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TERNATE, Philippines – U.S. Navy corpsmen carry a tent that will be used for a shock trauma aid station during Amphibious Landing Exercise 15 here Sept. 30. PHIBLEX is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines alongside U.S Marine and Navy forces focused on strengthening the partnership and relationships between the two nations across a range of military operations including disaster relief and complex expeditionary operations. The corpsmen are with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. - TERNATE, Philippines – U.S. Navy corpsmen carry a tent that will be used for a shock trauma aid station during Amphibious Landing Exercise 15 here Sept. 30. PHIBLEX is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines alongside U.S Marine and Navy forces focused on strengthening the partnership and relationships between the two nations across a range of military operations including disaster relief and complex expeditionary operations. The corpsmen are with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.

U. S. Marines listen as U.S. Navy Lt. Yonatan Warren explains the history of the Bataan Death March during Amphibious Landing Exercise 15, Oct. 8, 2014. More then 100 Marines visited the memorial over two days to learn more about the events of World War II that occurred in the Philippines. PHIBLEX is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines alongside U.S. Marine and Navy forces focused on strengthening the partnership and relationships between the two nations across a range of military operations including disaster relief and complex expeditionary operations. Warren is the chaplain with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. - U. S. Marines listen as U.S. Navy Lt. Yonatan Warren explains the history of the Bataan Death March during Amphibious Landing Exercise 15, Oct. 8, 2014. More then 100 Marines visited the memorial over two days to learn more about the events of World War II that occurred in the Philippines. PHIBLEX is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines alongside U.S. Marine and Navy forces focused on strengthening the partnership and relationships between the two nations across a range of military operations including disaster relief and complex expeditionary operations. Warren is the chaplain with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.

Philippine and U.S. Marines loaded in U.S. Marine Amphibious Assault Vehicles hit the beach during a mechanized assault in Amphibious Landing Exercise 15 at Naval Education and Training Command, Zambales, Luzon, Philippines, Oct. 5. PHIBLEX is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines alongside U.S Marine and Navy Forces focused on strengthening the partnership and relationships between the two nations across a range of military operations including disaster relief and complex expeditionary operations. The U.S. Marines are with Company I, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade. The Philippine Marines are with 4th Marine Company, Battalion Landing Team - 9. - Philippine and U.S. Marines loaded in U.S. Marine Amphibious Assault Vehicles hit the beach during a mechanized assault in Amphibious Landing Exercise 15 at Naval Education and Training Command, Zambales, Luzon, Philippines, Oct. 5. PHIBLEX is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines alongside U.S Marine and Navy Forces focused on strengthening the partnership and relationships between the two nations across a range of military operations including disaster relief and complex expeditionary operations. The U.S. Marines are with Company I, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade. The Philippine Marines are with 4th Marine Company, Battalion Landing Team - 9.

NAVAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMAND, ZAMBALES, LUZON, Philippines – 1st Lt. William D. Comiskey (left) with brother Barrett O. Comiskey, sister-in-law JoJo and nieces Tara and Sora pose for a photo during a surprise family reunion at a mechanized assault that was part of Amphibious Landing Exercise 15 here, Oct. 5. Barrett traveled with his family from Taipei, Taiwan to the Philippines to surprise his brother after they had not seen each other for over a year. William is an Amphibious Assault Vehicle platoon commander with Company I, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. PHIBLEX is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines alongside U.S Marine and Navy forces. - NAVAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMAND, ZAMBALES, LUZON, Philippines – 1st Lt. William D. Comiskey (left) with brother Barrett O. Comiskey, sister-in-law JoJo and nieces Tara and Sora pose for a photo during a surprise family reunion at a mechanized assault that was part of Amphibious Landing Exercise 15 here, Oct. 5. Barrett traveled with his family from Taipei, Taiwan to the Philippines to surprise his brother after they had not seen each other for over a year. William is an Amphibious Assault Vehicle platoon commander with Company I, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. PHIBLEX is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines alongside U.S Marine and Navy forces.

Philippine and U.S. Marines assault the beach during a simulated raid during Amphibious Landing Exercise 15 in Palawan, the Philippines, October 2, 2014. PHIBLEX is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by the Armed Forces of the Philippines alongside U.S. Marine and Navy forces focused on strengthening the partnership and relationships between the two nations across a range of military operations including disaster relief and complex expeditionary operations. The U.S. Marines are with Company L, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade. - Philippine and U.S. Marines assault the beach during a simulated raid during Amphibious Landing Exercise 15 in Palawan, the Philippines, October 2, 2014. PHIBLEX is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by the Armed Forces of the Philippines alongside U.S. Marine and Navy forces focused on strengthening the partnership and relationships between the two nations across a range of military operations including disaster relief and complex expeditionary operations. The U.S. Marines are with Company L, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade.

USS PELELIU, at sea – U.S. Marines load onto an MV-22B Osprey during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015 on the USS Peleliu (LHA-5) as part of a simulated embassy reinforcement, Oct. 2, 2014. PHIBLEX 15 is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by the Armed Forces of the Philippines alongside U.S. Marine and Navy forces to strengthen interoperability across a range of military operations to include disaster relief and contingency operations. The Marines are with Co. K, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The pilots and crew are from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st MEU. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard Currier) - USS PELELIU, at sea – U.S. Marines load onto an MV-22B Osprey during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015 on the USS Peleliu (LHA-5) as part of a simulated embassy reinforcement, Oct. 2, 2014. PHIBLEX 15 is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by the Armed Forces of the Philippines alongside U.S. Marine and Navy forces to strengthen interoperability across a range of military operations to include disaster relief and contingency operations. The Marines are with Co. K, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The pilots and crew are from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st MEU. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard Currier)

Sergeant Maj. James Roberts (left) and GySgt. Jason M. Whipkey stand on the flight deck of the USS Peleliu (LHA-5) September 10. The Marines were embarked on the ship 13 years ago when it was diverted from Darwin, Australia to Afghanistan in response to the terror attacks on September 11, 2001. Roberts is the Sergeant Major of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and is from Dallas. Whipkey is the platoon sergeant for Weapons Co., Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st MEU and is from Carneys Point, New Jersey. The 31st MEU/Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group is currently conducting Amphibious Integration Training in preparation for the regularly scheduled Fall Patrol ’14. The 31st MEU is the only continuously forward-deployed MEU and is the force of choice for the Asia-Pacific region. - Sergeant Maj. James Roberts (left) and GySgt. Jason M. Whipkey stand on the flight deck of the USS Peleliu (LHA-5) September 10. The Marines were embarked on the ship 13 years ago when it was diverted from Darwin, Australia to Afghanistan in response to the terror attacks on September 11, 2001. Roberts is the Sergeant Major of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and is from Dallas. Whipkey is the platoon sergeant for Weapons Co., Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st MEU and is from Carneys Point, New Jersey. The 31st MEU/Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group is currently conducting Amphibious Integration Training in preparation for the regularly scheduled Fall Patrol ’14. The 31st MEU is the only continuously forward-deployed MEU and is the force of choice for the Asia-Pacific region.

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION YUMA, Ariz.- Capt. Nicholas Dimitruk stands in front of an AV-8B Harrier on the flightline at MCAS Yuma. Dimitruk is a forward air controller with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a native of Wimbledon, England. Dimitruk and the Marines of BLT 3/5 are currently assigned to the 31st MEU as the ground combat element and are conducting pre-deployment preparations in support of the regularly scheduled Fall Patrol of the Asia-Pacific region. - MARINE CORPS AIR STATION YUMA, Ariz.- Capt. Nicholas Dimitruk stands in front of an AV-8B Harrier on the flightline at MCAS Yuma. Dimitruk is a forward air controller with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a native of Wimbledon, England. Dimitruk and the Marines of BLT 3/5 are currently assigned to the 31st MEU as the ground combat element and are conducting pre-deployment preparations in support of the regularly scheduled Fall Patrol of the Asia-Pacific region.

Lance Corporal William Schwappach, left, throws a football as part of a company-level barbecue and sports group function here, Aug. 22. The Marines are with Company K and Battery K, who are both with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The event involved softball, volleyball, tug-of-war, football and a variety of food. Schwappach is a radio operator with the battery and a native of West Palm Beach, Florida. The 31st MEU is the force of choice in the Asian-Pacific region and the only continuously forward-deployed MEU. - Lance Corporal William Schwappach, left, throws a football as part of a company-level barbecue and sports group function here, Aug. 22. The Marines are with Company K and Battery K, who are both with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The event involved softball, volleyball, tug-of-war, football and a variety of food. Schwappach is a radio operator with the battery and a native of West Palm Beach, Florida. The 31st MEU is the force of choice in the Asian-Pacific region and the only continuously forward-deployed MEU.

First Lieutenant Andrew H. Walker engages targets at unknown distances with the Beretta M9 pistol during the Australian Army Skill at Arms Meeting May 3, 2014. The AASAM is an annual weapons based competition where Armed Forces from around the globe compete against one another. Walker is the assistant logistics officer for Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a native of Raleigh, North Carolina. Walker was selected to join the Marine Corps shooting team for the AASAM as a result of his high placement during the 2014 Marine Corps Competition-in-Arms Program Western Division Matches and several years of civilian competitive shooting. - First Lieutenant Andrew H. Walker engages targets at unknown distances with the Beretta M9 pistol during the Australian Army Skill at Arms Meeting May 3, 2014. The AASAM is an annual weapons based competition where Armed Forces from around the globe compete against one another. Walker is the assistant logistics officer for Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a native of Raleigh, North Carolina. Walker was selected to join the Marine Corps shooting team for the AASAM as a result of his high placement during the 2014 Marine Corps Competition-in-Arms Program Western Division Matches and several years of civilian competitive shooting.