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KAMANDAG

U.S. Marines with Amphibious Assault Company, Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, embark Assault Amphibious Vehicles onto the Philippine Navy’s BRP Tarlac (LD 601) during exercise KAMANDAG, Subic Bay, Philippines, October 2, 2017. Bilateral exercises such as KAMANDAG increase the ability of the United States and the Philippines to rapidly respond and work together during real world terrorist and humanitarian crises, in order to accomplish the mission, support the local population and help mitigate human suffering.

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U.S. Marines and Armed Forces Philippines Launch Inaugural KAMANDAG

U.S. and Philippine Marines disembark from a MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft at Colonel Ernesto P. Ravina Air Base, Philippines, on Oct. 2, 2017. The Osprey is operating in support of exercise KAMANDAG, a bilateral Philippine-U.S. exercise designed to maintain a high level of readiness and enhance bilateral military relations and capabilities.

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KAMANDAG

U.S. Marines with Amphibious Assault Company, Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, embark Assault Amphibious Vehicles onto the Philippine Navy’s BRP Tarlac (LD 601) during exercise KAMANDAG, Subic Bay, Philippines, October 2, 2017. Bilateral exercises such as KAMANDAG increase the ability of the United States and the Philippines to rapidly respond and work together during real world terrorist and humanitarian crises, in order to accomplish the mission, support the local population and help mitigate human suffering.

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KAMANDAG

U.S. Marines with Amphibious Assault Company, Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, embark Assault Amphibious Vehicles onto the Philippine Navy’s BRP Tarlac (LD 601) during exercise KAMANDAG, Subic Bay, Philippines, October 2, 2017. Bilateral exercises such as KAMANDAG increase the ability of the United States and the Philippines to rapidly respond and work together during real world terrorist and humanitarian crises, in order to accomplish the mission, support the local population and help mitigate human suffering.

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Chief of Staff, Armed Forces Philippines Meets US Marines

Gen. Eduardo Manahan Año shakes U.S. Marine Corps LCpl. Barrett’s hand at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows Beach, Hawaii, Sept. 29, 2017. Año is the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Urban Operations is an opportunity to demonstrate the U.S. Marine Corps’ capability to the component commanders and the Chief of Staff of the AFP.

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Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines Meets with PACOM Commander

CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii (Sept. 28, 2018)—Adm. Harry Harris, Commander of U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM), and Gen. Eduardo Año, Chief of Staff for the Armed Forces of the Philippines, review paperwork for the Mutual Defense Board (MDB) and Security Engagement Board (SEB). During Año’s two-day visit to PACOM, he and Harris discussed changes to the MDB and SEB. The MDB provides direct liaison and consultation on military matters of mutual concern to develop and improve both countries’ common defense. The SEB provides the framework and mechanism for continuing liaison and consultation on non-traditional threats to security such as terrorism, transnational crimes, maritime security, and natural and man-made disasters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James Mullen/Released)

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Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines Meets with PACOM Commander

CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii (Sept. 28, 2018) — Adm. Harry Harris, Commander of U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM), and Gen. Eduardo Año, Chief of Staff for the Armed Forces of the Philippines, sign paperwork for the Mutual Defense Board (MDB) and Security Engagement Board (SEB). During Año’s two-day visit to PACOM, he and Harris discussed changes to the MDB and SEB. The MDB provides direct liaison and consultation on military matters of mutual concern to develop and improve both countries’ common defense. The SEB provides the framework and mechanism for continuing liaison and consultation on non-traditional threats to security such as terrorism, transnational crimes, maritime security, and natural and man-made disasters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James Mullen/Released)

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Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines Meets with PACOM Commander

CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii (Sept. 28, 2018) — Adm. Harry Harris, Commander of U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM), and Gen. Eduardo Año, Chief of Staff for the Armed Forces of the Philippines, deliver their closing remarks during a conference for the Mutual Defense Board (MDB) and Security Engagement Board (SEB). During Año’s two-day visit to PACOM, he and Harris discussed changes to the MDB and SEB. The MDB provides direct liaison and consultation on military matters of mutual concern to develop and improve both countries’ common defense. The SEB provides the framework and mechanism for continuing liaison and consultation on non-traditional threats to security such as terrorism, transnational crimes, maritime security, and natural and man-made disasters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James Mullen/Released)

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Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff visits PACOM

CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii (Sept. 28, 2018) — Adm. Harry Harris, Commander of U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM), and Gen. Eduardo Año, Chief of Staff for the Armed Forces of the Philippines, are welcomed at PACOM headquarters during an honors ceremony. During Año’s two-day visit to PACOM, he and Harris will meet to discuss changes to the Mutual Defense Board and Security Engagement Board. The Mutual Defense Board provides direct liaison and consultation on military matters of mutual concern to develop and improve both countries’ common defense. The Security Engagement Board provides the framework and mechanism for continuing liaison and consultation on non-traditional threats to security such as terrorism, transnational crimes, maritime security, and natural and man-made disasters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James Mullen/Released)

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Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff visits PACOM

CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii (Sept. 28, 2018)—Adm. Harry Harris, Commander of U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM), and Gen. Eduardo Año, Chief of Staff for the Armed Forces of the Philippines, are welcomed at PACOM headquarters during an honors ceremony. During Año’s two-day visit to PACOM, he and Harris will meet to discuss changes to the Mutual Defense Board and Security Engagement Board. The Mutual Defense Board provides direct liaison and consultation on military matters of mutual concern to develop and improve both countries’ common defense. The Security Engagement Board provides the framework and mechanism for continuing liaison and consultation on non-traditional threats to security such as terrorism, transnational crimes, maritime security, and natural and man-made disasters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James Mullen/Released)

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Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff visits PACOM

CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii (Sept. 28, 2018)—Adm. Harry Harris, Commander of U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM), presents the Legion of Merit award to Gen. Eduardo Año, Chief of Staff for the Armed Forces of the Philippines, for exceptionally meritorious conduct during an honor ceremony at PACOM headquarters. During Año’s two-day visit to PACOM, he and Harris will meet to discuss changes to the Mutual Defense Board and Security Engagement Board. The Mutual Defense Board provides direct liaison and consultation on military matters of mutual concern to develop and improve both countries’ common defense. The Security Engagement Board provides the framework and mechanism for continuing liaison and consultation on non-traditional threats to security such as terrorism, transnational crimes, maritime security, and natural and man-made disasters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James Mullen/Released)

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Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff visits PACOM

CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii (Sept. 28, 2018) — Adm. Harry Harris, Commander of U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM), and Gen. Eduardo Año, Chief of Staff for the Armed Forces of the Philippines, are welcomed at PACOM headquarters during an honors ceremony. During Año’s two-day visit to PACOM, he and Harris will meet to discuss changes to the Mutual Defense Board and Security Engagement Board. The Mutual Defense Board provides direct liaison and consultation on military matters of mutual concern to develop and improve both countries’ common defense. The Security Engagement Board provides the framework and mechanism for continuing liaison and consultation on non-traditional threats to security such as terrorism, transnational crimes, maritime security, and natural and man-made disasters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James Mullen/Released)

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U.S. and Philippine Service Members Rebuild Schools in Casiguran

U.S. Marines, Philippine military and city officials break ground for renovations at C.J. Torre Elementary School as a part of KAMANDAG in Casiguran, Aurora, Philippines, Sept. 15, 2017.

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Exercise KAMANDAG begins in the Philippines

U.S. Navy HM1 Jackson Dehn with the Cooperative Health Engagement Team teaches lifesaving skills to teachers at Esperanza Elementary School as part of KAMANDAG in Casiguran, Aurora, Philippines, Sept. 12, 2017. Bilateral exercises such as KAMANDAG increase the ability of the United States and the Philippines to rapidly respond and work together during real world terrorist or humanitarian crises, in order to accomplish the mission, support the local population and help mitigate human suffering. Dehn is an independent duty corpsman with 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, and is a native of Demascus, Maryland

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Commander of U.S. Pacific Command visits the Philippines

From (L-R) U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Y. Kim, Commander of U.S. Pacific Command Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., and Philippine President Rodrigo R. Duterte met in Malacañan to discuss U.S. support to the Philippine government for ongoing efforts to end the conflict in Marawi, interoperability between our two militaries, and regional threats, Aug. 24, 2017.

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Commander of U.S. Pacific Command visits the Philippines

From (L-R) Commander of U.S. Pacific Command Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr. and Commander of Western Mindanao Command Lt. Gen. Carlito Galvez Jr. shake hands after their meeting in Zamboanga to discuss the opportunity for future U.S. support in Marawi, Aug. 24, 2017.

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U.S. Marine Corps Commandant Visits the Philippines

(L-R): Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller and Commandant of the Philippine Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Emmanuel Salamat stand in front of Philippine Marines in formation as they prepared to render honors at the Philippine Heroes Memorial in Fort Bonifacio, Aug. 10, 2017.

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U.S. and Filipino Divers Practice Diving and Salvage Techniques on Shipwreck in Manila Bay

Members of Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit One bring two divers up above water after a dive at the MV Captain Ufuk in Manila Bay.

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U.S., Philippines air forces meet for Airman-to-Airman talks

Philippine Air Force (PAF) Lt. Gen. Edgar Fallorina, PAF commanding general, left, and U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Craig Wills, Pacific Air Forces director of strategy, plans and programs, meet for an office call during the Airman-to-Airman (A2A) talks at Villamor Air Base, Manila, Philippines, Aug. 4, 2017. The A2A talks between Pacific Air Forces and the Philippine Air Force is a forum to plan and discuss future operations, activities and actions (OAA) and strengthen the AF-AF relationship. The talks are air forces specific enabling dialogue for regional security cooperation in air operations.

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Cloudy with a chance of jets

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Anthony Ohara, a 35th Operations Support Squadron weather forecaster, briefs Royal Danish Army Capt. Andreas Otterstoem, a 116th Air Support Operations Squadron joint terminal attack controller, on the weather forecast for the day during RED FLAG-Alaska 17-2, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 16, 2017. Along with the Republic of Korea, Misawa's weather Airmen briefed other nations including the Royal Thai Air Force and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.

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