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A U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5, and a U.S. Marine MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor (VMM) 362 (Rein.), 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, returns to amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), during a ship-to-shore operation of Balikatan 23, April 12, 2023 in the Subic Bay Harbor. 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 shared experiences. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of Makin Island and amphibious transport docks USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations with the embarked 13th MEU to enhance interoperability with Allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Eloise A. Johnson)

A U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5, and a U.S. Marine MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor (VMM) 362 (Rein.), 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, returns to amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), during a ship-to-shore operation of Balikatan 23, April 12, 2023 in the Subic Bay Harbor. 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 shared experiences. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of Makin Island and amphibious transport docks USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations with the embarked 13th MEU to enhance interoperability with Allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Eloise A. Johnson)

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Kendra Helmbrecht

U.S. and Philippine government and senior military leaders pose for a group picture during the closing ceremony to conclude Balikatan 23 at Camp Aguinaldo, Manila, Philippines, April 28, 2023. Over the last three weeks, more than 17,600 personnel trained shoulder-to-shoulder across the Philippines’ northern Luzon and Palawan, increasing proficiency in maritime security, amphibious operations, live-fire training, urban operation, aviation operations, counterterrorism, and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler Andrews)

U.S. and Philippine government and senior military leaders pose for a group picture during the closing ceremony to conclude Balikatan 23 at Camp Aguinaldo, Manila, Philippines, April 28, 2023. Over the last three weeks, more than 17,600 personnel trained shoulder-to-shoulder across the Philippines’ northern Luzon and Palawan, increasing proficiency in maritime security, amphibious operations, live-fire training, urban operation, aviation operations, counterterrorism, and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler Andrews)

Photo by Cpl. Tyler Andrews

U.S. and Philippine senior military leaders furl the exercise flag at the closing ceremony to conclude Balikatan 23 at Camp Aguinaldo, Manila, Philippines, April 28, 2023. Over the last three weeks, more than 17,600 personnel trained shoulder-to-shoulder across the Philippines’ northern Luzon and Palawan, increasing proficiency in maritime security, amphibious operations, live-fire training, urban operation, aviation operations, counterterrorism, and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler Andrews)

U.S. and Philippine senior military leaders furl the exercise flag at the closing ceremony to conclude Balikatan 23 at Camp Aguinaldo, Manila, Philippines, April 28, 2023. Over the last three weeks, more than 17,600 personnel trained shoulder-to-shoulder across the Philippines’ northern Luzon and Palawan, increasing proficiency in maritime security, amphibious operations, live-fire training, urban operation, aviation operations, counterterrorism, and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler Andrews)

Photo by Cpl. Tyler Andrews

Philippine Sailors assigned to Naval Special Operations Units and U.S. Naval Special Warfare operators conduct live fire weapons training in Palawan, Philippines during Balikatan 23, April 19, 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. Naval Special Warfare is the nation’s elite maritime special operations force, uniquely positioned to extend the Fleet’s reach and gain and maintain access for the Joint Force in competition and conflict. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Gaither)

Philippine Sailors assigned to Naval Special Operations Units and U.S. Naval Special Warfare operators conduct live fire weapons training in Palawan, Philippines during Balikatan 23, April 19, 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. Naval Special Warfare is the nation’s elite maritime special operations force, uniquely positioned to extend the Fleet’s reach and gain and maintain access for the Joint Force in competition and conflict. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Gaither)

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Gaither

U.S. and Philippine service members gather for a commander update brief during a command post exercise for Balikatan 23 at Camp Aguinaldo, Philippines, April 21, 2023. Balikatan 23, the 38th iteration of the annual bilateral exercise, included a bilateral command post exercise that strengthened the Allies’ ability to plan, coordinate and provide command and control of maneuver forces in a contested battlespace. Exercises such as Balikatan increase our ability to work together across the spectrum of military operations to respond to crises, support the local population and accomplish our shared mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Fred Garcia)

U.S. and Philippine service members gather for a commander update brief during a command post exercise for Balikatan 23 at Camp Aguinaldo, Philippines, April 21, 2023. Balikatan 23, the 38th iteration of the annual bilateral exercise, included a bilateral command post exercise that strengthened the Allies’ ability to plan, coordinate and provide command and control of maneuver forces in a contested battlespace. Exercises such as Balikatan increase our ability to work together across the spectrum of military operations to respond to crises, support the local population and accomplish our shared mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Fred Garcia)

Photo by Cpl. Fred Garcia

U.S. and Philippine service members gather for a commander update brief during a command post exercise for Balikatan 23 at Camp Aguinaldo, Philippines, April 21, 2023. Balikatan 23, the 38th iteration of the annual bilateral exercise, included a bilateral command post exercise that strengthened the Allies’ ability to plan, coordinate and provide command and control of maneuver forces in a contested battlespace. Exercises such as Balikatan increase our ability to work together across the spectrum of military operations to respond to crises, support the local population and accomplish our shared mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Fred Garcia)

U.S. and Philippine service members gather for a commander update brief during a command post exercise for Balikatan 23 at Camp Aguinaldo, Philippines, April 21, 2023. Balikatan 23, the 38th iteration of the annual bilateral exercise, included a bilateral command post exercise that strengthened the Allies’ ability to plan, coordinate and provide command and control of maneuver forces in a contested battlespace. Exercises such as Balikatan increase our ability to work together across the spectrum of military operations to respond to crises, support the local population and accomplish our shared mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Fred Garcia)

Photo by Cpl. Fred Garcia

U.S. and Philippine service members gather for a commander update brief during a command post exercise for Balikatan 23 at Camp Aguinaldo, Philippines, April 21, 2023. Balikatan 23, the 38th iteration of the annual bilateral exercise, included a bilateral command post exercise that strengthened the Allies’ ability to plan, coordinate and provide command and control of maneuver forces in a contested battlespace. Exercises such as Balikatan increase our ability to work together across the spectrum of military operations to respond to crises, support the local population and accomplish our shared mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Fred Garcia)

U.S. and Philippine service members gather for a commander update brief during a command post exercise for Balikatan 23 at Camp Aguinaldo, Philippines, April 21, 2023. Balikatan 23, the 38th iteration of the annual bilateral exercise, included a bilateral command post exercise that strengthened the Allies’ ability to plan, coordinate and provide command and control of maneuver forces in a contested battlespace. Exercises such as Balikatan increase our ability to work together across the spectrum of military operations to respond to crises, support the local population and accomplish our shared mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Fred Garcia)

Photo by Cpl. Fred Garcia

A U.S. Army High Mobility Artillery Rocket System fires during a littoral live fire event during Balikatan 23 at the Naval Education, Training and Doctrine Command, Philippines, April 26, 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. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Samuel Fletcher)

A U.S. Army High Mobility Artillery Rocket System fires during a littoral live fire event during Balikatan 23 at the Naval Education, Training and Doctrine Command, Philippines, April 26, 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. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Samuel Fletcher)

Photo by Sgt. Samuel C. Fletcher

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Francisco Hernandez, left, a surveillance sensor operator, and Sgt. Luis Cortes, a meteorology and oceanology forecaster, both assigned to the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, assemble a SIMRAD Halo-24 radar during Exercise Balikatan 23 in Antique, Philippines, April 14, 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Quince D. Bisard)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Francisco Hernandez, left, a surveillance sensor operator, and Sgt. Luis Cortes, a meteorology and oceanology forecaster, both assigned to the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, assemble a SIMRAD Halo-24 radar during Exercise Balikatan 23 in Antique, Philippines, April 14, 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Quince D. Bisard)

Photo by Cpl Quince D. Bisard

U.S. Marines with 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct sensing expeditionary advanced base operations during Exercise Balikatan 23 at Naval Education, Training and Doctrine Command, 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Marcus E. Melara)

U.S. Marines with 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct sensing expeditionary advanced base operations during Exercise Balikatan 23 at Naval Education, Training and Doctrine Command, 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Marcus E. Melara)

Photo by Cpl. Marcus E. Melara

U.S. Marines with 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit utilize a SIMRAD Halo-24 radar while conducting sensing expeditionary advanced base operations during Exercise Balikatan 23 at Naval Education, Training and Doctrine Command, 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Marcus E. Melara)

U.S. Marines with 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit utilize a SIMRAD Halo-24 radar while conducting sensing expeditionary advanced base operations during Exercise Balikatan 23 at Naval Education, Training and Doctrine Command, 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Marcus E. Melara)

Photo by Cpl. Marcus E. Melara

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Robert Berner, left, and Cpl. Nathanael Pearson, both intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance systems engineers assigned to the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, assemble a Stingray Antenna during Exercise Balikatan 23 in Antique, Philippines, April 13, 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Quince D. Bisard)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Robert Berner, left, and Cpl. Nathanael Pearson, both intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance systems engineers assigned to the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, assemble a Stingray Antenna during Exercise Balikatan 23 in Antique, Philippines, April 13, 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Quince D. Bisard)

Photo by Cpl Quince D. Bisard

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Sean Kingzio, a Palauan native from 7th Engineer Support Battalion assigned to Marine Corps Engineer Detachment - Palau, poses for a photo at Peleliu, Republic of Palau, April 3, 2023. During this rotational deployment, Navy Seabees and Marine Corps engineers undertake infrastructure projects which benefit local populations in the Indo-Pacific region and enhance the United States’ ability to render support and aid in response to potential disasters or other crises within the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Casandra Lamas)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Sean Kingzio, a Palauan native from 7th Engineer Support Battalion assigned to Marine Corps Engineer Detachment - Palau, poses for a photo at Peleliu, Republic of Palau, April 3, 2023. During this rotational deployment, Navy Seabees and Marine Corps engineers undertake infrastructure projects which benefit local populations in the Indo-Pacific region and enhance the United States’ ability to render support and aid in response to potential disasters or other crises within the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Casandra Lamas)

Photo by Cpl. Casandra Lamas

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Michael P. Fisher, commanding officer Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 311, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), observes the pass and review with former VMFA 311 commanders during a reactivation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 14, 2023. The reactivation and redesignation of VMFA-311 marks the transition for the squadron to the F-35C Lightning II, which brings its unique capabilities to 3rd MAW as a long-range compliment to existing aviation assets. Formerly Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311, the Tomcats have made their mark on Marine Corps aviation for decades, and now will continue their legacy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Trent Randolph)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Michael P. Fisher, commanding officer Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 311, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), observes the pass and review with former VMFA 311 commanders during a reactivation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 14, 2023. The reactivation and redesignation of VMFA-311 marks the transition for the squadron to the F-35C Lightning II, which brings its unique capabilities to 3rd MAW as a long-range compliment to existing aviation assets. Formerly Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311, the Tomcats have made their mark on Marine Corps aviation for decades, and now will continue their legacy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Trent Randolph)

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U.S. Marine Corps Col. Shannon M. Brown, commanding officer, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), congratulates Lt. Col. Michael P. Fisher, commanding officer Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 311, during a reactivation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 14, 2023. The reactivation and redesignation of VMFA-311 marks the transition for the squadron to the F-35C Lightning II, which brings its unique capabilities to 3rd MAW as a long-range compliment to existing aviation assets. Formerly Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311, the Tomcats have made their mark on Marine Corps aviation for decades, and now will continue their legacy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Trent Randolph)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Shannon M. Brown, commanding officer, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), congratulates Lt. Col. Michael P. Fisher, commanding officer Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 311, during a reactivation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 14, 2023. The reactivation and redesignation of VMFA-311 marks the transition for the squadron to the F-35C Lightning II, which brings its unique capabilities to 3rd MAW as a long-range compliment to existing aviation assets. Formerly Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311, the Tomcats have made their mark on Marine Corps aviation for decades, and now will continue their legacy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Trent Randolph)

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Janet Marrufo (left) and Lt. Col. Michael Fisher, both with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 311, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), unfurl the squadron colors during a reactivation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 14, 2023. The reactivation and redesignation of VMFA-311 marks the transition for the squadron to the F-35C Lightning II, which brings its unique capabilities to 3rd MAW as a long-range compliment to existing aviation assets. Formerly Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311, the Tomcats have made their mark on Marine Corps aviation for decades, and now will continue their legacy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Trent Randolph)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Janet Marrufo (left) and Lt. Col. Michael Fisher, both with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 311, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), unfurl the squadron colors during a reactivation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 14, 2023. The reactivation and redesignation of VMFA-311 marks the transition for the squadron to the F-35C Lightning II, which brings its unique capabilities to 3rd MAW as a long-range compliment to existing aviation assets. Formerly Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311, the Tomcats have made their mark on Marine Corps aviation for decades, and now will continue their legacy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Trent Randolph)

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U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 311, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), participate in a reactivation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 14, 2023. The reactivation and redesignation of VMFA-311 marks the transition for the squadron to the F-35C Lightning II, which brings its unique capabilities to 3rd MAW as a long-range compliment to existing aviation assets. Formerly Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311, the Tomcats have made their mark on Marine Corps aviation for decades, and now will continue their legacy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Trent Randolph)

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 311, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), participate in a reactivation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 14, 2023. The reactivation and redesignation of VMFA-311 marks the transition for the squadron to the F-35C Lightning II, which brings its unique capabilities to 3rd MAW as a long-range compliment to existing aviation assets. Formerly Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311, the Tomcats have made their mark on Marine Corps aviation for decades, and now will continue their legacy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Trent Randolph)

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Service members from the Royal Thai Marine Corps, Republic of Korea Navy and Marine Corps, and the U.S. Marine Corps finish the reconstruction of a new roof for Miss Bunnam Inprom’s home during Exercise Cobra Gold 23 at Chanthaburi, Kingdom of Thailand, March 2, 2023. U.S. Marines and partner nations teamed up to build a new roof for Inprom’s home, which was destroyed by termites. Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 and MWSS-172 participated in the 42nd iteration of the Cobra Gold series of exercises, where they lended their engineering expertise to multilateral humanitarian efforts.

Service members from the Royal Thai Marine Corps, Republic of Korea Navy and Marine Corps, and the U.S. Marine Corps finish the reconstruction of a new roof for Miss Bunnam Inprom’s home during Exercise Cobra Gold 23 at Chanthaburi, Kingdom of Thailand, March 2, 2023. U.S. Marines and partner nations teamed up to build a new roof for Inprom’s home, which was destroyed by termites. Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 and MWSS-172 participated in the 42nd iteration of the Cobra Gold series of exercises, where they lended their engineering expertise to multilateral humanitarian efforts.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Rodriguez

Philippine and U.S. military representatives conduct the unfurling of the flag during the opening ceremony to commence Balikatan 23 at Camp Aguinaldo, Manila, Philippines, April 11, 2023. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, improve capabilities, and reinforce the shared security relationship built over decades of training and cooperation. More than 17,600 troops are participating in Balikatan 23, the 38th iteration of the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)

Philippine and U.S. military representatives conduct the unfurling of the flag during the opening ceremony to commence Balikatan 23 at Camp Aguinaldo, Manila, Philippines, April 11, 2023. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, improve capabilities, and reinforce the shared security relationship built over decades of training and cooperation. More than 17,600 troops are participating in Balikatan 23, the 38th iteration of the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert

Capt. Tony Chavez, commanding officer of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), left center, and Capt. Andria Slough, executive officer of Makin Island, front right, give a tour of the flight deck for Vice Adm. Myung Soo Kim, commander, Republic of Korea (ROK) Fleet, center, during a key leader engagement aboard Makin Island for Operation Ssang Yong 2023, March 24 in South Korea. SY23 is a U.S./ROK joint landing drill to strengthen the alliance’s combat readiness, ensure tailored capabilities for defense, and improve interoperability to protect peace by strength. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of Makin Island and amphibious transport docks USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit to enhance interoperability with Allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

Capt. Tony Chavez, commanding officer of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), left center, and Capt. Andria Slough, executive officer of Makin Island, front right, give a tour of the flight deck for Vice Adm. Myung Soo Kim, commander, Republic of Korea (ROK) Fleet, center, during a key leader engagement aboard Makin Island for Operation Ssang Yong 2023, March 24 in South Korea. SY23 is a U.S./ROK joint landing drill to strengthen the alliance’s combat readiness, ensure tailored capabilities for defense, and improve interoperability to protect peace by strength. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of Makin Island and amphibious transport docks USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit to enhance interoperability with Allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joshua Martinez

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