A U.S. Marine with 9th Engineer Support Battalion,

A U.S. Marine with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, and Republic of Korea Marine, with 1st Engineer Division, conduct physical training together during the exercise Korean Marine Exchange Program (KMEP) 17-8 on Sioux Range, South Korea, January 28, 2017. KMEP is an annually scheduled training event designed to enhance to improve the tactical interoperability and camaraderie of the Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines by allowing them to work side-by-side as a cohesive unit. The alliance between America and the Republic of Korea has grown even stronger based upon the shared interests and values of both nations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Tiana Boyd)