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    Philippine marines instruct 3rd Marine Littoral Combat Team on jungle survival during KAMANDAG 10 [Image 2 of 15]

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    The image shows a joint military training exercise between Philippine Marines and what appears to be a U.S. Marine. A Philippine Marine wearing a helmet and camouflage uniform with a 'Philippine Marines' patch is handling a weapon, while a taller soldier in a boonie hat and olive t-shirt observes and assists. The setting appears to be an outdoor training area with a tent canopy visible in the background.

    PAREDES AIR STATION, PHILIPPINES

    06.18.2026

    Photo by Cpl. Ernesto Lagunes 

    3d Marine Division     

    U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Tanner Lapointe, a rifleman assigned to 3rd Littoral Combat Team, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, demonstrates M320 grenade launcher operations to a Philippine marine assigned to 3rd Marine Brigade, before a jungle survival class during KAMANDAG 10 at Paredes Air Station, Philippines, June 18, 2026. The jungle survival course focused on essential fieldcraft skills, including fire starting, trap construction, and food procurement, strengthening Marines’ ability to sustain operations and survive in austere environments. KAMANDAG 10 is a multi-domain, joint, and combined exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and United States military focused on enhancing maritime security, interoperability, contested logistics, and combined readiness throughout the Philippine archipelago. Lapointe is from Wyoming. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ernesto Lagunes)

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    Date Taken: 06.18.2026
    Date Posted: 06.27.2026 01:19
    Photo ID: 9774288
    VIRIN: 260618-M-KJ570-1025
    Resolution: 6198x4132
    Size: 2.67 MB
    Location: PAREDES AIR STATION, PH
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