PHILIPPINESbr 10.12.2019br Video by Cpl. Kameron Herndon br 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade br br U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion work alongside Philippine Force Recon Marines to secure a beach in Ternate, Philippines, Oct. 12, 2019. Exercise such as KAMANDAG increase our ability to work together in response to crisis across the military spectrum in order to accomplish the mission, support the local population, and help alleviate human suffering. KAMANDAG 3 is a Philippine-led, bilateral exercise with participation from Japan. KAMANDAG is an acronym for the Filipino phrase “Kaagapay Ng Mga Manirigma Ng Dagat,” which translates to “Cooperation of the Warriors of the Sea,” highlighting the partnership between the U.S. and Philippine militaries. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Cpl.