Philippine Marine Corps Col. Wilfredo B. Manalang, Jr., deputy brigade commander of 3rd Marine Brigade, speaks to U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Steven Sprigg, executive officer of Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia, I Marine Expeditionary Force, during the KAMANDAG 7 opening ceremony on Marine Base Rodolfo Punsalang, Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines, Nov. 9, 2023. KAMANDAG is an annual Philippine Marine Corps and U.S. Marine Corps-led exercise aimed at improving bilateral readiness and mutual capabilities in the advancement of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. This year marks the seventh iteration of this exercise and includes participants from Japan, the Republic of Korea, and observers from the United Kingdom. MRF-SEA is a Marine Corps Forces Pacific operational model that involves exchanges with subject matter experts, promotes security goals with Allies and Partners, and positions I MEF forces west of the International Date Line. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ryan H. Pulliam)
| Date Taken: | 11.09.2023 |
| Date Posted: | 11.27.2023 23:38 |
| Photo ID: | 8130562 |
| VIRIN: | 231109-M-TX547-2045 |
| Resolution: | 7008x4672 |
| Size: | 8.66 MB |
| Location: | PUERTO PRINCESA, PH |
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