Aerial view of Tactical Air Control Center being used for Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise (MEFEX) on Osan Air Force Base, South Korea, March 15, 2014. MEFEX will enhance the interoperability between the U.S More
Aerial view of Tactical Air Control Center being used for Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise (MEFEX) 2014 at 1st Republic of Korea Marine Corps Base, Pohang, South Korea, March 17, 2014. MEFEX will enhance the More
Republic of Korea Marines conduct on-off drills in an MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 during Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise (MEFEX) 2014 at Pohang, South Korea, Ma More
U.S. Marines with Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) Platoon, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (1st MAW) participates in a CBRN response fitness test during Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise (MEFEX) 201 More
U.S. Marines with Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) Platoon, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing and U.S. Air Force Airmen with 51st Readiness and Emergency Management Flight, 51st Wing, participate in a joi More
AH-1W Super Cobra helicopters with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469 sit on the flight line during Ssang Yong 2014 at Camp Walker, South Korea, April 2, 2014. Exercise Ssang Yong is conducted annually More
Republic of Korea Marine Lance Cpl. Lukas Kim, center, discusses crew-served weapons with U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Eric J. Ellenberger June 7 at the 1st ROK Marine Division base in Pohang, South Korea. The Marine More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Alisha M. Vidal, left, releases her military working dog, Dini, on U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Caleb M. Owens June 8 at the 1st Republic of Korea Marine Division base in Pohang, South Korea. A More
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Jarod Kluemper “Aussie” rappels down the face of a tower June 9 as part of a Mountain Warfare Training Course at the 1st ROK Marine Division Mountain Warfare Training Center in Pohang, Re More
U.S. Marine Capt. Jay M. Woods, right, executes pushups with Republic of Korea soldiers June 9 as part of a Mountain Warfare Training Course at the 1st ROK Marine Division Mountain Warfare Training Center in Po More
Lance Cpl. Stephen H. Rawls, bottom left, fires an M249 squad automatic weapon as Cpl. Christian Moreno oversees range safety June 19 during integrated live-fire training as part of Korean Marine Exchange Progr More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Michael G. Dempich, right, talks to a Republic of Korea Marine March 23 at Susungri Range in Pohang, South Korea. The Marines completed a week of fire support coordination training with Republi More
Lance Cpl. Andres Torreschavez rappels off a Republic of Korea rappel tower during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Korean Ranger School, Munseu San Mountain, Republic of Korea, Sept. 4, 2015. The Marine More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Seth D. Fisher starts off the Republic of Korea Marine Corps Recruit Depot confidence course during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-13 at Pohang, North Gyeongsang, Republic of Kor More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Matt Shibata, bottom, does buddy squats with Republic of Korea Marine Lance Cpl. Sunghyun Lee during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Yooghuk Dae, Munseu San Mountain, Republic More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Maria F. Reyesrenteria fires her M4-A1 Service Rifle during Combat Marksmanship Program Table 5 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Guhna-Rhi, Gimpo, Republic of Korea, Sept. 1 More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Carlson, right, dismounts the rappel rope during a company competition for Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Yooghuk Dae, Munseu San Mountain, Republic of Korea, Sept. 11, 2015. The U.S. More
Republic of Korea Marine Cpl. Joeng Won, left, and U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Damon E. Lyons, right, carry chopped weeds to cover a teepee hut built at Do Gam Root Farm, Republic of Korea, during Korean Marine Exch More
Republic of Korea 1st Sgt. Kyeongmin Lee sights in with a U.S. Marine’s M16-A4 service rifle during a sports day hosted between the U.S. and ROK during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Chung Ryong, Repub More
Republic of Korea Marine Maj. Gen. Jeon Jingu shakes hands with U.S. Marine Col. David L. Odom during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Gunha-Rhi, Republic of Korea, Sept. 15, 2015. KMEP 15-12 is a bilate More
U.S. and Republic of Korea Marines practice boarding an aircraft during an air assault landing in a U.S. Army CH-46 Sea Knight during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Rodriguez Landing Zone, Republic of More
Republic of Korea Marine Lance Cpl. Jun Shin, center, supports a U.S. Marine moving to safety during a gas attack drill as part of Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Gunha-Rhi, Republic of Korea, Sept. 17, More
Republic of Korea Marine Cpl. Geon Shin breaches a building alongside U.S. Marines under smoke concealment during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Gunha-Rhi, Gimpo, Republic of Korea, Sept. 17, 2015. KME More
Republic of Korea Marine Staff Sgt. Yeongho Kim observes the M48A3K Main Battle Tanks as they fire on simulated enemies during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12, at Rodriguez Live-Fire Range, Republic of Kor More
U.S. Marines storm a hill to prepare for a full battalion-scale assault exercise during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Rodriguez Landing Zone, Republic of Korea, Sept. 25, 2015. KMEP 15-12 is a bilater More
A U.S. Marine breaks the seal on his M50 Field Protective Joint Service General Purpose Mask during gas mask qualification at Gimpo Training Area, Republic of Korea, Feb. 25, 2016. The event took place as part More
U.S Marines step off the range after a platoon assault during Korea Marine Exchange Program 17-1 Nov. 25, 2016, at Suseong-ri range, South Korea. KMEP highlights the U.S. and Republic of Korea's combined commit More
U.S. Navys Religious Program Specialist 2nd Class, with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, prepares for a simulated mass casualty training exercise as part of a Combat Life Saver class during Korean Theatre Trai More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ryan Hughes with Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) Platoon, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jacob Schrader with 51st Readiness and Emergency Man More
U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, commanding general, 1st Marine Air Wing, speaks with members of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469 during Ssang Yong 2014 at Camp Walker, South Korea, April 2, More
A Republic of Korea Marine, right, is instructed by U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Robert C. Howell June 7 at the 1st ROK Marine Division base in Pohang, South Korea. The Marines executed weapons familiarization traini More
U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Kelton M. Miller makes his way across a rope bridge June 9 as part of a Mountain Warfare Training Course at the 1st ROK Marine Division Mountain Warfare Training Center in Pohang, Republic o More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Michael A. Elhaj rappels down the face of a cliff June 10 as part of a Mountain Warfare Training Course at the 1st ROK Marine Division Mountain Warfare Training Center in Pohang, Republic More
U.S. Marines Cpl. Michael G. Dempich, left, Gunnery Sgt. James W. Clingan, center, and Capt. Joseph R. Mozzi coordinate integrated fire via radio with pilots and troops on the ground March 24 at Susungri Range More
Lance Cpl. Nicolas A. Cotton “Aussie” rappels off a Republic of Korea rappel tower during Korea Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Korean Ranger School, Munseu San Mountain, Republic of Korea, Sept. 4, 2015. The More
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Gregory A. Lovick Jr., front, competes in a race on the Republic of Korea Marine Corps Recruit Depot confidence course during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-13 at Pohang, North Gyeongs More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Matt Shibata, bottom right, performs buddy sit-ups with Republic of Korea Marine Capt. Cho Junggun during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Yooghuk Dae, Munseu San Mountain, Repu More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Eli S. Deograciatorres fires his M16-A4 Service Rifle during Combat Marksmanship Program Table 5 at Guhna-Rhi, Gimpo, Republic of Korea, Sept. 10, 2015. The course of fire, which took place dur More
Republic of Korea Marine ranger instructors act as belay men during a company competition among integrated teams of ROK and U.S. Marines during Korean Marine Exchange Program at Yooghuk Dae, Munseu San Mountain More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Brandon L. Wilson, top left, helps Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines finish constructing a tepee hut during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Do Gam Root Farm, Republic of Korea, Sept. 1 More
Republic of Korea Marine Cpl. Kwangseon Park is surrounded on all sides in a competitive game of basketball during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Chung Ryong, Republic of Korea, Sept. 12, 2015. KMEP 15 More
U.S. Marine Col. David L. Odom shakes hands with Republic of Korea Marine Maj. Gen. Jeon Jingu during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Gunha-Rhi, Republic of Korea, Sept. 15, 2015. KMEP 15-12 is a bilate More
Republic of Korea Marine Lance Cpl. Jun Shin, left, provides buddy aid to a U.S. Marine during a gas attack drill as part of Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Gunha-Rhi, Republic of Korea, Sept. 17, 2015. More
Republic of Korea Marine Lance Cpl. Sunghyun Lee practices urban operations alongside U.S. Marines under smoke concealment during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Gunha-Rhi, Gimpo, Republic of Korea, Sep More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Nicholas J. Frady provides security during an air assault landing in a U.S. Army CH-46 Sea Knight during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Rodriguez Landing Zone, Republic of Korea, More
A Republic of Korea Marine Corps M48A3K Main Battle Tank moves into position to fire on simulated enemies during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12, at Rodriguez Live-Fire Range, Republic of Korea, Sept. 17, More
U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Matt Shibata, center, directs gunfire during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Rodriguez Landing Zone, Republic of Korea, Sept. 25, 2015. Alongside their ROK counterparts, the Marines More
U.S. Marine Pfc. Quiton Nurse leads "jumping jacks" during gas mask qualification at Gimpo Training Area, Republic of Korea, Feb. 25, 2016. Nurse conducted the exercise to check that mask seals were air-tight. More
U.S. Navys Religious Program Specialist 2nd Class, with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, sits against a wall before a simulated mass casualty training exercise as part of a Combat Life Saver class during Korea More
A Republic of Korea Marine, right, is instructed by U.S. Marine Cpl. John L. Salter June 7 at the 1st ROK Marine Division base in Pohang, South Korea. The Marines executed weapons familiarization training in pr More
U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Alexander H. Orellana, left, shares lunch with Republic of Korea soldiers June 9 during a Mountain Warfare Training Course at the 1st ROK Marine Division Mountain Warfare Training Cente More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Jeremy Buel rappels down the face of a cliff June 10 as part of a Mountain Warfare Training Course at the 1st ROK Marine Division Mountain Warfare Training Center in Pohang, Republic of Korea. More
Lance Cpl. Dominique A. Johnson fires an M249 squad automatic weapon June 19 during integrated live-fire training as part of Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-8 at the Susungri range in Pohang. ROK and U.S. Mar More
U.S. Marine Pfc. Zach C. Hagestad, right, looks downrange through a Vector optics system as U.S. Marine Cpl. Viktor I. Cadiente coordinates fire via radio with troops on the ground March 24 at Susungri Range in More
Lance Cpl. Nicholas J. Frady hasty rappels off a Republic of Korea rock wall obstacle during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Korean Ranger School, Munseu San Mountain, Republic of Korea, Sept. 4, 2015. More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Marc-Antony D. Arcila uses a rope swing to cross a water obstacle at the Republic of Korea Marine Corps Recruit Depot confidence course during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-13 a More
U.S. Marine Maj. Harrison W. Strom , left, speaks with Republic of Korea Maj. Gen. Jingoo Jeon as they observe ROK and U.S. Marines complete ROK ranger training during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Yo More
U.S. Marines fire their rifles during Combat Marksmanship Program Table 5, at Guhna-Rhi, Gimpo, Republic of Korea, Sept. 10, 2015. The course of fire, which took place during Korea Marine Exchange Program 15-12 More
Republic of Korea Marine Lt. Col. Hogeun Yoo meets U.S. Navy Lt. Rick O. Tiff during a community relations event during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Chung Ryong, Republic of Korea, Sept. 11, 2015. Th More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Miller T. Crosby, bottom right, climbs up a rope tower during a company competition at Korea Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Yooghuk Dae, Munseu San Mountain, Republic of Korea, Sept. 11 More
U.S. and Republic of Korea Marines cheer on participants in a ruck run relay race during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Chung Ryong, Republic of Korea, Sept. 12, 2015. KMEP 15-12 is a continuous bilate More
Republic of Korea Lance Cpl. Jeoung Kim, center, boards a U.S. Army CH-46 with fellow U.S. and ROK Marines during an air assault during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Rodriguez Landing Zone, Republic o More
Republic of Korea Marine Cpl. Ikjun Cho holds security as U.S. and ROK Marines practice urban operations during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Gunha-Rhi, Gimpo, Republic of Korea, Sept. 17, 2015. KMEP More
Republic of Korea Marine Lance Cpl. Jun Shin puts on his gas mask during a gas attack scenario as part of Korea Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Gunha-Rhi, Republic of Korea, Sept. 17, 2015. The U.S. and ROK Ma More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Michael W. Silver provides suppressive fire during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Rodriguez Landing Zone, Republic of Korea, Sept. 25, 2015. KMEP 15-12 is a bilateral training ex More
U.S. Marine Pfc. Quiton Nurse adjusts a Marine’s M50 Protective Joint Service General Purpose Mask during gas mask qualification at Gimpo Training Area, Republic of Korea, Feb. 25, 2016. Nurse led the gas mask More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Michael Maas participates in a platoon assault during Korea Marine Exchange Program 17-1 Nov. 25, 2016 at Suseong-ri range, South Korea. KMEP offers realistic training leveraging the most advan More
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, I Marine Aircraft Wing (I MAW), participate in a mass casualty training exercise as part of a Combat Life Saver class during Korean Theatre Traini More
A Republic of Korea Marine, left, is instructed by U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Axel E. Hogberg June 7 at the 1st ROK Marine Division base in Pohang, South Korea. The Marines executed weapons familiarization training More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. D’Marcus D. Andrus rappels down the face of a tower June 9 as part of a Mountain Warfare Training Course at the 1st ROK Marine Division Mountain Warfare Training Center in Pohang, Republi More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Von T. Burnett, left, and U.S. Marine Pfc. Paul S. Jackson “Aussie” rappel off of a platform June 10 as part of a Mountain Warfare Training Course at the 1st ROK Marine Division Mountain More
Lance Cpl. Alexis D. Vergara, right, fires a MK19 40 mm automatic grenade launcher as Lance Cpl. Michael M. Oaddams looks on June 19 during integrated live-fire training as part of Korean Marine Exchange Progra More
A U.S. Marine AH-1W Cobra provides close air support March 24 at Susungri Range in Pohang, South Korea. U.S. Marines with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group More
Lance Cpl. Derrek A. Tuttle, left, prepares to rappel off a Republic of Korea rappel tower under the observation of Sgt. Brent Maholy during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Korean Ranger School, Munseu More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony Chea uses a rope swing to cross a water obstacle at the Republic of Korea Marine Corps Recruit Depot confidence course during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-13 at Pohang, More
U.S. Marine Maj. Harrison W. Strom , left, speaks with Republic of Korea Marine Maj. Gen. Jingoo Jeon as they observe ROK and U.S. Marines complete ROK ranger training during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-1 More
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Brian P. Coyne, center left, and Republic of Korea Lt. Col. Yoo Hogeun, left, award Capt. Jim C. Wang for winning the soccer competition event at sports day during Korean Marine Exchange Pr More
U.S. Marines and ROK Marines breach a building under smoke concealment during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Gunha-Rhi, Gimpo, Republic of Korea, Sept. 17, 2015. KMEP 15-12 is a bilateral training exer More