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    3rd Marine Littoral Regiment disembarks for maritime key terrain security operations during KAMANDAG 10 [Image 18 of 25]

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    A military landing craft or roll-on/roll-off vessel has its bow ramp lowered onto a sandy beach, with multiple military vehicles loaded on the deck ready for offloading. The blue-hulled vessel bears the text 'SAFETY FIRST' on its superstructure. The scene appears to be an amphibious landing or beach offload operation in a tropical or coastal environment.

    CALAYAN, PHILIPPINES

    06.22.2026

    Photo by 2nd Lt. John Kim 

    3d Marine Division     

    Tactical vehicles assigned to 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, are prepared for offload from a Philippine surface connector in support of maritime key terrain security operations during KAMANDAG 10 at Calayan, Philippines, June 22, 2026. 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 2nd Lt. John Kim)

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    Date Taken: 06.22.2026
    Date Posted: 06.26.2026 22:55
    Photo ID: 9774742
    VIRIN: 260622-M-NV743-1367
    Resolution: 2733x4092
    Size: 2.46 MB
    Location: CALAYAN, PH
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    A large roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessel or landing craft is loaded with numerous military vehicles at a tropical port location. The vehicles appear to be a mix of tan and olive-green military trucks and tactical vehicles, densely packed on the deck. A worker in an orange jumpsuit is visible on the port side, and palm trees and low buildings are visible in the background.
    A Filipino soldier in full combat gear walks alongside military vehicles, identifiable by the Philippine flag patch on his left shoulder. The soldier is equipped with a helmet, tactical vest, backpack, and appears to be carrying a weapon. Multiple olive-drab military trucks or HMMWVs are visible in the background, suggesting a military convoy or staging area.
    A young male soldier in full combat gear stands among military vehicles in what appears to be a staging or deployment area. He is wearing camouflage fatigues with tactical vest and patches, holding a rifle, and appears alert and focused. The background contains multiple olive-drab military trucks and equipment.
    A military amphibious landing craft (marked 'LCTMC14') has beached on a sandy shoreline with its bow ramp lowered, allowing military vehicles and personnel to disembark. A larger white civilian-style vessel is moored alongside or nearby in the background. The scene appears to depict a military logistics or amphibious assault exercise near a tropical coastline.
    A blue landing craft (marked 'LCTIMC14') is beached on a white sandy shore with its bow ramp lowered onto the beach, facilitating the offloading of military vehicles. A larger white and blue ferry or roll-on/roll-off vessel is positioned alongside or behind the landing craft in calm, turquoise waters. The scene appears to depict a military or humanitarian logistics operation at a remote island location.
    A military landing craft with an open bow ramp is beached on a sandy shoreline, with a military tactical truck visible on the vessel's deck in the process of being offloaded. A civilian ro-ro ferry vessel is docked adjacent to the landing craft. The scene appears to depict a combined military and civilian maritime offloading operation at a tropical coastal location.
    A military tactical vehicle is being offloaded from a landing craft onto a sandy beach in a tropical location. The operation appears to be an amphibious beach landing exercise or logistics operation, with personnel visible near the vessel's ramp. The setting features clear turquoise water, white sand, and a tree-lined coastline in the background.
    A tropical beach scene featuring a military-style olive green truck parked on white sand alongside several traditional Filipino outrigger boats (bancas). A flagpole with what appears to be the Philippine flag is visible on the right side, with lush palm trees and a forested hill in the background. The setting suggests a coastal community in the Philippines with both military and fishing activity present.
    Military vehicles are being offloaded from a landing craft onto a beach or shore during an amphibious operation. A tan/desert-colored Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) is driving down the ramp of the vessel while additional military trucks and personnel are visible inside the craft. Personnel in military uniforms and at least one individual in a high-visibility safety vest are directing the operation.
    A U.S. Marine Corps Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) is being offloaded from a landing craft onto a sandy beach via a metal ramp. The vehicle bears visible USMC markings and is accompanied by a second military truck behind it. The tropical setting, with palm trees and turquoise water, suggests a beach landing exercise or amphibious operation.
    The image shows a dry-docked or beached landing craft or ferry vessel at what appears to be a small port or waterfront facility in a tropical location. The vessel's bow ramp is lowered, revealing the interior cargo deck loaded with barrels and equipment. A gantry crane structure spans the vessel, and uniformed personnel are visible in the background near shore-side buildings.
    The image shows a narrow corridor between two rows of tightly packed military vehicles, viewed from ground level looking toward what appears to be a vessel's ramp or loading structure in the background. Orange tie-down straps are visible on the ground between the vehicles, indicating the vehicles are secured in place, likely aboard a military transport ship or staging area. The vehicles include olive-drab and tan/desert-colored military trucks consistent with U.S. Army equipment.
    A blue landing craft or cargo vessel marked 'LCTIMG 14' is beached or docked at a shallow shoreline with a ramp deployed onto a sandy beach. Behind it, a larger white passenger or cargo ferry with the text 'SAFETY FIRST' on its hull is moored alongside. The scene appears to be a coastal loading/unloading operation in clear tropical waters.
    Military personnel are conducting an amphibious landing or offloading operation from a roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) ferry vessel onto a beach ramp. Military trucks and vehicles are being driven off the vessel's bow ramp while soldiers walk alongside them. Two military personnel in the foreground observe the operation from the shore.
    A military tactical vehicle with an olive drab canvas cover is being offloaded or loaded at a port facility via a ship's ramp or landing craft. The vehicle appears to be a modern military truck, likely a variant of the JLTV or similar tactical wheeled vehicle, positioned on a dock or vessel ramp. Tropical vegetation and port infrastructure are visible in the background.
    Three military personnel in MARPAT (Marine pattern) camouflage uniforms and tactical gear are gathered near a military vehicle at what appears to be a compound entrance or gate. They appear to be conducting a briefing or coordinating before an operation in what looks like a tropical or subtropical environment. A building and civilians are visible in the background.
    A convoy of mixed military vehicles is staged on a port or dock area in front of what appears to be a civilian or military vessel. The vehicles include tan/desert-colored Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs), a green armored vehicle, a utility terrain vehicle (UTV) with camouflage netting, and a medium tactical truck. The scene suggests a loading, offloading, or staging operation at a waterfront facility.
    A military landing craft or roll-on/roll-off vessel has its bow ramp lowered onto a sandy beach, with multiple military vehicles loaded on the deck ready for offloading. The blue-hulled vessel bears the text 'SAFETY FIRST' on its superstructure. The scene appears to be an amphibious landing or beach offload operation in a tropical or coastal environment.
    A military tactical vehicle, identifiable as an Oshkosh JLTV (Joint Light Tactical Vehicle) painted in olive drab, is traveling along a coastal road in what appears to be the Philippines, as indicated by the Philippine flags visible in the scene. A soldier in camouflage uniform is positioned in the turret hatch on top of the vehicle. The setting features a tropical beach environment with fishing boats, palm trees, and local structures in the background.
    Military personnel in camouflage uniforms are positioned along a low concrete wall on what appears to be a beach or coastal area, accompanied by multiple tan/beige MRAP-type armored military vehicles. Civilians, including children, are visible observing from a nearby two-story building balcony and surrounding areas. The scene suggests a military exercise, deployment, or humanitarian operation in a tropical coastal location.
    Multiple tan/desert-colored military tactical vehicles, appearing to be Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) or similar MRAPs, are parked in a tropical coastal setting. The vehicles are staged near what appears to be a Coast Guard station building, visible behind a weathered concrete seawall. The tropical vegetation, architecture, and coastal environment suggest a Pacific island location, possibly Guam or a similar U.S. territory.
    Military personnel are loading or unloading a mud-covered tactical utility vehicle (likely a Polaris MRZR or similar light tactical vehicle) onto or off a vessel using heavy chains and crane rigging. At least three soldiers in camouflage uniforms are visible, with one giving a thumbs-up signal, suggesting active coordination of the lift operation. The setting appears to be a ship's deck or cargo ramp in a port or coastal environment.
    Military personnel are operating in a sandy coastal area with tactical vehicles, including a mud-covered utility terrain vehicle (UTV) in the foreground and what appears to be a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) in the background. Soldiers in camouflage uniforms are moving around the vehicles in what appears to be a training exercise or operational deployment. The tropical setting, indicated by palm trees and local structures, suggests a location in a Pacific or Southeast Asian region.
    A landing craft vessel has beached on a sandy shoreline, with its bow ramp lowered to allow vehicle offloading. A Philippine National Police (PNP) vehicle marked 'PULISIYA' and identified as belonging to 'Calayan Police Station' is being driven off the ramp onto the beach. Military personnel and civilians are gathered around to assist with the unloading operation.
    A military service member in camouflage uniform stands near a landing craft or ferry ramp at a coastal dock, interacting with several civilians. The setting appears to be a tropical location with clear blue water visible in the background. The scene suggests a military-civilian engagement or coordination activity at a port.

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