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Philippine and U.S. government and military representatives conduct the “crossing of hands” during the opening ceremony to commence Balikatan 24 at Camp Aguinaldo, Manila, Philippines, April 22, 2024. BK 24 is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences (U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Erica Stanke)

Philippine and U.S. government and military representatives conduct the “crossing of hands” during the opening ceremony to commence Balikatan 24 at Camp Aguinaldo, Manila, Philippines, April 22, 2024. BK 24 is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences (U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Erica Stanke)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Stanke

U.S. military service members stand and salute for the Philippine and U.S. national anthems during the Exercise Balikatan 24 opening ceremony at Camp Aguinaldo, Manila, Philippines, April 22, 2024. BK 24 is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Stanke)

U.S. military service members stand and salute for the Philippine and U.S. national anthems during the Exercise Balikatan 24 opening ceremony at Camp Aguinaldo, Manila, Philippines, April 22, 2024. BK 24 is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Stanke)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Stanke

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Sung Shin, right, a fires and effects integrator, with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, fires a M4 carbine during a Marine Corps Combat Marksmanship Program range part of 2nd Brigades field exercise on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 14, 2024. CMP allows Marines to maintain weapon proficiency by engaging targets in a competitive environment with primary and secondary weapon systems. 5th ANGLICO Marines refined their shooting fundamentals through advanced marksmanship training, enhancing their lethality. Shin is a native of Duluth, GA. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Manuel A. Serrano)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Sung Shin, right, a fires and effects integrator, with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, fires a M4 carbine during a Marine Corps Combat Marksmanship Program range part of 2nd Brigades field exercise on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 14, 2024. CMP allows Marines to maintain weapon proficiency by engaging targets in a competitive environment with primary and secondary weapon systems. 5th ANGLICO Marines refined their shooting fundamentals through advanced marksmanship training, enhancing their lethality. Shin is a native of Duluth, GA. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Manuel A. Serrano)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Manuel Serrano

A U.S. Marine with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, fires an M4 carbine during a Marine Corps Combat Marksmanship Program range as part of 2nd Brigade Platoon’s field exercise on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 14, 2024. CMP allows Marines to maintain weapon proficiency by engaging targets in a competitive environment with primary and secondary weapon systems. 5th ANGLICO Marines refined their shooting fundamentals through advanced marksmanship training, enhancing their lethality. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Manuel A. Serrano)

A U.S. Marine with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, fires an M4 carbine during a Marine Corps Combat Marksmanship Program range as part of 2nd Brigade Platoon’s field exercise on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 14, 2024. CMP allows Marines to maintain weapon proficiency by engaging targets in a competitive environment with primary and secondary weapon systems. 5th ANGLICO Marines refined their shooting fundamentals through advanced marksmanship training, enhancing their lethality. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Manuel A. Serrano)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Manuel Serrano

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christian Montemayor, a fire support Marine, with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, fires an M4 carbine during a Marine Corps Combat Marksmanship Program range as part of 2nd Brigade Platoon’s field exercise on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 14, 2024. This CMP allows Marines to maintain weapon proficiency by engaging targets in a stress-induced environment with primary and secondary weapon systems. 5th ANGLICO Marines refined their marksmanship fundamentals that enhanced their lethality through advanced marksmanship training. Montemayor is a native of San Diego. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Manuel A. Serrano)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christian Montemayor, a fire support Marine, with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, fires an M4 carbine during a Marine Corps Combat Marksmanship Program range as part of 2nd Brigade Platoon’s field exercise on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 14, 2024. This CMP allows Marines to maintain weapon proficiency by engaging targets in a stress-induced environment with primary and secondary weapon systems. 5th ANGLICO Marines refined their marksmanship fundamentals that enhanced their lethality through advanced marksmanship training. Montemayor is a native of San Diego. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Manuel A. Serrano)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Manuel Serrano

Maj. Marcos Azua, the comptroller for the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, helps his son, Martin, do pull-ups on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, April 12, 2024. The Month of the Military Child, celebrated annually in April, recognizes military children for the daily sacrifices and challenges they overcome. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Samuel H. Barge)

Maj. Marcos Azua, the comptroller for the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, helps his son, Martin, do pull-ups on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, April 12, 2024. The Month of the Military Child, celebrated annually in April, recognizes military children for the daily sacrifices and challenges they overcome. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Samuel H. Barge)

Photo by 1st Lt. Samuel Barge

Maj. Marcos Azua, the comptroller for the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, poses with his son, Martin, on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, April 12, 2024. The Month of the Military Child, celebrated annually in April, recognizes military children for the daily sacrifices and challenges they overcome. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Samuel H. Barge)

Maj. Marcos Azua, the comptroller for the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, poses with his son, Martin, on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, April 12, 2024. The Month of the Military Child, celebrated annually in April, recognizes military children for the daily sacrifices and challenges they overcome. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Samuel H. Barge)

Photo by 1st Lt. Samuel Barge

Maj. Marcos Azua, the comptroller for the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, poses with his son, Martin, on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, April 12, 2024. The Month of the Military Child, celebrated annually in April, recognizes military children for the daily sacrifices and challenges they overcome. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Samuel H. Barge)

Maj. Marcos Azua, the comptroller for the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, poses with his son, Martin, on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, April 12, 2024. The Month of the Military Child, celebrated annually in April, recognizes military children for the daily sacrifices and challenges they overcome. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Samuel H. Barge)

Photo by 1st Lt. Samuel Barge

Brig. Gen. Trevor Hall, the commanding general of the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, poses with his daughter, Olivia, on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, April 12, 2024. The Month of the Military Child, celebrated annually in April, recognizes military children for the daily sacrifices and challenges they overcome. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Samuel H. Barge)

Brig. Gen. Trevor Hall, the commanding general of the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, poses with his daughter, Olivia, on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, April 12, 2024. The Month of the Military Child, celebrated annually in April, recognizes military children for the daily sacrifices and challenges they overcome. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Samuel H. Barge)

Photo by 1st Lt. Samuel Barge

Harley Seipel embraces his mother, Col. Petra Seipel, the senior officer in charge of supply and logistics at the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, April 9, 2024. The Month of the Military Child, celebrated annually in April, recognizes military children for the daily sacrifices and challenges they overcome. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Samuel H. Barge)

Harley Seipel embraces his mother, Col. Petra Seipel, the senior officer in charge of supply and logistics at the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, April 9, 2024. The Month of the Military Child, celebrated annually in April, recognizes military children for the daily sacrifices and challenges they overcome. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Samuel H. Barge)

Photo by 1st Lt. Samuel Barge

Lt. Col. Scott Blyleven, an operational planner with the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, and Lt. Col. Melissa Blyleven, a logistics planner with the III Marine Expeditionary Force, walk with their daughter, Hanna, at Camp Courtney Beach, Okinawa, Japan, April 15, 2024. The Month of the Military Child, celebrated annually in April, recognizes military children for the daily sacrifices and challenges they overcome. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Samuel H. Barge)

Lt. Col. Scott Blyleven, an operational planner with the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, and Lt. Col. Melissa Blyleven, a logistics planner with the III Marine Expeditionary Force, walk with their daughter, Hanna, at Camp Courtney Beach, Okinawa, Japan, April 15, 2024. The Month of the Military Child, celebrated annually in April, recognizes military children for the daily sacrifices and challenges they overcome. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Samuel H. Barge)

Photo by 1st Lt. Samuel Barge

Lt. Col. Melissa Blyleven, a logistics planner with the III Marine Expeditionary Force, follows her son, Sam, at Camp Courtney Beach, Okinawa, Japan, April 15, 2024. The Month of the Military Child, celebrated annually in April, recognizes military children for the daily sacrifices and challenges they overcome. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Samuel H. Barge)

Lt. Col. Melissa Blyleven, a logistics planner with the III Marine Expeditionary Force, follows her son, Sam, at Camp Courtney Beach, Okinawa, Japan, April 15, 2024. The Month of the Military Child, celebrated annually in April, recognizes military children for the daily sacrifices and challenges they overcome. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Samuel H. Barge)

Photo by 1st Lt. Samuel Barge

Lt. Col. Scott Blyleven, an operational planner with the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, and Lt. Col. Melissa Blyleven, a logistics planner with the III Marine Expeditionary Force, pose with their children, Sam, Fiona and Hanna, on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, April 15, 2024. The Month of the Military Child, celebrated annually in April, recognizes military children for the daily sacrifices and challenges they overcome. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Samuel H. Barge)

Lt. Col. Scott Blyleven, an operational planner with the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, and Lt. Col. Melissa Blyleven, a logistics planner with the III Marine Expeditionary Force, pose with their children, Sam, Fiona and Hanna, on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, April 15, 2024. The Month of the Military Child, celebrated annually in April, recognizes military children for the daily sacrifices and challenges they overcome. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Samuel H. Barge)

Photo by 1st Lt. Samuel Barge

Fiona Blyleven runs ahead of her brother, Sam, and her father, Lt. Col. Scott Blyleven, an operational planner with the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, on Camp Courtney Beach, Okinawa, Japan, April 15, 2024. The Month of the Military Child, celebrated annually in April, recognizes military children for the daily sacrifices and challenges they overcome. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Samuel H. Barge)

Fiona Blyleven runs ahead of her brother, Sam, and her father, Lt. Col. Scott Blyleven, an operational planner with the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, on Camp Courtney Beach, Okinawa, Japan, April 15, 2024. The Month of the Military Child, celebrated annually in April, recognizes military children for the daily sacrifices and challenges they overcome. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Samuel H. Barge)

Photo by 1st Lt. Samuel Barge

Col. Patrick Seipel and Col. Petra Seipel, both senior officers in charge of supply and logistics at the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade and the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, watch their sons, Harley and Max, climb a tree on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, April 13, 2024. The Month of the Military Child, celebrated annually in April, recognizes military children for the daily sacrifices and challenges they overcome. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Samuel H. Barge)

Col. Patrick Seipel and Col. Petra Seipel, both senior officers in charge of supply and logistics at the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade and the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, watch their sons, Harley and Max, climb a tree on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, April 13, 2024. The Month of the Military Child, celebrated annually in April, recognizes military children for the daily sacrifices and challenges they overcome. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Samuel H. Barge)

Photo by 1st Lt. Samuel Barge

Col. Patrick Seipel and Col. Petra Seipel, both senior officers in charge of supply and logistics at the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing and the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, pose with their sons, Harley and Max, on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, April 13, 2024. The Month of the Military Child, celebrated annually in April, recognizes military children for the daily sacrifices and challenges they overcome. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Samuel H. Barge)

Col. Patrick Seipel and Col. Petra Seipel, both senior officers in charge of supply and logistics at the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing and the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, pose with their sons, Harley and Max, on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, April 13, 2024. The Month of the Military Child, celebrated annually in April, recognizes military children for the daily sacrifices and challenges they overcome. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Samuel H. Barge)

Photo by 1st Lt. Samuel Barge

An MV-22B Osprey attached to Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 268, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, departs Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay in preparation for Marine Rotational Force Darwin (MRF-D) , April 16, 2024. MRF-D is a deployment held in Australia that enhances capabilities and readiness of both of the United States Marine Corps and Australian Defense Force and continues to help strengthen the alliance between the two nations. VMM-268 will serve as the Aviation Combat Element for the upcoming iteration of MRF-D. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Blake Gonter)

An MV-22B Osprey attached to Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 268, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, departs Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay in preparation for Marine Rotational Force Darwin (MRF-D) , April 16, 2024. MRF-D is a deployment held in Australia that enhances capabilities and readiness of both of the United States Marine Corps and Australian Defense Force and continues to help strengthen the alliance between the two nations. VMM-268 will serve as the Aviation Combat Element for the upcoming iteration of MRF-D. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Blake Gonter)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Blake Gonter

U.S. Marines with Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 268, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, prepare an MV-22B Osprey in preparation for Marine Rotational Force Darwin (MRF-D) at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, April 16, 2024. MRF-D is a deployment held in Australia that enhances capabilities and readiness of both of the United States Marine Corps and Australian Defense Force and continues to help strengthen the alliance between the two nations. VMM-268 will serve as the Aviation Combat Element for the upcoming iteration of MRF-D. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Blake Gonter)

U.S. Marines with Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 268, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, prepare an MV-22B Osprey in preparation for Marine Rotational Force Darwin (MRF-D) at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, April 16, 2024. MRF-D is a deployment held in Australia that enhances capabilities and readiness of both of the United States Marine Corps and Australian Defense Force and continues to help strengthen the alliance between the two nations. VMM-268 will serve as the Aviation Combat Element for the upcoming iteration of MRF-D. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Blake Gonter)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Blake Gonter

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Chase Coleman, an aircraft safety observer with Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 268, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, sits on the end of an MV-22B Osprey during preparation for Marine Rotational Force Darwin (MRF-D) at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, April 16, 2024. MRF-D is a deployment held in Australia that enhances capabilities and readiness of both of the United States Marine Corps and Australian Defense Force and continues to help strengthen the alliance between the two nations. VMM-268 will serve as the Aviation Combat Element for the upcoming iteration of MRF-D. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Blake Gonter)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Chase Coleman, an aircraft safety observer with Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 268, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, sits on the end of an MV-22B Osprey during preparation for Marine Rotational Force Darwin (MRF-D) at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, April 16, 2024. MRF-D is a deployment held in Australia that enhances capabilities and readiness of both of the United States Marine Corps and Australian Defense Force and continues to help strengthen the alliance between the two nations. VMM-268 will serve as the Aviation Combat Element for the upcoming iteration of MRF-D. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Blake Gonter)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Blake Gonter

U.S. Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 24, Marine Aircraft Group 24,1st Marine Aircraft Wing, stage transport vehicles at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Apr. 15, 2024. The purpose of MALS-24's Displaced Warrior exercise is to demonstrate their ability to set up power mobile maintenance facilities, assist flight operations and deliver supply support in an austere environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Villasenor)

U.S. Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 24, Marine Aircraft Group 24,1st Marine Aircraft Wing, stage transport vehicles at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Apr. 15, 2024. The purpose of MALS-24's Displaced Warrior exercise is to demonstrate their ability to set up power mobile maintenance facilities, assist flight operations and deliver supply support in an austere environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Villasenor)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Villasenor

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