U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Tristan Ortega, left, a fixed-wing safety equipment mechanic, assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, Marine Air Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III MEF, and a Philippine Air Force airman shake hands during foreign disaster relief operations at Clark Air Base, Philippines, Nov. 13, 2025. At the request of the Government of the Philippines, the U.S. military is working alongside the Armed Forces of the Philippines to provide foreign disaster relief support to communities affected by consecutive Typhoons Kalmaegi (Tino) and Fung-Wong (Uwan), which caused extensive damage and tragic loss of life. The forward presence and ready posture of United States Indo-Pacific Command in the region facilitates rapid and effective response to crisis, demonstrating the U.S.’s commitment to Allies and partners during times of need. Ortega is a native of Massachusetts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexis Ballin)
| Date Taken: | 11.13.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 11.14.2025 01:53 |
| Photo ID: | 9387013 |
| VIRIN: | 251113-M-EJ587-1285 |
| Resolution: | 6847x4567 |
| Size: | 3.8 MB |
| Location: | CLARK AIR BASE, PH |
| Web Views: | 46 |
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