U.S. Marine Col. Jay E. Johnson shakes hands with Republic of Korea Marine Maj. Gen. Woo Hyun Hwang during his arrival on the flight line of Daegu Air Base in Daegu, Republic of Korea, March 14. Daegu Air Base More
U.S. and Republic of Korea Marines and sailors from 3rd Marine Division and 1st ROK Marine Division established a combined operations center at Daegu Air Base in Daegu, Republic of Korea March 12 during Marine More
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines carry a component of a medium girder bridge April 21 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-6 in Pohang, Republic of Korea. An MGB is a lightweight, man-portable bridge, whi More
Republic of Korea Marine Lance Cpl. Hwang Hy Sung, right, and U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Ivan T. Kelley operate field radio systems April 22 during the Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-6 near the Hysong River in P More
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines lift a component of a medium girder bridge April 25 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-6 in Pohang, Republic of Korea. The exercise highlights the ROK and U.S. combined More
Safety procedures are discussed by a group of Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines April 30 prior to a live-fire training event during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-6 in Pohang, Republic of Korea. The U.S. Ma 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
Republic of Korea Marines demonstrate their combat tactics for U.S. Marines during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-4 Feb. 4 at the Pyeongchang Winter Training Facility, Pyeongchang, Republic of Korea. Sharing More
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines hike to the training area during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-4 Feb. 4 at the Pyeongchang Winter Training Facility , Pyeongchang, Republic of Korea. KMEP 15-4 is carried More
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines hike up a mountain during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-4 Feb. 6 at the Pyeongchang Winter Training Facility, Pyeongchang, Republic of Korea. KMEP is a regularly-scheduled More
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines rock climb and rappel during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-17 Feb. 8 at the Minam-ri Mountain Warfare Training Facility, Pohang, Republic of Korea. This training increased More
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines clear a building during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-17 Feb. 9 at the Cham Sae Mi Close-Quarters Battle Training Facility in Pohang, Republic of Korea. KMEP 15-17 is a re More
U.S. Marine Pfc. Kris L. Williams, left, picks up trash alongside Republic of Korea Marines during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-17 Feb. 12 in Pohang, ROK. The Marines were tasked with cleaning sidewalks, a More
A Republic of Korea Marine gathers fingerprint evidence May 13 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-11 at the Cham Sae Mi Close-Quarters Battle Training Center, Pohang, Republic of Korea. Gathering fingerpr More
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines offload a component of a medium girder bridge April 21 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-6 in Pohang, Republic of Korea. An MGB is a lightweight, man-portable bridge, w More
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines attach a component of an improved ribbon bridge to a bridge erection boat April 22 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-6 on the Hysong River in Pohang, Republic of Korea. More
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines lift a component of a medium girder bridge April 25 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-6 in Pohang, Republic of Korea. An MGB is a lightweight, man-portable bridge, whic More
U.S. Marines demonstrate the four weapons conditions to Republic of Korea Marines and U.S. Marines April 30 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-6 in Pohang, Republic of Korea. KMEP 14-6 demonstrates contin 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
Republic of Korea Marine Gunnery Sgt. Kim Dong Jin, a Daegu, ROK, native, demonstrates ways to start a fire to U.S. Marines during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-4 Feb. 4 at the Pyeongchang Winter Training F More
Republic of Korea Marine Staff Sgt. Park Hyunsik, left, trains for military operations in urban terrain alongside U.S. Marine Sgt. Patrick J. Paul during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-4 Feb. 5 at the Pyeong More
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines hike up a mountain during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-4 Feb. 6 at the Pyeongchang Winter Training Facility, Pyeongchang, Republic of Korea. KMEP 15-4 is just one iterati More
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines rappel during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-17 Feb. 8 at the Minam-ri Mountain Warfare Training Facility, Pohang, Republic of Korea. Training alongside the ROK Marines gav More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Danny E. McClure, from Decatur, Illinois, throws an M69 training grenade during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-17 Feb. 9 at the Cham Sae Mi Close-Quarters Training Facility in Pohang, More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Michael R. Guthrie, right, picks up trash alongside Republic of Korea Marines during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-17 Feb. 12 in Pohang, ROK. U.S. Marines have a strong belief that, u More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Michael Andrews uses magnetic dust to collect fingerprint evidence May 15 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-11 at the Cham Sae Mi Close-Quarters Battle Training Center, Pohang, Rep More
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines assemble a medium girder bridge April 21 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-6 in Pohang, Republic of Korea. KMEP helps familiarize U.S. Marines with the Korean Peninsula More
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines deploy a component of an improved ribbon bridge April 22 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-6 on the Hysong River in Pohang, Republic of Korea. An IRB provides water-cro More
Cpl. Thomas A. Gatton, left, and Cpl. Alan R. Lambert ensure a medium girder bridge is level during its construction April 25 during Korean Marine Program 14-6 in Pohang, Republic of Korea. The KMEP series of e More
U.S. Marines explain the significance of the different scoring areas of targets to Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines April 30 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-6 in Pohang, Republic of Korea. The U.S. M 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 Cpl. Matthew G. Nolan, center, tends to a fire alongside Republic of Korea Marine Staff Sgt. Kim Yung Hwa during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-4 Feb. 4 at the Pyeongchang Winter Training Facilit More
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines perform pivot drills during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-4 Feb. 5 at the Pyeongchang Winter Training Facility, Pyeongchang, Republic of Korea. This training ensured that More
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines hike up a mountain during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-4 Feb. 6 at the Pyeongchang Winter Training Facility, Pyeongchang, Republic of Korea. The overarching goal of the K More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Nathaniel Carranza rappels down the tower under the supervision of Republic of Korea Marine Gunnery Sgt. Moon Moung Gyu during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-17 Feb. 8 at the Minam-ri More
U.S. Marines hold defensive positions during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-17 Feb. 10 at the Cham Sae Mi Close-Quarters Battle Training Facility in Pohang, Republic of Korea. From planning to execution, KME More
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines pick up trash during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-17 Feb. 12 in Pohang, ROK. Through teamwork, laughs and overall camaraderie, the Marines formed relationships with each More
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Fernando J. Delgado, right, instructs Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines on combat hunter skills May 14 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-11 at the Cham Sae Mi Close-Quarters Battl More
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines load a medium girder bridge for transport April 21 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-6 in Pohang, Republic of Korea. An MGB is a lightweight, man-portable bridge, which More
U.S. Marines deploy part of an improved ribbon bridge April 22 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-6 at the Hysong River in Pohang, Republic of Korea. An IRB provides water-crossing capabilities either as More
Cpl. Thomas A. Gatton, left, hammers in a pin while constructing a medium girder bridge April 25 during Korean Marine Exchange Program in Pohang, Republic of Korea. An MGB is a lightweight, man-portable bridge, More
U.S. Marines demonstrate how to engage targets April 30 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-6 in Pohang, Republic of Korea. KMEP 14-6 is one in a series of regularly-scheduled combined, small-unit, tactica 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 Staff Sgt. Scott E. Brose, a Gold Beach, Oregon, native, tends to a fire alongside Republic of Korea Marines during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-4 Feb. 4 at the Pyeongchang Winter Training Faci More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Elias F. Taylor, from Ventura, California, demonstrates combat techniques for Republic of Korea Marines during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-4 Feb. 5 at the Pyeongchang Winter Trainin More
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines hike up a mountain during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-4 Feb. 6 at the Pyeongchang Winter Training Facility, Pyeongchang, Republic of Korea. From planning to execution, K More
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines rock climb during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-17 Feb. 8 at the Minam-ri Mountain Warfare Training Facility, Pohang, Republic of Korea. This training increased the Marin More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Nick A. Foss, from Lakeville, Minnesota, looks down the sights of his M249 squad automatic weapon during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-17 Feb. 10 at the Cham Sae Mi Close-Quarters Bat More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Lomatthias M. McNealy, left, picks up trash alongside Republic of Korea Marines during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-17 Feb. 12 in Pohang, ROK. The Marines were tasked with cleaning sidewal More
Republic of Korea Marines clear a stairway May 13 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-11 at the Cham Sae Mi Close-Quarters Battle Training Center, Pohang, Republic of Korea. Clearing buildings is an essent More
Republic of Korea Marines carry a component of a medium girder bridge April 21 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-6 in Pohang, Republic of Korea. The KMEP series of exercises highlight the ROK and U.S. co More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Anthony B. Lopez assembles an improved ribbon bridge April 22 with the assistance of ROK and U.S. Marines during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-6 on the Hysong River in Pohang, Republic of K More
U.S. Marines push a medium girder bridge over a gap using a 7-ton truck April 25 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-6 in Pohang, Republic of Korea. An MGB is a lightweight, man-portable bridge, which can More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Thomas A. Gatton executes a speed reload during an instructional combat marksmanship course April 30 during the Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-6 in Pohang, Republic of Korea. The U.S. Marine More
Republic of Korea Marines interact with U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Ray C. Franklin, right, June 7 at the 1st ROK Marine Division base in Pohang, South Korea. The Marines executed weapons familiarization training in More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Alex S. Rankin, center, digs a hiding position alongside Republic of Korea Marines during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-4 Feb. 4 at the Pyeongchang Winter Training Facility, Pyeongchang, Re More
U.S. Marines demonstrate their buddy-rushing techniques to Republic of Korea Marines during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-4 Feb. 5 at the Pyeongchang Winter Training Facility, Pyeongchang, Republic of Korea More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Matthew T. Joeckel, a Houston, Texas, native, prepares to rappel down the tower during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-17 Feb. 8 at the Minam-ri Mountain Warfare Training Facility, Poha More
U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Taylor L. Paul, center, points out an enemy position as Republic of Korea Marine Cpl. Lee Jun Yeob, left, reports it over the radio during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-17 Feb. 10 at the More
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines pick up trash during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-17 Feb. 12 in Pohang, ROK. U.S. Marines have a strong belief that, upon leaving somewhere, they must leave it in better More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Nicholas R. Davis scans the area for improvised explosive devices May 14 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-11 at the Cham Sae Mi Close-Quarters Battle Training Center, Pohang, Repu More
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines pull two parts of an improved ribbon bridge together April 22 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-6 on the Hysong River in Pohang, Republic of Korea. An IRB provides wate More
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines sight in during an instructional combat marksmanship course April 30 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-6 in Pohang, Republic of Korea. U.S. Marines bilaterally train al More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Daniel S. Adams, a Tulsa, Oklahoma, native, sits in a hiding position dug by Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-4 Feb. 4 at the Pyeongchang Winter More
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines train for tactical patrols during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-4 Feb. 5 at the Pyeongchang Winter Training Facility, Pyeongchang, Republic of Korea. Cohesiveness, interop More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Nathaniel Carranza, a San Bernardino, California, native, rappels down the tower during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-17 Feb. 8 at the Minam-ri Mountain Warfare Training Facility, Poh More
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines defend their position during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-17 Feb. 13 at the Cham Sae Mi Close-Quarters Battle Training Facility in Pohang, Republic of Korea. The overarch More
First Lt. Daniel M. Vacchio, top, and 1st Sgt. Russell D. Boley rappel off a building May 15 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-11 at the Cham Sae Mi Close-Quarters Battle Training Center, Pohang, Republi More
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines load a Humvee onto an improved ribbon bridge April 22 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-6 on the Hysong River in Pohang, Republic of Korea. The overall goal of KMEP is More
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines warm up for rappelling and rock climbing during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-17 Feb. 8 at the Minam-ri Mountain Warfare Training Facility, Pohang, Republic of Korea. This More
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines prepare to fire a shoulder-launched multipurpose assault weapon during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-17 Feb. 13 at the Cham Sae Mi Close-Quarters Battle Training Facility More
Republic of Korea Marine Lance Cpl. Park Ki Tae, right, and U.S. Marine Cpl. Anthony B. Lopez strain as they pull two parts of an improved ribbon bridge together April 22 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 1 More
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines rock climb during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-17 Feb. 8 at the Minam-ri Mountain Warfare Training Facility, Pohang, Republic of Korea. This training increased the Marine More
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines assault enemy defensive positions during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-17 Feb. 13 at the Cham Sae Mi Close-Quarters Battle Training Facility in Pohang, Republic of Korea. More
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines receive a safety brief May 1 prior to executing a combat marksmanship course during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-6 in Pohang, Republic of Korea. The exercise highlights t More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. John L. Geisman, a Thompson, Ohio, native rappels during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-17 Feb. 8 at the Minam-ri Mountain Warfare Training Facility, Pohang, Republic of Korea. Traini More
U.S. Marines load ammunition into magazines May 1 prior to executing a combat marksmanship course during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-6 in Pohang, Republic of Korea. The U.S. Marine Corps Combat Marksmansh More
U.S. Marines train in tactical patrols during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-17 Feb. 8 at the Minam-ri Mountain Warfare Training Facility, Pohang, Republic of Korea. From planning to execution, KMEP 15-17 h More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Scott W. Summy engages a target May 1 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-6 in Pohang, Republic of Korea. This exercise underlines the enduring alliance and friendship between the ROK and More
Republic of Korea Marines engage targets under the supervision of U.S. Marines May 1 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-6 in Pohang, Republic of Korea. The U.S. Marine Corps Combat Marksmanship Program ma More
Republic of Korea Marine Pfc. Bae Jun Yeok, center, engages a target while U.S. Marine Cpl. Steven R. Bohez, right, supervises May 1 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-6 in Pohang, Republic of Korea. The More