PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 04, 2019) Marines from 2nd Battalion,

PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 04, 2019) Marines from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines currently assigned to 3D Marine Division, prepare to disembark from the amphibious assault vehicles (AAV), aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, part of Commander, Amphibious Squadron 11, is deployed to the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Toni Burton)