Pilots from United Arab Emirates Army Aviation Task Force 14 and Task Force Thunder, 159th Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, review the plan of action before a combined mission June 28 to destroy insurgent repeater towers in southern Afghanistan. This was the first time the two army aviation task forces had worked together in an effort in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (Photo by Spc. Jennifer Andersson)

ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE BASE DARWIN, Australia (April 20, 2016) - A C-17 Globemaster III, carrying U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367 and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24, as well as one UH-1Y Venom helicopter, lands at Royal Australian Air Force Base. The Marines, acting as the Aviation Combat Element in a 1,250 member Marine Air-Ground Task Force capability, will provide air support for Marine Rotation Force - Darwin with four UH-1Y Venom helicopters. MRF-D is a six-month deployment of Marines into Darwin, Australia, where they will conduct exercises and train with the Australian Defence Forces, strengthening the U.S.-Australia alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mandaline Hatch/Released)160420-M-NL297-037

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Philippine Marine Maj. Gen. Jimmy Larida, center, speaks with U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. N.E. "Rick" Nelson, right, and Col. Mark Walter, left, during a training event where Service members from both nations executed high altitude low-opening and static line jumps from a MV-22B Osprey aircraft May 13, 2014 in Basa, Philippines during Balikatan 2014. In its 30th iteration, Balikatan is an annual bilateral exercise between the U.S. and the Republic of the Philippines and aims at building both nations interoperability during joint planning, contingency, humanitarian and disaster relief operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Abbey M. Perria/Released)

U.S. Marines provide suppressing fire as Philippine Marines close in on their objective May 12, 2014 in Crow Valley, Philippines during Balikatan 2014. The maneuvers were part of the culminating event between the ground combat element of U.S. Forces Balikatan and the Philippine Marines. Balikatan is an annual bilateral exercise promoting interoperability between the two countries and enhancing their commitment to security, stability, and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. The U.S. Marines are with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program. The Philippines are with 11th Marine Battalion, Philippine Marine Corp. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lena Wakayama/Released)

CLARK AIR BASE, Republic of the Philippines – Maj. Ferdinand Liwag gets oriented with the Super Cobra before a flight during Balikatan here May 12, 2014. Senior service members of the PAF rode in the front seat of the Cobra to compare how Marines conduct flight operations versus themselves. Balikatan, in its 30th iteration, is a bilateral exercise between the U.S. and the Republic of the Philippines and aims at building both nations interoperability during joint planning, contingency, humanitarian and disaster relief operations. Liwag is a McDonnell Douglas 520 Military Gunship pilot with the 18th Attack Squadron, 15th Strike Wing. The Super Cobra is with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Abbey M. Perria/Released)

CLARK AIR BASE, Republic of the Philippines – Capt. William Oren, front left, familiarizes members of the Philippine Air Force with the Super Cobra before a flight during Balikatan, here May 12, 2014. Senior service members of the PAF rode in the front seat of the Cobra to compare how Marines conduct flight operations versus themselves. Balikatan, in its 30th iteration, is a bilateral exercise between the U.S. and the Republic of the Philippines and aims at building both nations interoperability during joint planning, contingency, humanitarian and disaster relief operations. Oren is an AH-1W attack pilot with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing under the Unit Deployment Program. The PAF service members are McDonnell Douglas 520 Military Gunship pilots with the 18th Attack Squadron, 15th Strike Wing. The Super Cobra is with HMLA-469, MAG-12, 1st MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Abbey M. Perria/Released)

CLARK AIR BASE, Republic of the Philippines – Capt. William Oren and Maj. Ferdinand Liwag prepare for takeoff during Balikatan here May 12, 2014. Senior service members of the PAF rode in the front seat of the Cobra to compare how Marines conduct flight operations versus themselves. Balikatan, in its 30th iteration, is a bilateral exercise between the U.S. and the Republic of the Philippines and aims at building both nations interoperability during joint planning, contingency, humanitarian and disaster relief operations. Oren is an AH-1W attack pilot with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing under the Unit Deployment Program. Liwag is a McDonnell Douglas 520 Military Gunship pilot with the 18th Attack Squadron, 15th Strike Wing. The Super Cobra is with HMLA-469, MAG-12, 1st MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Abbey M. Perria/Released)

Philippine and U.S. Marines exchange greetings before boarding an MV-22B Osprey aircraft to practice parachuting techniques May 13, 2014 at Basa, Philippines during Balikatan 2014. Balikatan is an annual training exercise that strengthens the interoperability between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military in their commitment to regional security and stability, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Matthew Sissel/Released)

CMC AND CCR ( first day of the Life)

CLARK AIR BASE, Republic of the Philippines – Capt. William Oren, far left, familiarizes members of the Philippine Air Force with the Super Cobra before a flight during Balikatan, here May 12, 2014. Senior service members of the PAF rode in the front seat of the Cobra to compare how Marines conduct flight operations versus themselves. Balikatan, in its 30th iteration, is a bilateral exercise between the U.S. and the Republic of the Philippines and aims at building both nations interoperability during joint planning, contingency, humanitarian and disaster relief operations. Oren is an AH-1W attack pilot with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing under the Unit Deployment Program. The PAF service members are McDonnell Douglas 520 Military Gunship pilots with the 18th Attack Squadron, 15th Strike Wing. The Super Cobra is with HMLA-469, MAG-12, 1st MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Abbey M. Perria/Released)

CLARK AIR BASE, Republic of the Philippines – Lance Cpl. David Landa, a La Puenta, CA native instructs Staff Sgt. Henry B. San Juan from the Philippine Air Force on the proper use and handling of aircraft crash recovery equipment at Balikatan 2014 May 6 Clark Air Base. BK14, in its 30th iteration, is an annual bilateral exercise between the U.S. and the Republic of the Philippines and aims at building the nations interoperability during joint planning, contingency, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. The demonstration is part of a series of lessons to improve the effectiveness of joint operations between aircraft rescue and firefighting Marines and fire protection PAF. Landa is an aircraft rescue and firefighting specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. San Juan is a fire protection specialist with 600th Air Base Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Raymond Mills/Released)

South AUSTRALIA, Australia (July 10, 2016) - U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Steven M. Sutey, Commanding Officer, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin, greets Maj. Gen. Paul D. McLachlan, Commanding Officer, 1st Division, Australian Army, during Exercise Hamel in Cultana Training Area. Exercise Hamel is a trilateral training exercise with Australian, New Zealand, and U.S. forces to enhance cooperation, trust, and friendship. Sutey is from Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Osvaldo L. Ortega III/Released) 160710-M-YN982-004

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DARWIN, Australia ( April 25, 2016) - U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force - Darwin (MRF-D) march in the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) Day parade in Darwin, Northern Territory. ANZAC Day commemorates the anniversary of the landing of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps on the shores of Gallipoli during World War I and has become a holiday in Australia and New Zealand to honor veterans. MRF-D Marines honored the holiday by marching in the parade and participating in ceremonies. MRF-D allows Marines and members of the Australian Defence Force to learn about one another's customs and traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlos Cruz Jr. /Released) 60425-M-KE800-215

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Philippine Marines assigned to 311th Marine Company, 11th Marine Battalion, perform a squad level fire and maneuver technique while their U.S. Marine Corps counterparts supplied suppressive machine gun fire during live-fire exercises May 9, 2014, at Crow Valley, Philippines, for Balikatan 2014. The two nation's Marines partnered together to increase efficiency and effectiveness in assaulting an enemy position. Balikatan is an annual training exercise that strengthens the interoperability between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military in their commitment to regional security and stability, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joey S. Holeman, Jr./Released)

Starting out on the patrol.

Soldiers from the 1st Battalion The Royal Welsh at patrol Base Shaheed providing security and dominating the ground. (UK/MOD Crown Copyright 2010 Photo by Major Paul Smyth)

Philippine Marines prepare to assault a target while mortars are fired during a bilateral live-fire exercise with U.S. Marines May 12, 2014 at Crow Valley, Philippines, as part of Balikatan 2014. The platoon-level exercise was part of Balikatan 2014 and featured mortars, rockets, machine guns and platoon rushes towards a simulated enemy. Balikatan is an annual training exercise that strengthens the interoperability between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military in their commitment to regional security and stability, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Matthew Sissel/Released)

Col. Takashi Goto, a commander with the Japan Ground Self Defense Force, addresses Soldiers of 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 7th Infantry Division, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., and members of the JGSDF during the opening ceremony for Operation Rising Thunder at Yakima Training Center, Yakima, Wash., Sept. 2. Operation Rising Thunder allowed Soldiers to train with the JGSDF to help increase their combined forces experience. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Mark Miranda, 7th Infantry Division Public Affairs)

Soldiers from 2-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 7th Infantry Division, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., participate in the opening ceremony for Operation Rising Thunder at Yakima Training Center, Yakima, Wash., Sept. 2. Operation Rising Thunder allowed Soldiers to train with the Japan Ground Self Defense Force to help increase their combined forces experience. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Cody Quinn, 28th Public Affairs Detachment)

Filipino children line up to use a fire hose with the help of members of U.S. Air Force Crash Fire Rescue at Clark Air Base, Philippines May 10, 2014 during a static aircraft display for Balikatan 2014. The event gave the opportunity for members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and their families as well as the community to get up close and personal with Philippine and U.S. aircraft. Balikatan is an annual training exercise that strengthens the interoperability between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military and their commitment to regional security and stability, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Matthew Sissel/Released)

Retired Philippine Air Force Gen. Eduardo S. L. Oban Jr. converses with U.S. Marine Col. Brian W. Cavanaugh at a static display May 10 at Clark Air Field, Philippines during Balikatan 2014. The static display gave the opportunity for members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and their families to get up close and personal with Philippine and U.S. aircraft. Balikatan is an annual training exercise that strengthens the interoperability between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military and their commitment to regional security and stability, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. Oban is a former chief of staff of the AFP, and Cavanaugh is the commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lena Wakayama/Released)

A Filipino child dons on military equipment belonging to U.S. joint terminal attack controller as part of a static aircraft display May 10, 2014 at Clark Air Base during Balikatan 2014. The event gave the opportunity for members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and their families as well as the community to get up close and personal with Philippine and U.S. aircraft. Balikatan is an annual training exercise that strengthens the interoperability between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military and their commitment to regional security and stability, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Matthew Sissel/Released)

A Philippine Marine platoon leader observes his troops during live-fire bilateral training with U.S. Marines May 12, 2014 at Crow Valley, Philippines. The platoon-level exercise was part of Balikatan 2014 and featured mortars, rockets, machine guns and platoon rushes toward a simulated enemy. Balikatan is an annual training exercise that strengthens the interoperability between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military in their commitment to regional security and stability, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Matthew Sissel/Released)

A break next to a small waterwheel kicking out about 10 kilowatts of electricity. Soldiers from the 1st Battalion The Royal Welsh at patrol Base Shaheed providing security and dominating the ground. (UK/MOD Crown Copyright 2010 Photo by Major Paul Smyth)

Philippine Marines raise their thumb to signal their weapons are clear after performing squad fire and maneuver training events May 8, 2014, at Crow Valley, Philippines, during Balikatan 2014. The Philippine Marines rushed across a field while U.S. Marines supplied machine gun supporting fire. The bilateral training increased the Philippine and U.S. Marines capabilities for combined operations. Balikatan is an annual training exercise that strengthens the interoperability between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military in their commitment to regional security and stability, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joey S. Holeman, Jr./Released)

Retired Philippine Air Force Gen. Eduardo S. L. Oban Jr. converses with U.S. Marine Col. Brian W. Cavanaugh at a static display May 10 at Clark Air Field, Philippines during Balikatan 2014. The static display gave the opportunity for members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and their families to get up close and personal with Philippine and U.S. aircraft. Balikatan is an annual training exercise that strengthens the interoperability between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military and their commitment to regional security and stability, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. Oban is a former chief of staff of the AFP, and Cavanaugh is the commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lena Wakayama/Released)

Checking for signs of trouble.

Soldiers from the 1st Battalion The Royal Welsh at patrol Base Shaheed providing security and dominating the ground. (UK/MOD Crown Copyright 2010 Photo by Major Paul Smyth)

Interesting that the craft is named JUNO. That was the code name of the beach in Normandy where the Canadian forces put ashore on DDay 1944. Maybe a tribute, unfortunately I never had chance to ask. It is moored in a secure section of the harbour where a pass is needed to enter.

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Brig. Gen. Steven R. Rudder visits with Marines during a static display May 10 at Clark Air Field, Philippines during Balikatan 2014. Balikatan is a Philippine term meaning “shoulder-to-shoulder,” which encompasses the spirit of the bilateral exercise. Rudder is the commanding general of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The Marines are aircraft rescue and firefighting specialists with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lena Wakayama/Released)

Philippine Marines assigned to 311th Marine Company, 11th Marine Battalion, pose for a photo during Balikatan 2014 prior to performing squad level exercises with their U.S. Marine Corps counterparts May 9, 2014, at Crow Valley, Philippines. Balikatan is an annual training exercise that strengthens the interoperability between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military in their commitment to regional security and stability, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joey S. Holeman, Jr./Released)

Philippine Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ronnie Angara uses shears, commonly known as the Jaws of Life, to cut into a barrel as U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. David Landa observes during a Balikatan 2014 training event May 6, 2014, at Clark Air Base, Philippines. In its 30th year, Balikatan is an annual training exercise that strengthens the interoperability between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military in their commitment to regional security and stability, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. The training is part of a series of combined events aimed to improve the effectiveness between aircraft rescue and firefighting Marines and fire protection Philippine Airmen. Landa is an aircraft rescue and firefighting specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. Angara is a fire protection technician with 600th Air Base Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Abbey M. Perria/Released)

Filipino children turn on the fire hose as Airmen from U.S. Air Force Crash Fire Rescue look on during a static aircraft display May 10, 2014 at Clark Air Base, Philippines for Balikatan 2014. The event gave the opportunity for members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and their families as well as the community to get up close and personal with Philippine and U.S. aircraft. Balikatan is an annual training exercise that strengthens the interoperability between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military and their commitment to regional security and stability, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Matthew Sissel/Released)

Sgt. Donald J. Conde III, a rifleman, conducts a tactical shore insertion off the coast of Noumea, New Caledonia, August 18, 2016. The Marines are in New Caledonia participating in a French Nautical Commando Course which consists of various water survival and tactical training. The course is a part of Exercise AmeriCal 16, a bilateral training exercise designed to enhance mutual combat capabilities and improve relations between the U.S. Marine Corps and the French Armed Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Carlos Cruz Jr./Released)

Chatting with locals at the shop. Soldiers from the 1st Battalion The Royal Welsh at patrol Base Shaheed providing security and dominating the ground. (UK/MOD Crown Copyright 2010 Photo by Major Paul Smyth)

Philippine Air Force Tech. Sgt. Arthuro Sumilhig uses a K-12 rescue saw to cut through a barrel while U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jesus Covarrubias holds it steady during a Balikatan 2014 training event May 6, 2014, at Clark Air Base, Philippines. In its 30th year, Balikatan is an annual training exercise that strengthens the interoperability between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military in their commitment to regional security and stability, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. The training is part of a series of combined events aimed to improve the effectiveness between aircraft rescue and firefighting Marines and fire protection Philippine airmen. Sumilhig is a fire protection technician with 600th Air Base Wing. Covarrubias is an aircraft rescue and firefighting specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Abbey M. Perria/Released)

Retired Philippine Air Force Gen. Eduardo S. L. Oban Jr. shakes hands with U.S. Marines at a static display May 10 at Clark Air Field, Philippines during Balikatan 2014. The static display gave the opportunity for members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and their families to get up close and personal with Philippine and U.S. aircraft. Balikatan is an annual training exercise that strengthens the interoperability between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military and their commitment to regional security and stability, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. Oban is a former chief of staff of the AFP, and the Marines are with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lena Wakayama/Released)

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Ted M. Gustafson takes a moment with Philippine Marines during a training exercise May 12, 2014 in Crow Valley, Philippines during Balikatan 2014. The training was part of the culminating event between the logistics combat element of U.S. Marine Forces Balikatan and the Philippine Marines. Balikatan is an annual training exercise that strengthens the interoperability between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military and their commitment to regional security and stability, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. Gustafson is a wrecker operator with 3rd Maintenance Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The Philippine Marines are with Motor Transport and Maintenance Battalion, Combat Service Support Brigade, Philippine Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joey S. Holeman/Released)

Soldiers from the 1st Battalion The Royal Welsh at patrol Base Shaheed providing security and dominating the ground. (UK/MOD Crown Copyright 2010 Photo by Major Paul Smyth)

A U.S. Marine answers a question posed by Filipino children about the MV-22 Osprey May 10, 2014 at Clark Air Base during a static aircraft display for Balikatan 2014. The event gave the opportunity for members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and their families as well as the community to get up close and personal with Philippine and U.S. aircraft. Balikatan is an annual training exercise that strengthens the interoperability between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military and their commitment to regional security and stability, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Matthew Sissel/Released)

Lance Cpl. John M. Fernandez, left, and Lance Cpl. Christian Cain-Echeandia, right, provide supporting fire for Philippine Marines May 9 at Crow Valley, Philippines as part of Balikatan 2014. The Philippine Marines were conducting squad attacks on the range below, working in conjunction with the machine gunners perched above. Balikatan is a Philippine term meaning “shoulder-to-shoulder,” which encompasses the spirit of the bilateral exercise. Fernandez and Cain-Echeandia are machine gunners with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lena Wakayama/Released)

Philippine and U.S. Marines work together to pull a seven-ton out of a muddy entrapment May 12, 2014 in Crow Valley, Philippines during Balikatan 2014. The recovery training was part of the culminating event between logistics combat element of U.S. Marine Forces Balikatan and the Philippine Marines. Balikatan is an annual training exercise that strengthens the interoperability between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military in their commitment to regional security and stability, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. The Philippine Marines are with Motor Transport and Maintenance Battalion, Combat Service Support Brigade, Philippine Marine Corps. The U.S. Marines are with 3rd Maintenance Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The seven-ton vehicle is assigned to 3rd Maintenance Battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lena Wakayama/Released)

Brig. Gen. Steven R. Rudder shakes hands with Philippine children in front of an F/A-18D Hornet during a static display May 10 at Clark Air Field, Philippines during Balikatan 2014. The static display gave the opportunity for members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and their families to get up close and personal with Philippine and U.S. aircraft. Balikatan is an annual training exercise that strengthens the interoperability between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military and their commitment to regional security and stability, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. Rudder is the commanding general of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The Hornet is assigned to Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 2nd MAW, II MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lena Wakayama/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. James Jacoby discusses specifications of a hydraulic cutter with Philippine Air Force Staff Sgt. Henry B. San Juan during a Balikatan 2014 subject matter expert exchange May 6, 2014, at Clark Air Base, Philippines. In its 30th year, Balikatan is an annual training exercise that strengthens the interoperability between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military in their commitment to regional security and stability, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. The training is part of a series of combined events aimed to improve the effectiveness between aircraft rescue and firefighting Marines and fire protection Philippine airmen. Jacoby is an aircraft rescue and firefighting specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing . San Juan is a fire protection technician with the 600th Air Base Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Abbey M. Perria/Released)

Col. Mark M. Walter shakes hands with Philippine Air Force trainees at a static display May 10 at Clark Air Field, Philippines during Balikatan 2014. The static display gave the opportunity for members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and their families to get up close and personal with Philippine and U.S. aircraft. Balikatan is an annual training exercise that strengthens the interoperability between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military and their commitment to regional security and stability, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. Walter is the deputy commander of U.S. Marine Forces Balikatan 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lena Wakayama/Released)

Philippine Marines quickly approach their objective while U.S. Marines provide suppressing fire May 12, 2014 in Crow Valley, Philippines during Balikatan 2014. The maneuvers were part of the culminating event between the ground combat element of U.S. Forces Balikatan and the Philippine Marines. Balikatan is an annual bilateral exercise promoting interoperability between the two countries and enhancing their commitment to security, stability, and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. The Philippine Marines are with 11th Marine Battalion, Philippine Marine Corp. The U.S. Marines are with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lena Wakayama/Released)

B Company sit down for St Davids day lunch in Patrol Base Shahid

St Davids day on the front line with the 1 R WELSH

Just over two weeks ago the 1 Batallion The Royal Welsh were involved in the largest assault in Helmand since 2001.

But even though the men of the B Company, 1 R Welsh are on the front line they still make every effort they can to celebrate St Davids Day.

For over 300 years the regiment that have come to make up the Royal Welsh have, where ever in the world, celebrated this very special day.

Known as Op Moshtarak it has been huge success.

Picture credit: Major Paul Smyth

An U.S. Air Force Airmen walks Filipino children onto the flight line May 10, 2014 at Clark Air Base for a static aircraft display during Balikatan 2014. The event gave the opportunity for members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and their families as well as the community to get up close and personal with Philippine and U.S. aircraft. Balikatan is an annual training exercise that strengthens the interoperability between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military and their commitment to regional security and stability, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Matthew Sissel/Released)

Lance Cpl. Jesus A. Covarrubias helps a Philippine child use a firefighting hose at a static display May 10 at Clark Air Field, Philippines during Balikatan 2014. The static display gave the opportunity for members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and their families to get up close and personal with Philippine and U.S. aircraft. Balikatan is an annual training exercise that strengthens the interoperability between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military and their commitment to regional security and stability, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. Covarrubias is an aircraft rescue and firefighting specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lena Wakayama/Released)

Generals in a Jeep.

General Douglas MacArthur led the United Nations Command in the Korean War from 1950 to 1951. Eight days after this image was taken, MacArthur was removed from this command by President Harry S. Truman. MacArthur had voiced to the press his critical opinion of President Truman's limited-war strategy.

MacArthur served in the military for 52 years.

From left to right in the M38: Lt. Gen. Matthew Ridgeway; Maj. Gen. Doyle Hickey; and Gen. Douglas MacArthur, Commander in Chief of U.N. Forces in Korea. The specially modified Jeep 4x4 has a bar allowing General MacArthur to stand as he inspected the troops at the command post in Yang Yang, Korea.

The post was roughly 15 miles north of the 38th parallel, April 3, 1951.

Courtesy of Grigg, U.S. Army. National Archives and Records Administration.

NARA FILE #: 111-SC-365348.

WAR & CONFLICT BOOK #: 1376

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Courtesy of U.S. Army Korea - Installation Management Command.

Philippine Air Force trainees line up underneath the tail of an MV-22C Osprey at a static display May 10 at Clark Air Field, Philippines during Balikatan 2014. The static display gave the opportunity for members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and their families to get up close and personal with Philippine and U.S. aircraft. Balikatan is an annual training exercise that strengthens the interoperability between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military and their commitment to regional security and stability, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. The Osprey is assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lena Wakayama/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mark M. Walter, left, deputy commander, U.S. Marine Forces Balikatan 2014, discusses the setup of the ammunition supply point with U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. David S. Wright, right, the noncommissioned officer in charge for the ammunition supply point, May 3, 2014 in Crow Valley, Philippines. Walter visited the base camp where Balikatan 2014 will hold part of its field training exercise with the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Balikatan is an annual training exercise that strengthens the interoperability between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military in their commitment to regional security and stability, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. Wright is assigned to 3rd Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joey S. Holeman, Jr./Released)