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U.S. Marines and Philippine forces move onto the beach during a simulated amphibious raid as part of Amphibious Landing Exercise, PHIBLEX 15, in Palawan, Philippines, Oct. 1, 2014.

WADING WATER

U.S. Marines and Philippine forces move onto the beach during a simulated amphibious raid as part of Amphibious Landing Exercise, PHIBLEX 15, in Palawan, Philippines, Oct. 1, 2014.

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