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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)