181003-N-XK398-1060 SUBIC BAY, Republic of the Philippines (Oct. 3, 2018) Logistics Specialist Seaman Jessica Garcia uses a sound powered telephone on the starboard side bridge wing aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) as the ship departs Subic Bay to conduct amphibious operations for KAMANDAG 2. KAMANDAG 2 is a military training exercise led by Philippines between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military, along with participants from the Japan Self-Defense Force featuring military-to-military exchanges through various training events, capabilities development training, and humanitarian and civic assistance projects. 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 Philippine and United States Militaries. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Mortensen/Released)