John P. Murtha 11th MEU Backload [Image 9 of 12]

U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

10.18.2019

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Kyle Carlstrom  

Amphibious Squadron 5

191018-N-NB544-1347 U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Oct. 18, 2019) U.S. Navy Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Cisca Russell, from Menifee, Calif., assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5, directs a U.S. Marine, assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, aboard Landing Craft, Air Cushion 58 during exercise KAMANDAG 3. USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) is participating in KAMANDAG 3, a Philippine-led bilateral exercise, with participation from Japan, designed to increase counterterrorism, humanitarian assistance, and disaster relief capabilities through military exchanges that strengthen partnership and the ability to rapidly respond to crises throughout the Indo-Pacific region. KAMANDAG is an acronym for the Filipino phrase "Kaagapay Ng Mga Mandirigma Ng Dagat," which translates to "Cooperation of Warriors of the Sea," highlighting the partnership between the U.S. and the Philippine militaries. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kyle Carlstrom)

• Date Taken: 10.18.2019
• Date Posted: 10.21.2019 23:54
• Photo ID: 5850526
• VIRIN: 191018-N-NB544-1347
• Resolution: 4468x2979
• Size: 1.35 MB
• Location: U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY