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U.S. Navy Corpsmen treat simulated casualties for a medical evacuation drill during Artillery Relocation Training Program 23.1 at Ojojihara Maneuver Area, Miyagi, Japan, May 23, 2023. ARTP provides Marines the opportunity to rehearse live-fire operations across a range of climates and conditions, providing combat ready forces in the Indo-Pacific. The Corpsmen and Marines are currently deployed with 3d Battalion, 12th Marines, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael Taggart)

U.S. Navy Corpsmen treat simulated casualties for a medical evacuation drill during Artillery Relocation Training Program 23.1 at Ojojihara Maneuver Area, Miyagi, Japan, May 23, 2023. ARTP provides Marines the opportunity to rehearse live-fire operations across a range of climates and conditions, providing combat ready forces in the Indo-Pacific. The Corpsmen and Marines are currently deployed with 3d Battalion, 12th Marines, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael Taggart)

Photo by U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael Taggart

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 12th Marines, 3d Marine Division, participate in the unit’s deactivation ceremony on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, May 26, 2023. The deactivation is in accordance with Force Design 2030’s modernization efforts. The battalion has played a valuable role in setting conditions for the 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, and future MLRs, to provide combat ready and lethal forces in the Indo-Pacific. 3d MLR and 12th Marines, which is scheduled to transition to an MLR in 2025, will provide ready and capable stand-in forces to the first island chain, bolstering the United States Indo-Pacific Command’s ability to support deterrence efforts and respond to potential crises with allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Israel Chincio)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 12th Marines, 3d Marine Division, participate in the unit’s deactivation ceremony on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, May 26, 2023. The deactivation is in accordance with Force Design 2030’s modernization efforts. The battalion has played a valuable role in setting conditions for the 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, and future MLRs, to provide combat ready and lethal forces in the Indo-Pacific. 3d MLR and 12th Marines, which is scheduled to transition to an MLR in 2025, will provide ready and capable stand-in forces to the first island chain, bolstering the United States Indo-Pacific Command’s ability to support deterrence efforts and respond to potential crises with allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Israel Chincio)

Photo by U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Israel Chincio

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Jason Krumrie, the 0311 monitor with Manpower Management Enlisted Assignments 22, speaks to Marines with 1st Battalion, 7th Marines about retention and reenlistment opportunities as part of the MMEA Roadshow in the Central Training Area on Okinawa, Japan, April 26, 2023. During the MMEA Roadshow, career monitors met with members of the Fleet Marine Force to discuss continuing their careers with the new initiatives available under Talent Management 2030. 1st Battalion, 7th Marines is forward-deployed in the Indo-Pacific with 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program. Krumrie is a native of Manteno, Illinois. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaylen Davis)

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Jason Krumrie, the 0311 monitor with Manpower Management Enlisted Assignments 22, speaks to Marines with 1st Battalion, 7th Marines about retention and reenlistment opportunities as part of the MMEA Roadshow in the Central Training Area on Okinawa, Japan, April 26, 2023. During the MMEA Roadshow, career monitors met with members of the Fleet Marine Force to discuss continuing their careers with the new initiatives available under Talent Management 2030. 1st Battalion, 7th Marines is forward-deployed in the Indo-Pacific with 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program. Krumrie is a native of Manteno, Illinois. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaylen Davis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jaylen Davis

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines provide security for a platoon attack during Stand-in Force Exercise on Okinawa, Japan, Dec.11, 2022. SiF-EX is a Division-level exercise involving all elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force focused on strengthening multi-domain awareness, maneuver, and fires across a distributed maritime environment. This exercise serves as a rehearsal for rapidly projecting combat power in defense of allies and partners in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mario A. Ramirez)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines provide security for a platoon attack during Stand-in Force Exercise on Okinawa, Japan, Dec.11, 2022. SiF-EX is a Division-level exercise involving all elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force focused on strengthening multi-domain awareness, maneuver, and fires across a distributed maritime environment. This exercise serves as a rehearsal for rapidly projecting combat power in defense of allies and partners in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mario A. Ramirez)

Photo by Sgt. Mario Ramirez

U.S. Marines and Sailors with 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, 3d Marine Division, and Philippine Marines with Force Reconnaissance Group, conduct a live-fire range during Balikatan 23 at Marine Base Gregorio Lim, Philippines, April 16, 2023. Balikatan 23 is the 38th iteration of the annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military. The exercise includes three weeks of training focused on amphibious operations, command and control, humanitarian assistance, urban operations and counterterrorism skills throughout northern and western Luzon. Coastal defense training figures prominently in the Balikatan 23 training schedule.

U.S. Marines and Sailors with 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, 3d Marine Division, and Philippine Marines with Force Reconnaissance Group, conduct a live-fire range during Balikatan 23 at Marine Base Gregorio Lim, Philippines, April 16, 2023. Balikatan 23 is the 38th iteration of the annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military. The exercise includes three weeks of training focused on amphibious operations, command and control, humanitarian assistance, urban operations and counterterrorism skills throughout northern and western Luzon. Coastal defense training figures prominently in the Balikatan 23 training schedule.

Photo by U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Scott Aubuchon

Philippine Marines with Force Reconnaissance Group teach jungle survival techniques to U.S. Marines and Sailors with 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, 3d Marine Division during Balikatan 23 at Marine Base Gregorio Lim, Philippines, April 14, 2023. Balikatan 23 is the 38th iteration of the annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military. The exercise includes three weeks of training focused on amphibious operations, command and control, humanitarian assistance, urban operations and counterterrorism skills throughout northern and western Luzon. Coastal defense training figures prominently in the Balikatan 23 training schedule.

Philippine Marines with Force Reconnaissance Group teach jungle survival techniques to U.S. Marines and Sailors with 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, 3d Marine Division during Balikatan 23 at Marine Base Gregorio Lim, Philippines, April 14, 2023. Balikatan 23 is the 38th iteration of the annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military. The exercise includes three weeks of training focused on amphibious operations, command and control, humanitarian assistance, urban operations and counterterrorism skills throughout northern and western Luzon. Coastal defense training figures prominently in the Balikatan 23 training schedule.

Photo by U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Scott Aubuchon

Republic of Korea Marines with 3rd Battalion, 1st Regiment, 2nd Marine Division participate in combined attacks alongside U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines during Korean Marine Exercise Program 23-2 (KMEP) at Rodriguez Live-fire Complex, Republic of Korea, April 5, 2023. KMEP is a series of continuous-combined training exercises designed to enhance the ROK-U.S. Alliance, promote stability on the Korean Peninsula, and strengthen capabilities and interoperability. 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program.

Republic of Korea Marines with 3rd Battalion, 1st Regiment, 2nd Marine Division participate in combined attacks alongside U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines during Korean Marine Exercise Program 23-2 (KMEP) at Rodriguez Live-fire Complex, Republic of Korea, April 5, 2023. KMEP is a series of continuous-combined training exercises designed to enhance the ROK-U.S. Alliance, promote stability on the Korean Peninsula, and strengthen capabilities and interoperability. 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program.

Photo by U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaylen Davis

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines fire an M240B machine gun during combined attacks alongside Republic of Korea Marines with 3rd Battalion, 1st Regiment, 2nd Marine Division during Korean Marine Exercise Program 23-2 (KMEP) at Rodriguez Live-fire Complex, Republic of Korea, April 5, 2023. KMEP is a series of continuous-combined training exercises designed to enhance the ROK-U.S. Alliance, promote stability on the Korean Peninsula, and strengthen capabilities and interoperability. 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program.

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines fire an M240B machine gun during combined attacks alongside Republic of Korea Marines with 3rd Battalion, 1st Regiment, 2nd Marine Division during Korean Marine Exercise Program 23-2 (KMEP) at Rodriguez Live-fire Complex, Republic of Korea, April 5, 2023. KMEP is a series of continuous-combined training exercises designed to enhance the ROK-U.S. Alliance, promote stability on the Korean Peninsula, and strengthen capabilities and interoperability. 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program.

Photo by U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaylen Davis

A Philippine Marine, with Force Reconnaissance Group, Small Unmanned Aircraft System Team 1, instructs a bilateral jungle survival class with U.S. Marines, with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, during Balikatan 23 at Cagayan Airfield, Philippines, April 19, 2023. Balikatan 23 is the 38th iteration of the annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military. The exercise includes three weeks of training focused on amphibious operations, command and control, humanitarian assistance, urban operations and counterterrorism skills throughout northern and western Luzon. Coastal defense training figures prominently in the Balikatan 23 training schedule. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Huynh)

A Philippine Marine, with Force Reconnaissance Group, Small Unmanned Aircraft System Team 1, instructs a bilateral jungle survival class with U.S. Marines, with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, during Balikatan 23 at Cagayan Airfield, Philippines, April 19, 2023. Balikatan 23 is the 38th iteration of the annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military. The exercise includes three weeks of training focused on amphibious operations, command and control, humanitarian assistance, urban operations and counterterrorism skills throughout northern and western Luzon. Coastal defense training figures prominently in the Balikatan 23 training schedule. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Huynh)

Photo by Cpl. Eric Huynh

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kawtamwe Htoo, a satellite communications operator with Headquarters Battalion, 3d Marine Division, establishes satellite communications during Balikatan 23 at Marine Base Gregorio Lim, Philippines, April 11, 2023. Balikatan 2023 is the 38th iteration of the annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military. The exercise includes three weeks of training focused on amphibious operations, command and control, humanitarian assistance, urban operations and counterterrorism skills throughout northern and western Luzon. Coastal defense training figures prominently in the Balikatan 23 training schedule. Htoo, a native of Sherman, Texas, shared his philosophy on small unit leadership saying, “Keep your Marines informed and supervise. Allow your Marines to take on the task in their way. Help them if they need it, that’s how you build a leader.”

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kawtamwe Htoo, a satellite communications operator with Headquarters Battalion, 3d Marine Division, establishes satellite communications during Balikatan 23 at Marine Base Gregorio Lim, Philippines, April 11, 2023. Balikatan 2023 is the 38th iteration of the annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military. The exercise includes three weeks of training focused on amphibious operations, command and control, humanitarian assistance, urban operations and counterterrorism skills throughout northern and western Luzon. Coastal defense training figures prominently in the Balikatan 23 training schedule. Htoo, a native of Sherman, Texas, shared his philosophy on small unit leadership saying, “Keep your Marines informed and supervise. Allow your Marines to take on the task in their way. Help them if they need it, that’s how you build a leader.”

Photo by U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Davin Tenbusc

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Niles J. Jenkins, right, a radio operator, with Headquarters Battalion, 3d Marine Division, conducts radio communications training with Philippine Marines during Balikatan 23 at Marine Base Gregorio Lim, Philippines, April 18, 2023. Balikatan 23 is the 38th iteration of the annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military. The exercise includes three weeks of training focused on amphibious operations, command and control, humanitarian assistance, urban operations and counterterrorism skills throughout northern and western Luzon. Coastal defense training figures prominently in the Balikatan 23 training schedule. Niles is a native of Baltimore, MD.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Niles J. Jenkins, right, a radio operator, with Headquarters Battalion, 3d Marine Division, conducts radio communications training with Philippine Marines during Balikatan 23 at Marine Base Gregorio Lim, Philippines, April 18, 2023. Balikatan 23 is the 38th iteration of the annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military. The exercise includes three weeks of training focused on amphibious operations, command and control, humanitarian assistance, urban operations and counterterrorism skills throughout northern and western Luzon. Coastal defense training figures prominently in the Balikatan 23 training schedule. Niles is a native of Baltimore, MD.

Photo by U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Davin Tenbusch

A Philippine Marine, with Force Reconnaissance Group, Small Unmanned Aircraft System Team 1, instructs a bilateral jungle survival class with U.S. Marines, with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, during Balikatan 23 at Cagayan Airfield, Philippines, April 19, 2023. Balikatan 23 is the 38th iteration of the annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military. The exercise includes three weeks of training focused on amphibious operations, command and control, humanitarian assistance, urban operations and counterterrorism skills throughout northern and western Luzon. Coastal defense training figures prominently in the Balikatan 23 training schedule. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Huynh)

A Philippine Marine, with Force Reconnaissance Group, Small Unmanned Aircraft System Team 1, instructs a bilateral jungle survival class with U.S. Marines, with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, during Balikatan 23 at Cagayan Airfield, Philippines, April 19, 2023. Balikatan 23 is the 38th iteration of the annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military. The exercise includes three weeks of training focused on amphibious operations, command and control, humanitarian assistance, urban operations and counterterrorism skills throughout northern and western Luzon. Coastal defense training figures prominently in the Balikatan 23 training schedule. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Huynh)

Photo by Cpl. Eric Huynh

U.S. Marines with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, secure a landing zone for a U.S. Army landing craft, utility, assigned to 10th Regional Support Group, transporting a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System assigned to 1st Multi-Domain Task Force, during a joint, bilateral, littoral campaign as part of Balikatan 23 on Basco, Philippines, April 24, 2023. The littoral campaign took place over three days, during which the joint and bilateral force secured key maritime terrain on three islands in the Luzon Strait. Balikatan 23 is the 38th iteration of the annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military. The exercise includes three weeks of training focused on amphibious operations, command and control, humanitarian assistance, urban operations and counterterrorism skills throughout northern and western Luzon. Coastal defense training figures prominently in the Balikatan 23 training schedule. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Patrick King)

U.S. Marines with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, secure a landing zone for a U.S. Army landing craft, utility, assigned to 10th Regional Support Group, transporting a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System assigned to 1st Multi-Domain Task Force, during a joint, bilateral, littoral campaign as part of Balikatan 23 on Basco, Philippines, April 24, 2023. The littoral campaign took place over three days, during which the joint and bilateral force secured key maritime terrain on three islands in the Luzon Strait. Balikatan 23 is the 38th iteration of the annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military. The exercise includes three weeks of training focused on amphibious operations, command and control, humanitarian assistance, urban operations and counterterrorism skills throughout northern and western Luzon. Coastal defense training figures prominently in the Balikatan 23 training schedule. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Patrick King)

Photo by Sgt. Patrick King

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Mark Bernal, a landing support specialist with 3d Littoral Logistics Battalion, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, prepares a TRV-50 Tactical Resupply Unmanned Aircraft System to resupply U.S. Marines in the field during Balikatan 23 in Cerab, Philippines, April 21, 2023. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. Bernal is a native of San Antonio, Texas.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Mark Bernal, a landing support specialist with 3d Littoral Logistics Battalion, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, prepares a TRV-50 Tactical Resupply Unmanned Aircraft System to resupply U.S. Marines in the field during Balikatan 23 in Cerab, Philippines, April 21, 2023. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. Bernal is a native of San Antonio, Texas.

Photo by U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler Andrews

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Matthew Edwards, a field artillery cannoneer with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, calls for fire alongside Philippine Marines during Balikatan 23 in Santa Juliana, Philippines, April 24, 2023. Balikatan 23 is the 38th iteration of the annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military. The exercise includes three weeks of training focused on amphibious operations, command and control, humanitarian assistance, urban operations and counterterrorism skills throughout northern and western Luzon. Coastal defense training figures prominently in the Balikatan 23 training schedule.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Matthew Edwards, a field artillery cannoneer with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, calls for fire alongside Philippine Marines during Balikatan 23 in Santa Juliana, Philippines, April 24, 2023. Balikatan 23 is the 38th iteration of the annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military. The exercise includes three weeks of training focused on amphibious operations, command and control, humanitarian assistance, urban operations and counterterrorism skills throughout northern and western Luzon. Coastal defense training figures prominently in the Balikatan 23 training schedule.

Photo by U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jennifer Andrade

U.S. Marines, with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, conduct squad attack drills alongside Philippine Marines during Balikatan 23 in Santa Juliana, Philippines, April 18, 2023. Balikatan 23 is the 38th iteration of the annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military. The exercise includes three weeks of training focused on amphibious operations, command and control, humanitarian assistance, urban operations and counterterrorism skills throughout northern and western Luzon. Coastal defense training figures prominently in the Balikatan 23 training schedule.

U.S. Marines, with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, conduct squad attack drills alongside Philippine Marines during Balikatan 23 in Santa Juliana, Philippines, April 18, 2023. Balikatan 23 is the 38th iteration of the annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military. The exercise includes three weeks of training focused on amphibious operations, command and control, humanitarian assistance, urban operations and counterterrorism skills throughout northern and western Luzon. Coastal defense training figures prominently in the Balikatan 23 training schedule.

Photo by U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jennifer Andrade

Philippine Marines demonstrate martial arts techniques to U.S. Marines, with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, during Balikatan 23 in Santa Juliana, Philippines, April 15, 2023. Balikatan 23 is the 38th iteration of the annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military. The exercise includes three weeks of training focused on amphibious operations, command and control, humanitarian assistance, urban operations and counterterrorism skills throughout northern and western Luzon. Coastal defense training figures prominently in the Balikatan 23 training schedule.

Philippine Marines demonstrate martial arts techniques to U.S. Marines, with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, during Balikatan 23 in Santa Juliana, Philippines, April 15, 2023. Balikatan 23 is the 38th iteration of the annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military. The exercise includes three weeks of training focused on amphibious operations, command and control, humanitarian assistance, urban operations and counterterrorism skills throughout northern and western Luzon. Coastal defense training figures prominently in the Balikatan 23 training schedule.

Photo by U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jennifer Andrade

U.S. Marines with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine division conduct an Mk 153 Shoulder-Launched Multipurpose Assault Weapon demonstration, alongside Philippine Marines, during Balikatan 23 in Santa Juliana, Philippines, April 14, 2023. Balikatan 2023 is the 38th iteration of the annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military. The exercise includes three weeks of training focused on amphibious operations, command and control, humanitarian assistance, urban operations and counterterrorism skills throughout northern and western Luzon. Coastal defense training figures prominently in the Balikatan 23 training schedule.

U.S. Marines with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine division conduct an Mk 153 Shoulder-Launched Multipurpose Assault Weapon demonstration, alongside Philippine Marines, during Balikatan 23 in Santa Juliana, Philippines, April 14, 2023. Balikatan 2023 is the 38th iteration of the annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military. The exercise includes three weeks of training focused on amphibious operations, command and control, humanitarian assistance, urban operations and counterterrorism skills throughout northern and western Luzon. Coastal defense training figures prominently in the Balikatan 23 training schedule.

Photo by U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jennifer Andrade

U.S. Marines with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division demonstrate loading an M777 155mm Howitzer alongside Philippine Marines and soldiers during Balikatan 23 in Santa Juliana, Philippines, April 13, 2023. Balikatan 23 is the 38th iteration of the annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military. The exercise includes three weeks of training focused on amphibious operations, command and control, humanitarian assistance, urban operations and counterterrorism skills throughout northern and western Luzon. Coastal defense training figures prominently in the Balikatan 23 training schedule.

U.S. Marines with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division demonstrate loading an M777 155mm Howitzer alongside Philippine Marines and soldiers during Balikatan 23 in Santa Juliana, Philippines, April 13, 2023. Balikatan 23 is the 38th iteration of the annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military. The exercise includes three weeks of training focused on amphibious operations, command and control, humanitarian assistance, urban operations and counterterrorism skills throughout northern and western Luzon. Coastal defense training figures prominently in the Balikatan 23 training schedule.

Photo by U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jennifer Andrade

Master Sergeant Rick A. Keller, a native of Orlando, Florida, entered the Marine Corps in June of 2002.Throughout his career, Master Sergeant Keller has been assigned as a Machine Gunner and Machine gun Section Leader with 3d Battalion, 2d Marines; Chief Instructor of High Risk Personnel Course,

Master Sergeant Rick A. Keller, a native of Orlando, Florida, entered the Marine Corps in June of 2002.Throughout his career, Master Sergeant Keller has been assigned as a Machine Gunner and Machine gun Section Leader with 3d Battalion, 2d Marines; Chief Instructor of High Risk Personnel Course,

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