New Zealand Defense Force Maj. Gen. Hugh Mcaslan DSD, the Australian Defense Force deputy chief of joint operations, speaks during the Exercise Alon opening ceremony at Puerto Princesa, Philippines, Aug. 15, 2025. Exercise Alon is a bilateral amphibious training activity between the Australian Defence Force and the Armed Forces of the Philippines, supported by Marine Rotational Force -- Darwin and the Royal Canadian Navy. The exercise focuses on enhancing interoperability and readiness to respond to shared security challenges. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and allies and partners and provide a forward postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Keegan Jones)
Date Taken: | 08.14.2025 |
Date Posted: | 08.17.2025 23:15 |
Photo ID: | 9261181 |
VIRIN: | 250815-M-EX118-1052 |
Resolution: | 5709x3808 |
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Location: | PUERTO PRINCESA, PH |
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