here, Oct. 16. PHIBLEX 13 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 the training is designed to prepare both countries' military force for humanitarian service missions as well as strengthen bilateral ties.

Photo by LCpl. Jeraco J. Jenkins

U.S. Marines, Seabees and Philippine Marines and Sailors stand with students of the Macarascas Elementary School children following the ribbon cutting ceremony marking the completion of the MES engineering project here, Oct. 16. The ENCAP construction sites took under two weeks, finishing with two closing ceremonies and ribbon cuttings. The ENCAPs is one of multiple humanitarian civil affairs projects conducted by the 31st MEU throughout the island of Palawan during the Amphibious Landing Exercise in the Philippines. PHIBLEX, now in its 29th iteration, is an annually-scheduled exercise between the U.S. and Philippine forces, aimed at strengthening military-to-military interoperability and bilateral relationships.

U.S. Marines, Seabees and Philippine Marines and Sailors stand with students of the Macarascas Elementary School children following the ribbon cutting ceremony marking the completion of the MES engineering project here, Oct. 16. The ENCAP construction sites took under two weeks, finishing with two closing ceremonies and ribbon cuttings. The ENCAPs is one of multiple humanitarian civil affairs projects conducted by the 31st MEU throughout the island of Palawan during the Amphibious Landing Exercise in the Philippines. PHIBLEX, now in its 29th iteration, is an annually-scheduled exercise between the U.S. and Philippine forces, aimed at strengthening military-to-military interoperability and bilateral relationships.

Photo by Cpl. Jonathan G. Wright

Lance Cpl. Christopher Heatherington, combat engineer with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and a native of Fairbury, Ill., pushes the top of a concrete septic tank into place during the engineering civil affairs project at the Tagburos Elementary School here, Oct. 16. The ENCAP construction sites took under two weeks, finishing with two closing ceremonies and ribbon cuttings. The ENCAPs is one of multiple humanitarian civil affairs projects conducted by the 31st MEU throughout the island of Palawan during the Amphibious Landing Exercise in the Philippines. PHIBLEX, now in its 29th iteration, is an annually-scheduled exercise between the U.S. and Philippine forces, aimed at strengthening military-to-military interoperability and bilateral relationships.

Lance Cpl. Christopher Heatherington, combat engineer with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and a native of Fairbury, Ill., pushes the top of a concrete septic tank into place during the engineering civil affairs project at the Tagburos Elementary School here, Oct. 16. The ENCAP construction sites took under two weeks, finishing with two closing ceremonies and ribbon cuttings. The ENCAPs is one of multiple humanitarian civil affairs projects conducted by the 31st MEU throughout the island of Palawan during the Amphibious Landing Exercise in the Philippines. PHIBLEX, now in its 29th iteration, is an annually-scheduled exercise between the U.S. and Philippine forces, aimed at strengthening military-to-military interoperability and bilateral relationships.

Photo by Cpl. Jonathan G. Wright

Gunnery Sgt. Eric Smith, staff noncommissioned officer in charge of the Palawan engineering civil affairs projects and a native of Bastrop, Texas, (left) stands with B. Gen. Craig Timberlake, commanding general of the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade as they overlook the completed concerete septic tank at the Tagburos Elementary School here, Oct. 15. The ENCAP construction sites took under two weeks, finishing with two closing ceremonies and ribbon cuttings. The ENCAPs is one of multiple humanitarian civil affairs projects conducted by the 31st MEU throughout the island of Palawan during the Amphibious Landing Exercise in the Philippines. PHIBLEX, now in its 29th iteration, is an annually-scheduled exercise between the U.S. and Philippine forces, aimed at strengthening military-to-military interoperability and bilateral relationships.

Gunnery Sgt. Eric Smith, staff noncommissioned officer in charge of the Palawan engineering civil affairs projects and a native of Bastrop, Texas, (left) stands with B. Gen. Craig Timberlake, commanding general of the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade as they overlook the completed concerete septic tank at the Tagburos Elementary School here, Oct. 15. The ENCAP construction sites took under two weeks, finishing with two closing ceremonies and ribbon cuttings. The ENCAPs is one of multiple humanitarian civil affairs projects conducted by the 31st MEU throughout the island of Palawan during the Amphibious Landing Exercise in the Philippines. PHIBLEX, now in its 29th iteration, is an annually-scheduled exercise between the U.S. and Philippine forces, aimed at strengthening military-to-military interoperability and bilateral relationships.

Photo by Cpl. Jonathan G. Wright

Brigadier Gen. Craig Timberlake, commanding general of the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, interacts with the local Filipino school children of the Santa Cruz ELementary School during the engineering civil affairs project here, Oct. 15. Timberlake visited various current and previous ENCAP sites during the 31st MEUs projects in Palawan to oversee the progress and visit the local Filipinos who benefit fromthe projects. The ENCAPs are one of multiple humanitarian civil affairs projects conducted by the 31st MEU throughout the island of Palawan during the Amphibious Landing Exercise in the Philippines. PHIBLEX, now in its 29th iteration, is an annually-scheduled exercise between the U.S. and Philippine forces, aimed at strengthening military-to-military interoperability and bilateral relationships.

Brigadier Gen. Craig Timberlake, commanding general of the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, interacts with the local Filipino school children of the Santa Cruz ELementary School during the engineering civil affairs project here, Oct. 15. Timberlake visited various current and previous ENCAP sites during the 31st MEUs projects in Palawan to oversee the progress and visit the local Filipinos who benefit fromthe projects. The ENCAPs are one of multiple humanitarian civil affairs projects conducted by the 31st MEU throughout the island of Palawan during the Amphibious Landing Exercise in the Philippines. PHIBLEX, now in its 29th iteration, is an annually-scheduled exercise between the U.S. and Philippine forces, aimed at strengthening military-to-military interoperability and bilateral relationships.

Photo by Cpl. Jonathan G. Wright

Lance Cpl. Matthew Lehman, foreman with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and a native of Bellwood, PA., (left) stands with B. Gen. Craig Timberlake, commanding general of the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade as they overlook the progress of the Macasascas Elementary School engineering civil affairs construction project here, Oct. 15. Timberlake visited various current and previous ENCAP sites during the 31st MEUs projects in Palawan to oversee the progress and visit the local Filipinos who benefit fromthe projects. The ENCAPs are one of multiple humanitarian civil affairs projects conducted by the 31st MEU throughout the island of Palawan during the Amphibious Landing Exercise in the Philippines. PHIBLEX, now in its 29th iteration, is an annually-scheduled exercise between the U.S. and Philippine forces, aimed at strengthening military-to-military interoperability and bilateral relationships.

Lance Cpl. Matthew Lehman, foreman with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and a native of Bellwood, PA., (left) stands with B. Gen. Craig Timberlake, commanding general of the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade as they overlook the progress of the Macasascas Elementary School engineering civil affairs construction project here, Oct. 15. Timberlake visited various current and previous ENCAP sites during the 31st MEUs projects in Palawan to oversee the progress and visit the local Filipinos who benefit fromthe projects. The ENCAPs are one of multiple humanitarian civil affairs projects conducted by the 31st MEU throughout the island of Palawan during the Amphibious Landing Exercise in the Philippines. PHIBLEX, now in its 29th iteration, is an annually-scheduled exercise between the U.S. and Philippine forces, aimed at strengthening military-to-military interoperability and bilateral relationships.

Photo by Cpl. Jonathan G. Wright

Gunnery Sgt. Cyrus Nator, civil military officer for the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and native of Naga City, Camarines Sur, Republic of the Philippines, celebrates with local Filipino children at the Santa Fe Elementary School during one of the four community relations projects here, Oct. 6. The COMREL projects help build new relationships and well as strengthening existing ties with the locals. The COMREL projects are one of multiple humanitarian civil affairs projects conducted by the 31st MEU throughout the island of Palawan during the Amphibious Landing Exercise in the Philippines. PHIBLEX, now in its 29th iteration, is an annually-scheduled exercise between the U.S. and Philippine forces, aimed at strengthening military-to-military interoperability and bilateral relationships.

Gunnery Sgt. Cyrus Nator, civil military officer for the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and native of Naga City, Camarines Sur, Republic of the Philippines, celebrates with local Filipino children at the Santa Fe Elementary School during one of the four community relations projects here, Oct. 6. The COMREL projects help build new relationships and well as strengthening existing ties with the locals. The COMREL projects are one of multiple humanitarian civil affairs projects conducted by the 31st MEU throughout the island of Palawan during the Amphibious Landing Exercise in the Philippines. PHIBLEX, now in its 29th iteration, is an annually-scheduled exercise between the U.S. and Philippine forces, aimed at strengthening military-to-military interoperability and bilateral relationships.

Photo by Cpl. Jonathan G. Wright

A Filipino elementary school child runs a spoon race with U.S. Marines and Sailors of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit at the Santa Fe Elementary School during one of the four community relations projects here, Oct. 15. One of four COMREL visits scheduled during the MEU's Amphibious Landing Exercise throughout the Philippines, Marines and Sailors visit multiple elementary schools in Puerto Princesa City to play with the children before rendering medical and dental care and engineering assistance. PHIBLEX, now in its 29th iteration, is an annually-scheduled exercise between the U.S. and Philippine forces, aimed at strengthening military-to-military interoperability and bilateral relationships.

A Filipino elementary school child runs a spoon race with U.S. Marines and Sailors of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit at the Santa Fe Elementary School during one of the four community relations projects here, Oct. 15. One of four COMREL visits scheduled during the MEU's Amphibious Landing Exercise throughout the Philippines, Marines and Sailors visit multiple elementary schools in Puerto Princesa City to play with the children before rendering medical and dental care and engineering assistance. PHIBLEX, now in its 29th iteration, is an annually-scheduled exercise between the U.S. and Philippine forces, aimed at strengthening military-to-military interoperability and bilateral relationships.

Photo by Cpl. Jonathan G. Wright

Petty Officer 3rd Class Gregory Lafer teaches a class at Bahile Elementary School, Puerto Princesa, Republic of the Philippines, Oct.
11 during PHIBLEX 2013. Marines and sailors helped teach English to children at the school during one of many community relations events held as part of PHIBLEX 2013. Lafer is a corpsman with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, III
Marine Expeditionary Force.

Petty Officer 3rd Class Gregory Lafer teaches a class at Bahile Elementary School, Puerto Princesa, Republic of the Philippines, Oct. 11 during PHIBLEX 2013. Marines and sailors helped teach English to children at the school during one of many community relations events held as part of PHIBLEX 2013. Lafer is a corpsman with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Pfc. Anne K. Henry

Lance Cpl. Matthew Lehman shakes hands with Brig. Gen. Craig Q. Timberlake Oct 10 during Philippine Bilateral Amphibious Landing Exercise 2013 on the island of Palawan. 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. The training is designed to prepare both countries’ military forces for humanitarian service missions as well as strengthen bilateral ties. Projects during the exercise range from the construction of buildings to medical and dental care. Timberlake is the commanding general of the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade and Lehman is a combat engineer with Combat Logistics Battalion 31

Lance Cpl. Matthew Lehman shakes hands with Brig. Gen. Craig Q. Timberlake Oct 10 during Philippine Bilateral Amphibious Landing Exercise 2013 on the island of Palawan. 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. The training is designed to prepare both countries’ military forces for humanitarian service missions as well as strengthen bilateral ties. Projects during the exercise range from the construction of buildings to medical and dental care. Timberlake is the commanding general of the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade and Lehman is a combat engineer with Combat Logistics Battalion 31

Photo by Pfc. Anne K. Henry

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