U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Krystle Pidor, left, a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) responder with Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, helps Philippine Army Pfc. Melchor Comisario with his gas mask during Marine Aviation Support Activity (MASA) 23 at Camp Lapu Lapu, Philippines, July 10, 2023. MASA is a bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. Marine Corps, aimed at enhancing interoperability and coordination focused on aviation-related capabilities. During MASA 23, Filipino and U.S. Marines conduct different training evolutions, including live-fire, air assaults, and subject matter expert exchanges across aviation, ground, and logistics capabilities. Pidor was born in Cebu, Philippines and moved to the United States at the age of six. After 13 years, this is her first time back. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hollerud) - U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Krystle Pidor, left, a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) responder with Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, helps Philippine Army Pfc. Melchor Comisario with his gas mask during Marine Aviation Support Activity (MASA) 23 at Camp Lapu Lapu, Philippines, July 10, 2023. MASA is a bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. Marine Corps, aimed at enhancing interoperability and coordination focused on aviation-related capabilities. During MASA 23, Filipino and U.S. Marines conduct different training evolutions, including live-fire, air assaults, and subject matter expert exchanges across aviation, ground, and logistics capabilities. Pidor was born in Cebu, Philippines and moved to the United States at the age of six. After 13 years, this is her first time back. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hollerud)

Cadets of the Chuuk State Police Academy pose for a photograph at the conclusion of a follow-on medical training class from U.S. Marines and a Sailor with Task Force Koa Moana 23 on Weno, Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia, July 5, 2023. Marines and Sailors with Task Force Koa Moana assist Oceania regional allies and partners in their security and crisis response-force capabilities through increased training and exercises to build shared knowledge and best practices that will enhance future readiness within the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Trent A. Henry) - Cadets of the Chuuk State Police Academy pose for a photograph at the conclusion of a follow-on medical training class from U.S. Marines and a Sailor with Task Force Koa Moana 23 on Weno, Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia, July 5, 2023. Marines and Sailors with Task Force Koa Moana assist Oceania regional allies and partners in their security and crisis response-force capabilities through increased training and exercises to build shared knowledge and best practices that will enhance future readiness within the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Trent A. Henry)

A U.S. Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 1st Marine Logistics Group, prepares to unstow baggage staged on a 463L cargo pallet during CLB-11’s loading exercise (LOADEX) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 17, 2023. The intent of the LOADEX is to prepare, marshal, conduct movements of cargo and personnel, stage, load, and simulate the embarkation of designated unit line numbers of personnel, supplies or equipment to increase major combat operations readiness by enhancing our ability to rapidly mobilized in preparation to support Task Force Koa Moana 23. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Trent A. Henry) - A U.S. Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 1st Marine Logistics Group, prepares to unstow baggage staged on a 463L cargo pallet during CLB-11’s loading exercise (LOADEX) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 17, 2023. The intent of the LOADEX is to prepare, marshal, conduct movements of cargo and personnel, stage, load, and simulate the embarkation of designated unit line numbers of personnel, supplies or equipment to increase major combat operations readiness by enhancing our ability to rapidly mobilized in preparation to support Task Force Koa Moana 23. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Trent A. Henry)