U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion and

U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion and Philippine Marines ride to Katungkulan Beach at Marine Barracks Georgio Lim on a combat rubber raiding craft during an amphibious exercise as part of KAMANDAG 3, Oct. 12, 2019. Exercises such as KAMANDAG increase our ability to work together in response to crisis across the military spectrum in order to accomplish the mission, support the local population, and help alleviate human suffering. KAMANDAG is an acronym for the Filipino phrase “Kaagapay Ng Mga Manirigma Ng Dagat,” which translates to “Cooperation of the Warriors of the Sea,” highlighting the partnership between the U.S. and Philippine militaries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mackenzie Carter)