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The U.S. Marine Corps conducted two concurrent large-scale bilateral exercises with key allies across the first island chain from northern Japan through the Philippines, Oct. 1-14. More than 5,500 personnel participated in Resolute Dragon 22 in Hokkaido, Japan and in KAMANDAG 6 across Luzon, Batanes, and Palawan in the Philippines. Members of the U.S. Marine Corps, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, the Philippine Marine Corps, and the Republic of Korea Marine Corps took part in the exercises. KAMANDAG and Resolute Dragon strengthen combined interoperability, readiness, and capabilities. These exercises demonstrate the cooperation and resolve of multiple nations, which are critical to preserving regional peace and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps video edited by Staff Sgt. Albert Carls, Sgt. Levi J. Guerra, and Lance Cpl. Israel Sheber)

U.S. Marines with 12th Marines, 3d Marine Division, and members of the Northern Army, Japan Self-Defense Force, participate in Resolute Dragon 22 at Hokkaido, Japan, Oct. 1 to 14, 2022. Resolute Dragon 22 is an annual exercise designed to strengthen the defense capabilities of the U.S.–Japan Alliance by exercising integrated command and control, targeting, combined arms, and maneuver across multiple domains. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Davin Tenbusch)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Brian Berling, Alpha Company commander, with 3rd Transportation Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, speaks about the role of logistics in exercise Resolute Dragon 22 at Kamifurano Maneuver Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Oct. 14, 2022. Resolute Dragon 22 is an annual exercise designed to strengthen the defensive capabilities of the U.S.-Japan Alliance by exercising integrated command and control, targeting, combined arms, and maneuver across multiple domains. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Moises Rodriguez)

U.S. Marines with 12th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division, fire a High Mobillity Artillery Rocket System during exercise Resolute Dragon 22 at Yausubetsu Maneuver Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Oct. 14, 2022. Resolute Dragon 22 is an annual bilateral exercise designed to strengthen the defensive capabilities of the U.S.- Japan Alliance by exercising integrated command and control, targeting, combined arms, and maneuver across multiple domains. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Hassanen Attabi)

U.S. Navy Lt. Katie Wachtler, a physician assistant with 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, speaks about the shock trauma team during exercise Resolute Dragon 22 at Kamifurano Maneuver Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Oct. 13, 2022. Resolute Dragon 22 is an annual exercise designed to strengthen the defensive capabilities of the U.S.-Japan Alliance by exercising integrated command and control, targeting, combined arms, and maneuver across multiple domains. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Moises Rodriguez)

U.S. Marines and Japan Self-Defense Force members participate in aerial live-fire training during Resolute Dragon 22 at Yausubetsu Maneuver Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Oct. 5-7, 2022. Resolute Dragon 22 is an annual bilateral exercise designed to strengthen the defensive capabilities of the U.S.-Japan Alliance by exercising integrated command and control, targeting, combined arms, and maneuver across multiple domains. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Davin Tenbusch)

U.S. Marines with 12th Marines, 3d Marine Division, and members of the Northern Army, Japan Self- Defense Force, participate in the opening ceremony for exercise Resolute Dragon 22 at Yausubetsu Maneuver Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Oct. 1, 2022. Resolute Dragon 22 is an annual bilateral exercise designed to strengthen the defensive capabilities of the U.S.-Japan Alliance by exercising integrated command and control, targeting, combined arms, and maneuver across multiple domains. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Hassanen Attabi)

U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Division will simultaneously conduct two concurrent large-scale bilateral exercises with key allies across the first island chain in October 2022. Exercise KAMANDAG 6, held at various locations throughout the Philippines, and exercise Resolute Dragon 22, held in Hokkaido, Japan, are designed to strengthen interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Hassanen Attabi)