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    Philippine Marines train on American base for first time ever [Image 4 of 5]

    Philippine Marines train on American base for first time ever

    CAMP SCHWAB, OKINAWA, JAPAN

    07.18.2017

    Photo by Sgt. Ally Beiswanger 

    III Marine Expeditionary Force   

    U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jacob Fahrner observes amphibious operations July 18, 2017 aboard Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan during training with the Philippine Marines and Sailors from Assault Armor Battalion. The Philippine Marine Corps recently purchased amphibious assault vehicles and are working with U.S. Marines to learn different amphibious procedures – such as hand signaling, egress training, and water operations. This is the first time the Philippine military has trained on an American base. “We had a cookout with the Filipinos last weekend and we played soccer together. I think it’s important to maintain these relationships with our allies,” said Fahrner, an AAV crewman and Belleville, New Jersey native. He is with 1st platoon, Charlie Co., 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion attached to Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division through the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ally Beiswanger)

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    Date Taken: 07.18.2017
    Date Posted: 07.23.2017 20:49
    Photo ID: 3576853
    VIRIN: 170718-M-WW697-387
    Resolution: 5760x3840
    Size: 3.3 MB
    Location: CAMP SCHWAB, OKINAWA, JP
    Hometown: BELLEVILLE, NJ, US

    Web Views: 141
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