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U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Paul J. Rock Jr., right, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Shinichi Aoki observe an amphibious exercise during KAMANDAG 3 at Katungkulan Beach, Marine Barracks Gregorio Lim, Philippines, Oct. 12, 2019. KAMANDAG helps participating forces maintain a high level of readiness and responsiveness, and enhances combined military-to-military relations, interoperability, and multinational coordination. Rock Jr. is the commander of 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade and the deputy commander of III Marine Expeditionary Force. Aoki is the commander of the JGSDF Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade. 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.

191012-M-DP650-996.JPG Photo By: Staff Sgt. Matthew Bragg

Oct 15, 2019

Katungkulan Beach, Phillipines - U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Paul J. Rock Jr., right, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Shinichi Aoki observe an amphibious exercise during KAMANDAG 3 at Katungkulan Beach, Marine Barracks Gregorio Lim, Philippines, Oct. 12, 2019. KAMANDAG helps participating forces maintain a high level of readiness and responsiveness, and enhances combined military-to-military relations, interoperability, and multinational coordination. Rock Jr. is the commander of 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade and the deputy commander of III Marine Expeditionary Force. Aoki is the commander of the JGSDF Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade. 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.

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