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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Viktor I. Cadente (right), with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, color guard, and Philippine Marine Corps Sgt. Arnold E. Bravo (left), with Marine Security and Escort Group, color guard, present the colors during the opening ceremony for Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015 (PHIBLEX 15) at the Philippine Marine Corps Base in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, Philippines, Oct. 1, 2015. PHIBLEX 15 is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by U.S. Marine and Navy Forces with the Armed Forces of the Philippines in order to strengthen our interoperability and working relationships across the range of military operations from disaster relief, to complex expeditionary operations.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Viktor I. Cadente (right), with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, color guard, and Philippine Marine Corps Sgt. Arnold E. Bravo (left), with Marine Security and Escort Group, color guard, present the colors during the opening ceremony for Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015 (PHIBLEX 15) at the Philippine Marine Corps Base in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, Philippines, Oct. 1, 2015. PHIBLEX 15 is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by U.S. Marine and Navy Forces with the Armed Forces of the Philippines in order to strengthen our interoperability and working relationships across the range of military operations from disaster relief, to complex expeditionary operations.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Bustos

Armed Forces of the Philippines, Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force, U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy service members come together for the Command Post Exercise opening ceremony, Oct. 1, at Naval Forces Northwest during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015. PHIBLEX 15 is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines alongside U.S. Marine and Navy Forces. It focuses on strengthening the partnership and relationships between the two nations across a wide range of military operations, including disaster relief and complex expeditionary operations.

Armed Forces of the Philippines, Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force, U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy service members come together for the Command Post Exercise opening ceremony, Oct. 1, at Naval Forces Northwest during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015. PHIBLEX 15 is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines alongside U.S. Marine and Navy Forces. It focuses on strengthening the partnership and relationships between the two nations across a wide range of military operations, including disaster relief and complex expeditionary operations.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Robert D. Williams Jr.

Armed Forces of the Philippines, Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force, U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy service members come together for the Command Post Exercise opening ceremony, Oct. 1, at Naval Forces Northwest during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015. PHIBLEX 15 is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines alongside U.S. Marine and Navy Forces. It focuses on strengthening the partnership and relationships between the two nations across a range of military operations, including disaster relief and complex expeditionary operations.

Armed Forces of the Philippines, Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force, U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy service members come together for the Command Post Exercise opening ceremony, Oct. 1, at Naval Forces Northwest during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015. PHIBLEX 15 is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines alongside U.S. Marine and Navy Forces. It focuses on strengthening the partnership and relationships between the two nations across a range of military operations, including disaster relief and complex expeditionary operations.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Robert D. Williams Jr.

Philippine Marine Corps Col. Fernando Gomez, deputy commander of Philippine Marine Corps 2d Marine Brigade, gives a speech at the Command Post Exercise opening ceremony, Oct. 1, at Naval Forces Northwest during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015. PHIBLEX 15 is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines alongside U.S. Marine and Navy Forces. It focuses on strengthening the partnership and relationships between the two nations across a wide range of military operations, including disaster relief and complex expeditionary operations.

Philippine Marine Corps Col. Fernando Gomez, deputy commander of Philippine Marine Corps 2d Marine Brigade, gives a speech at the Command Post Exercise opening ceremony, Oct. 1, at Naval Forces Northwest during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015. PHIBLEX 15 is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines alongside U.S. Marine and Navy Forces. It focuses on strengthening the partnership and relationships between the two nations across a wide range of military operations, including disaster relief and complex expeditionary operations.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Robert D. Williams Jr.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Viktor I. Cadiente, a joint fires observer currently assigned to 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, poses for a photo with his family during the opening ceremony for Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015 (PHIBLEX 15) at the Philippine Marine Corps Base in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, Philippines, Oct. 1, 2015. Cadiente, originally born and raised in the Philippines, is reunited with his grandmother, father, and brother after four years while serving the U.S. Marines. PHIBLEX 15 is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by U.S. Marine and Navy Forces with the Armed Forces of the Philippines in order to strengthen our interoperability and working relationships across the range of military operations from disaster relief, to complex expeditionary operations.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Viktor I. Cadiente, a joint fires observer currently assigned to 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, poses for a photo with his family during the opening ceremony for Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015 (PHIBLEX 15) at the Philippine Marine Corps Base in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, Philippines, Oct. 1, 2015. Cadiente, originally born and raised in the Philippines, is reunited with his grandmother, father, and brother after four years while serving the U.S. Marines. PHIBLEX 15 is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by U.S. Marine and Navy Forces with the Armed Forces of the Philippines in order to strengthen our interoperability and working relationships across the range of military operations from disaster relief, to complex expeditionary operations.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Bustos

Philippine Marine Corps Cpl. Elmer Addatu, right, grabs a fish of the line of U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Lucas Fernandez’s improvised fishing pole during jungle survival training at Ternate, Philippines, Sept. 30, as part of Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015. The Marines learned basic jungle survival skills, such as building a fire, finding sources of fresh water and catching food. PHIBLEX 15 is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by U.S. Marine and Navy Forces with the Armed Forces of the Philippines in order to strengthen our interoperability and working relationships across the range of military operations — from disaster relief to complex expeditionary operations. Addatu is a reconnaissance man with 64th Force Recon Company, Marine Special Operations Group. Fernandez from Greenwich, Connecticut, is a reconnaissance man with 3rd Recon Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Philippine Marine Corps Cpl. Elmer Addatu, right, grabs a fish of the line of U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Lucas Fernandez’s improvised fishing pole during jungle survival training at Ternate, Philippines, Sept. 30, as part of Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015. The Marines learned basic jungle survival skills, such as building a fire, finding sources of fresh water and catching food. PHIBLEX 15 is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by U.S. Marine and Navy Forces with the Armed Forces of the Philippines in order to strengthen our interoperability and working relationships across the range of military operations — from disaster relief to complex expeditionary operations. Addatu is a reconnaissance man with 64th Force Recon Company, Marine Special Operations Group. Fernandez from Greenwich, Connecticut, is a reconnaissance man with 3rd Recon Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Cpl. Joey Holeman

Philippine and U.S. Marines share a meal together during jungle survival training at Ternate, Philippines, Sept. 29, 2015 as part of Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015. The Marines learned basic jungle survival skills, such as building a fire, finding sources of fresh water and catching food. The Philippine Marines taught the U.S. Marines how to use the surrounding environment to self-sustain themselves in the jungle. PHIBLEX 15 is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by U.S. Marine and Navy Forces with the Armed Forces of the Philippines in order to strengthen our interoperability and working relationships across a wide range of military operations — from disaster relief to complex expeditionary operations. The Philippine Marines are reconnaissance men with 64th Force Recon Company, Marine Special Operations Group. The U.S. Marines are reconnaissance men with 3rd Recon Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Philippine and U.S. Marines share a meal together during jungle survival training at Ternate, Philippines, Sept. 29, 2015 as part of Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015. The Marines learned basic jungle survival skills, such as building a fire, finding sources of fresh water and catching food. The Philippine Marines taught the U.S. Marines how to use the surrounding environment to self-sustain themselves in the jungle. PHIBLEX 15 is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by U.S. Marine and Navy Forces with the Armed Forces of the Philippines in order to strengthen our interoperability and working relationships across a wide range of military operations — from disaster relief to complex expeditionary operations. The Philippine Marines are reconnaissance men with 64th Force Recon Company, Marine Special Operations Group. The U.S. Marines are reconnaissance men with 3rd Recon Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Cpl. Joey Holeman

Philippine and U.S. Marines work together to start a fire using bamboo during jungle survival training at Ternate, Philippines, Sept. 29, as part of Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015. The Marines learned basic jungle survival skills, such as building a fire, finding sources of fresh water and catching food. Phiblex 2015 is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by U.S. Marine and Navy Forces with the Armed Forces of the Philippines in order to strengthen our interoperability and working relationships across a wide range of military operations — from disaster relief to complex expeditionary operations.

Philippine and U.S. Marines work together to start a fire using bamboo during jungle survival training at Ternate, Philippines, Sept. 29, as part of Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015. The Marines learned basic jungle survival skills, such as building a fire, finding sources of fresh water and catching food. Phiblex 2015 is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by U.S. Marine and Navy Forces with the Armed Forces of the Philippines in order to strengthen our interoperability and working relationships across a wide range of military operations — from disaster relief to complex expeditionary operations.

Photo by Cpl. Joey Holeman

October is National Energy Action Month, as designated by our Commander-in-Chief and supported by the Office of the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of the Navy. MCICOM GF-1 is driving Energy Action Month activities across Marine Corps Installations throughout the month of October. The goals of Energy Action Month are to raise awareness about energy use and to encourage energy-saving actions in Marines, civilians, and their families. It is MCICOM’s hope that efficient actions learned during Energy Action Month will become sustained habits, leading to increased mission effectiveness, enhanced energy security, and reduced costs.

October is National Energy Action Month, as designated by our Commander-in-Chief and supported by the Office of the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of the Navy. MCICOM GF-1 is driving Energy Action Month activities across Marine Corps Installations throughout the month of October. The goals of Energy Action Month are to raise awareness about energy use and to encourage energy-saving actions in Marines, civilians, and their families. It is MCICOM’s hope that efficient actions learned during Energy Action Month will become sustained habits, leading to increased mission effectiveness, enhanced energy security, and reduced costs.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Warren Peace

Republic of Korea Marine Lance Cpl. Jun Shin, left, provides buddy aid to a U.S. Marine during a gas attack drill as part of Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Gunha-Rhi, Republic of Korea, Sept. 17, 2015. The U.S. and ROK Marines practiced quickly putting on their gas mask and carrying the simulated wounded to safety. KMEP 15-12 is an exercise in a series of continuous bilateral training exercises that enhances the ROK and U.S. alliance, promotes stability on the Korean Peninsula and strengthens ROK and U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. Shin is with 2nd Company, 11th Battalion, 1st Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, ROK Headquarters Marine Corps. The U.S. Marines are with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force under the unit deployment program.

Republic of Korea Marine Lance Cpl. Jun Shin, left, provides buddy aid to a U.S. Marine during a gas attack drill as part of Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Gunha-Rhi, Republic of Korea, Sept. 17, 2015. The U.S. and ROK Marines practiced quickly putting on their gas mask and carrying the simulated wounded to safety. KMEP 15-12 is an exercise in a series of continuous bilateral training exercises that enhances the ROK and U.S. alliance, promotes stability on the Korean Peninsula and strengthens ROK and U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. Shin is with 2nd Company, 11th Battalion, 1st Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, ROK Headquarters Marine Corps. The U.S. Marines are with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force under the unit deployment program.

Photo by Cpl. Tyler Giguere

Republic of Korea Marine Lance Cpl. Jun Shin puts on his gas mask during a gas attack scenario as part of Korea Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Gunha-Rhi, Republic of Korea, Sept. 17, 2015. The U.S. and ROK Marines practiced quickly putting on their gas mask and carrying the wounded to safety. KMEP 15-12 is an exercise in a series of continuous bilateral training exercises that enhance the ROK and U.S. alliance, promote stability on the Korean Peninsula and strengthen ROK and U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. Shin, from Ulsan, ROK, is with 2nd Company, 11th Battalion, 1st Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, ROK Headquarters Marine Corps.

Republic of Korea Marine Lance Cpl. Jun Shin puts on his gas mask during a gas attack scenario as part of Korea Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Gunha-Rhi, Republic of Korea, Sept. 17, 2015. The U.S. and ROK Marines practiced quickly putting on their gas mask and carrying the wounded to safety. KMEP 15-12 is an exercise in a series of continuous bilateral training exercises that enhance the ROK and U.S. alliance, promote stability on the Korean Peninsula and strengthen ROK and U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. Shin, from Ulsan, ROK, is with 2nd Company, 11th Battalion, 1st Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, ROK Headquarters Marine Corps.

Photo by Cpl. Tyler Giguere

Republic of Korea Marine Lance Cpl. Jun Shin, center, supports a U.S. Marine moving to safety during a gas attack drill as part of Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Gunha-Rhi, Republic of Korea, Sept. 17, 2015. The drill was part of KMEP 15-12, an exercise that enhances the ROK and U.S. alliance, promotes stability on the Korean Peninsula and strengthens ROK and U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. Shin is with 2nd Company, 11th Battalion, 1st Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, ROK Headquarters Marine Corps. The U.S. Marines are with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, currently supporting 3rd Marine Division under the unit deployment program.

Republic of Korea Marine Lance Cpl. Jun Shin, center, supports a U.S. Marine moving to safety during a gas attack drill as part of Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Gunha-Rhi, Republic of Korea, Sept. 17, 2015. The drill was part of KMEP 15-12, an exercise that enhances the ROK and U.S. alliance, promotes stability on the Korean Peninsula and strengthens ROK and U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. Shin is with 2nd Company, 11th Battalion, 1st Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, ROK Headquarters Marine Corps. The U.S. Marines are with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, currently supporting 3rd Marine Division under the unit deployment program.

Photo by Cpl. Tyler Giguere

Lance Cpl. Charles Caley guards a combat rubber raiding craft during clandestine operations at Ternate, Philippines, Oct. 1, 2015. The Marines rehearsed clandestine landings and withdrawals with their Filipino counterparts, increasing their mission readiness during maritime raid operations. This training was part of Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015, which is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by U.S. Marine and Navy Forces with the Armed Forces of the Philippines to strengthen our interoperability and working relationships across a wide range of military operations, from disaster relief to complex expeditionary operations. Caley, from La Mirada, Calif., is a reconnaissance man with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Lance Cpl. Charles Caley guards a combat rubber raiding craft during clandestine operations at Ternate, Philippines, Oct. 1, 2015. The Marines rehearsed clandestine landings and withdrawals with their Filipino counterparts, increasing their mission readiness during maritime raid operations. This training was part of Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015, which is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by U.S. Marine and Navy Forces with the Armed Forces of the Philippines to strengthen our interoperability and working relationships across a wide range of military operations, from disaster relief to complex expeditionary operations. Caley, from La Mirada, Calif., is a reconnaissance man with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Cpl. Joey Holeman

Cpl. Wills Brooks, front, and Lance Cpl. Maksimilian Pavloskiy execute scout swimmer techniques during clandestine landing training at Ternate, Philippines, Oct. 1, 2015. The Marines rehearsed clandestine landings and withdrawals with their Filipino counterparts, which increased their mission readiness during maritime raid operations. This training was in part of Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015, which is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by U.S. Marine and Navy Forces with the Armed Forces of the Philippines in order to strengthen our interoperability and working relationships across the range of military operations — from disaster relief, to complex expeditionary operations. Brooks from Nashville, Tenn., is a reconnaissance man with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Pavloskiy from Pittsburgh, Penn., is a reconnaissance man with 3rd Recon Bn, 3rd MarDiv, III MEF.

Cpl. Wills Brooks, front, and Lance Cpl. Maksimilian Pavloskiy execute scout swimmer techniques during clandestine landing training at Ternate, Philippines, Oct. 1, 2015. The Marines rehearsed clandestine landings and withdrawals with their Filipino counterparts, which increased their mission readiness during maritime raid operations. This training was in part of Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015, which is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by U.S. Marine and Navy Forces with the Armed Forces of the Philippines in order to strengthen our interoperability and working relationships across the range of military operations — from disaster relief, to complex expeditionary operations. Brooks from Nashville, Tenn., is a reconnaissance man with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Pavloskiy from Pittsburgh, Penn., is a reconnaissance man with 3rd Recon Bn, 3rd MarDiv, III MEF.

Photo by Cpl. Joey Holeman

Cpl. Wills Brooks, front, and Lance Cpl. Maksimilian Pavloskiy execute scout swimmer techniques during clandestine landing training at Ternate, Philippines, Oct. 1, 2015. The Marines rehearsed clandestine landings and withdrawals with their Filipino counterparts, which increased their mission readiness during maritime raid operations. This training was in part of Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015, which is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by U.S. Marine and Navy Forces with the Armed Forces of the Philippines in order to strengthen our interoperability and working relationships across the range of military operations — from disaster relief, to complex expeditionary operations. Brooks from Nashville, Tenn. is a reconnaissance man with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Pavloskiy from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a reconnaissance man with 3rd Recon Bn, 3rd MarDiv, III MEF.

Cpl. Wills Brooks, front, and Lance Cpl. Maksimilian Pavloskiy execute scout swimmer techniques during clandestine landing training at Ternate, Philippines, Oct. 1, 2015. The Marines rehearsed clandestine landings and withdrawals with their Filipino counterparts, which increased their mission readiness during maritime raid operations. This training was in part of Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015, which is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by U.S. Marine and Navy Forces with the Armed Forces of the Philippines in order to strengthen our interoperability and working relationships across the range of military operations — from disaster relief, to complex expeditionary operations. Brooks from Nashville, Tenn. is a reconnaissance man with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Pavloskiy from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a reconnaissance man with 3rd Recon Bn, 3rd MarDiv, III MEF.

Photo by Cpl. Joey Holeman

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Rafael De Hoyas, center, talks to Philippine and U.S. Marines about clandestine operations at Ternate, Philippines, Oct. 1, 2015. The Marines rehearsed clandestine landings with their Filipino counterparts, which increased their mission readiness during maritime raid operations. This training was in part of Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015, which is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by U.S. Marine and Navy Forces with the Armed Forces of the Philippines in order to strengthen our interoperability and working relationships across a wide range of military operations — from disaster relief, to complex expeditionary operations. De Hoyas from San Antonio, Texas, is a reconnaissance man with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The Philippine Marines are reconnaissance men with 64th Force Reconnaissance Company, Marine Special Operations Group.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Rafael De Hoyas, center, talks to Philippine and U.S. Marines about clandestine operations at Ternate, Philippines, Oct. 1, 2015. The Marines rehearsed clandestine landings with their Filipino counterparts, which increased their mission readiness during maritime raid operations. This training was in part of Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015, which is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by U.S. Marine and Navy Forces with the Armed Forces of the Philippines in order to strengthen our interoperability and working relationships across a wide range of military operations — from disaster relief, to complex expeditionary operations. De Hoyas from San Antonio, Texas, is a reconnaissance man with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The Philippine Marines are reconnaissance men with 64th Force Reconnaissance Company, Marine Special Operations Group.

Photo by Cpl. Joey Holeman

Sgt. John Portugal, left, and Lance Cpl. Tanner Hurst “sugar cookie” themselves during clandestine landing rehearsals at Ternate, Philippines, Oct. 1, 2015. The Marines rehearsed clandestine landings with their Filipino counterparts, which increased their mission readiness during maritime raid operations. During clandestine landings, scout swimmers swim to shore and use the “sugar cookie” method to prevent themselves from being detected by glare or shine from their body and equipment. This training is in part of Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015, which is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by U.S. Marine and Navy Forces with the Armed Forces of the Philippines in order to strengthen our interoperability and working relationships across the range of military operations — from disaster relief, to complex expeditionary operations. Portugal from Vacaville, Calif., is a reconnaissance man with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Hurst from Simi Valley, Calif., is a reconnaissance man with, 3rd Recon Bn., 3rd MarDiv, III MEF.

Sgt. John Portugal, left, and Lance Cpl. Tanner Hurst “sugar cookie” themselves during clandestine landing rehearsals at Ternate, Philippines, Oct. 1, 2015. The Marines rehearsed clandestine landings with their Filipino counterparts, which increased their mission readiness during maritime raid operations. During clandestine landings, scout swimmers swim to shore and use the “sugar cookie” method to prevent themselves from being detected by glare or shine from their body and equipment. This training is in part of Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015, which is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by U.S. Marine and Navy Forces with the Armed Forces of the Philippines in order to strengthen our interoperability and working relationships across the range of military operations — from disaster relief, to complex expeditionary operations. Portugal from Vacaville, Calif., is a reconnaissance man with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Hurst from Simi Valley, Calif., is a reconnaissance man with, 3rd Recon Bn., 3rd MarDiv, III MEF.

Photo by Cpl. Joey Holeman

Philippine Marine Corps Cpl. Randy Bolanio executes a clandestine landing with U.S. Reconnaissance Marines at Ternate, Philippines, Oct. 1, 2015, during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015. The Marines rehearsed clandestine landings with their Filipino counterparts, which increased their mission readiness during maritime raid operations. PHIBLEX 2015 is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by U.S. Marine and Navy Forces with the Armed Forces of the Philippines in order to strengthen our interoperability and working relationships across the range of military operations — from disaster relief, to complex expeditionary operations. Bolanio is a reconnaissance man with 64th Force Reconnaissance Company, Marine Special Operations Group. The U.S. Marines are reconnaissance men with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Philippine Marine Corps Cpl. Randy Bolanio executes a clandestine landing with U.S. Reconnaissance Marines at Ternate, Philippines, Oct. 1, 2015, during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015. The Marines rehearsed clandestine landings with their Filipino counterparts, which increased their mission readiness during maritime raid operations. PHIBLEX 2015 is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by U.S. Marine and Navy Forces with the Armed Forces of the Philippines in order to strengthen our interoperability and working relationships across the range of military operations — from disaster relief, to complex expeditionary operations. Bolanio is a reconnaissance man with 64th Force Reconnaissance Company, Marine Special Operations Group. The U.S. Marines are reconnaissance men with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Cpl. Joey Holeman

Philippine Marine Corps Cpl. Randy Bolanio performs scout swimmer techniques with U.S. Reconnaissance Marines at Ternate, Philippines, Oct. 1, 2015, during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015. The Marines rehearsed clandestine landings with their Filipino counterparts, which increased their mission readiness. PHIBLEX 2015 is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by U.S. Marine and Navy Forces with the Armed Forces of the Philippines in order to strengthen our interoperability and working relationships across the range of military operations — from disaster relief, to complex expeditionary operations. Bolanio is a reconnaissance man with 64th Force Reconnaissance Company, Marine Special Operations Group. The U.S. Marines are reconnaissance men with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Philippine Marine Corps Cpl. Randy Bolanio performs scout swimmer techniques with U.S. Reconnaissance Marines at Ternate, Philippines, Oct. 1, 2015, during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015. The Marines rehearsed clandestine landings with their Filipino counterparts, which increased their mission readiness. PHIBLEX 2015 is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by U.S. Marine and Navy Forces with the Armed Forces of the Philippines in order to strengthen our interoperability and working relationships across the range of military operations — from disaster relief, to complex expeditionary operations. Bolanio is a reconnaissance man with 64th Force Reconnaissance Company, Marine Special Operations Group. The U.S. Marines are reconnaissance men with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Cpl. Joey Holeman

Republic of Korea Marine ranger instructors act as belay men during a company competition among integrated teams of ROK and U.S. Marines during Korean Marine Exchange Program at Yooghuk Dae, Munseu San Mountain, Republic of Korea, Sept. 11, 2015. The U.S. and ROK Marines competed for the fastest company in rappelling, rocking climbing and rope climbing before a sprint to the finish line. KMEP 15-12 is a bilateral training exercise that enhances the ROK and U.S. alliance, promotes stability on the Korean Peninsula and strengthens ROK and U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. The ROK Marines are with 11th Battalion, 1st Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, ROK Headquarters Marine Corps.

Republic of Korea Marine ranger instructors act as belay men during a company competition among integrated teams of ROK and U.S. Marines during Korean Marine Exchange Program at Yooghuk Dae, Munseu San Mountain, Republic of Korea, Sept. 11, 2015. The U.S. and ROK Marines competed for the fastest company in rappelling, rocking climbing and rope climbing before a sprint to the finish line. KMEP 15-12 is a bilateral training exercise that enhances the ROK and U.S. alliance, promotes stability on the Korean Peninsula and strengthens ROK and U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. The ROK Marines are with 11th Battalion, 1st Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, ROK Headquarters Marine Corps.

Photo by Cpl Tyler Giguere

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