191009-N-NB544-1251 MANILA BAY (Oct. 9, 2019) A UH-1Y Venom, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), approaches the amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) during exercise KAMANDAG 3. KAMANDAG 3, a Philippine-led, bilateral exercise with the , designed to increase counterterrorism, humanitarian assistance, and disaster relief capabilities through military exchanges that strengthen partnership and the ability to rapidly respond to crises throughout the Indo-Pacific region. KAMANDAG is an acronym for the Filipino phrase "Kaagapay Ng Mga Mandiri

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191009-N-NB544-1251 MANILA BAY (Oct. 9, 2019) A UH-1Y Venom, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), approaches the amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) during exercise KAMANDAG 3. KAMANDAG 3, a Philippine-led, bilateral exercise with the , designed to increase counterterrorism, humanitarian assistance, and disaster relief capabilities through military exchanges that strengthen partnership and the ability to rapidly respond to crises throughout the Indo-Pacific region. KAMANDAG is an acronym for the Filipino phrase "Kaagapay Ng Mga Mandirigma Ng Dagat," which translates to "Cooperation of Warriors of the Sea," highlighting the partnership between the and the Philippine militaries. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kyle Carlstrom)

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