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III MARINE EXPEDITIONARY FORCE

Okinawa, Japan

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Maj. Gen. Richard L. Simcock, the commanding general of 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks to his Marines about Marine Corps readiness at Legends Officers' Club on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 14, 2015. The round-table event was organized to educate Marines about the importance of mission readiness, the need for qualified Marines to re-enlist, and how noncommissioned officers are responsible for their Marines. “Warfighting is the number one priority of the division,” said Simcock. “All actions we take, both as a division and as major subordinate elements, should support the priority.” Simcock is from San Mateo, California.

Maj. Gen. Richard L. Simcock, the commanding general of 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks to his Marines about Marine Corps readiness at Legends Officers' Club on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 14, 2015. The round-table event was organized to educate Marines about the importance of mission readiness, the need for qualified Marines to re-enlist, and how noncommissioned officers are responsible for their Marines. “Warfighting is the number one priority of the division,” said Simcock. “All actions we take, both as a division and as major subordinate elements, should support the priority.” Simcock is from San Mateo, California.

Photo by Cpl. Natalie Dillon

U.S. service members work together to paint metal beams while working on the humanitarian civic assistance project at Binduyan Elementary School Sept. 30, during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015 (PHIBLEX 15). PHIBLEX 15 is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines alongside U.S. Marine and Navy Forces. It focuses on strengthening the partnership and relationships between the two nations across a range of military operations, including disaster relief and complex expeditionary operations. the metal will be used to make an overhang for the school. The service members are with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

U.S. service members work together to paint metal beams while working on the humanitarian civic assistance project at Binduyan Elementary School Sept. 30, during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015 (PHIBLEX 15). PHIBLEX 15 is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines alongside U.S. Marine and Navy Forces. It focuses on strengthening the partnership and relationships between the two nations across a range of military operations, including disaster relief and complex expeditionary operations. the metal will be used to make an overhang for the school. The service members are with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Robert D. Williams Jr.

Cpl. Blake Ericksonworks together Philippine Navy Seabees, members of their naval construction battalions, to fill wheelbarrows with cement mix while working on the humanitarian civic assistance project at Binduyan Elementary School Oct. 4, during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015 (PHIBLEX 15). PHIBLEX 15 is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines alongside U.S. Marine and Navy Forces. It focuses on strengthening the partnership and relationships between the two nations across a range of military operations, including disaster relief and complex expeditionary operations. Erickson is a combat engineer with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Cpl. Blake Ericksonworks together Philippine Navy Seabees, members of their naval construction battalions, to fill wheelbarrows with cement mix while working on the humanitarian civic assistance project at Binduyan Elementary School Oct. 4, during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015 (PHIBLEX 15). PHIBLEX 15 is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines alongside U.S. Marine and Navy Forces. It focuses on strengthening the partnership and relationships between the two nations across a range of military operations, including disaster relief and complex expeditionary operations. Erickson is a combat engineer with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Robert D. Williams Jr.

Philippine Navy Seabees, members of their naval construction battalions, and U.S. Marines work together to fix a wheelbarrow while preparing to begin working on the humanitarian civic assistance project at Concepcion Elementary School Sept. 24, during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015 (PHIBLEX 15). PHIBLEX 15 is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines alongside U.S. Marine and Navy Forces. It focuses on strengthening the partnership and relationships between the two nations across a range of military operations, including disaster relief and complex expeditionary operations. The Marines are with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Philippine Navy Seabees, members of their naval construction battalions, and U.S. Marines work together to fix a wheelbarrow while preparing to begin working on the humanitarian civic assistance project at Concepcion Elementary School Sept. 24, during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015 (PHIBLEX 15). PHIBLEX 15 is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines alongside U.S. Marine and Navy Forces. It focuses on strengthening the partnership and relationships between the two nations across a range of military operations, including disaster relief and complex expeditionary operations. The Marines are with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Robert D. Williams Jr.

Philippine and a U.S. Navy Seabees, members of their naval construction battalions, weld together rebar while working on the humanitarian civic assistance project at Concepcion Elementary School Sept. 25, during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015 (PHIBLEX 15). PHIBLEX 15 is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines alongside U.S. Marine and Navy Forces. It focuses on strengthening the partnership and relationships between the two nations across a range of military operations, including disaster relief and complex expeditionary operations. The welded rebar will act as braces for the support beams that will be used to support an overhang.

Philippine and a U.S. Navy Seabees, members of their naval construction battalions, weld together rebar while working on the humanitarian civic assistance project at Concepcion Elementary School Sept. 25, during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015 (PHIBLEX 15). PHIBLEX 15 is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines alongside U.S. Marine and Navy Forces. It focuses on strengthening the partnership and relationships between the two nations across a range of military operations, including disaster relief and complex expeditionary operations. The welded rebar will act as braces for the support beams that will be used to support an overhang.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Robert D. Williams Jr.

Cpl. Jake Morales, left, and Cpl. Wesley McCulloch troubleshoot a Hawkeye III Lite satellite at Clark Air Base, Philippines, Oct. 6, 2015. Communication Marines are a vital link to the command and provided 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade with communications throughout Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015. PHIBLEX 2015 is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by U.S. Marine and Navy Forces with the Armed Forces of the Philippines in order to strengthen our interoperability and working relationships across the range of military operations — from disaster relief, to complex expeditionary operations. Morales from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a data network specialist with 7th Communications Battalion, III Marine Headquarters Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. McCulloch, from Dyersburg, Tennessee, is a field radio operator with 7th Comm Bn., III MHG, III MEF.

Cpl. Jake Morales, left, and Cpl. Wesley McCulloch troubleshoot a Hawkeye III Lite satellite at Clark Air Base, Philippines, Oct. 6, 2015. Communication Marines are a vital link to the command and provided 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade with communications throughout Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015. PHIBLEX 2015 is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by U.S. Marine and Navy Forces with the Armed Forces of the Philippines in order to strengthen our interoperability and working relationships across the range of military operations — from disaster relief, to complex expeditionary operations. Morales from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a data network specialist with 7th Communications Battalion, III Marine Headquarters Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. McCulloch, from Dyersburg, Tennessee, is a field radio operator with 7th Comm Bn., III MHG, III MEF.

Photo by Cpl. Joey Holeman

U.S. and Republic of Korea Marines launch an inflatable boat off the coast of Baengnyeongdo, Republic of Korea, during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-13, Sept. 7, 2015. Marines trained as integrated units carrying, paddling and learning to work as a team. KMEP is a regularly scheduled training event which highlights the invaluable opportunities for ROK and U.S. Marines to train and learn from each other. The U.S. Marines are assigned to 3rd Platoon, Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, currently attached to 4th Marine Regiment, III Marine Expeditionary Force, through the Unit Deployment Program. The ROK Marines are with 11th Company, 63rd Battalion, 6th Brigade, 1st Regiment, 2nd ROK Marine Corps Division, ROK Headquarters Marine Corps.

U.S. and Republic of Korea Marines launch an inflatable boat off the coast of Baengnyeongdo, Republic of Korea, during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-13, Sept. 7, 2015. Marines trained as integrated units carrying, paddling and learning to work as a team. KMEP is a regularly scheduled training event which highlights the invaluable opportunities for ROK and U.S. Marines to train and learn from each other. The U.S. Marines are assigned to 3rd Platoon, Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, currently attached to 4th Marine Regiment, III Marine Expeditionary Force, through the Unit Deployment Program. The ROK Marines are with 11th Company, 63rd Battalion, 6th Brigade, 1st Regiment, 2nd ROK Marine Corps Division, ROK Headquarters Marine Corps.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Steven Tran

Led by a Republic of Korea Marine Corps instructor, U.S. and ROK Marines paddle to shore during inflatable boat training as part of Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-13 at Baengnyeongdo, Republic of Korea, Sept. 7, 2015. Marines trained as integrated units paddling the boats and learning to work as a team. KMEP is a regularly scheduled training event which highlights the invaluable opportunities for ROK and U.S. Marines to train and learn from each other. The U.S. Marines are assigned to 3rd Platoon, Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, currently attached to 4th Marine Regiment, III Marine Expeditionary Force, through the Unit Deployment Program. The ROK Marines are with 11th Company, 63rd Battalion, 6th Brigade, 1st Regiment, 2nd ROK Marine Corps Division, ROK Headquarters Marine Corps.

Led by a Republic of Korea Marine Corps instructor, U.S. and ROK Marines paddle to shore during inflatable boat training as part of Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-13 at Baengnyeongdo, Republic of Korea, Sept. 7, 2015. Marines trained as integrated units paddling the boats and learning to work as a team. KMEP is a regularly scheduled training event which highlights the invaluable opportunities for ROK and U.S. Marines to train and learn from each other. The U.S. Marines are assigned to 3rd Platoon, Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, currently attached to 4th Marine Regiment, III Marine Expeditionary Force, through the Unit Deployment Program. The ROK Marines are with 11th Company, 63rd Battalion, 6th Brigade, 1st Regiment, 2nd ROK Marine Corps Division, ROK Headquarters Marine Corps.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Steven Tran

Retired Lt. Col. Justin Constantine speaks to Marines at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 30, 2015, about his near- death experience in Iraq. Constantine was hit in the back of the head by an enemy sniper round during a routine combat patrol, Oct. 18, 2006. Constantine, who is still recovering, dedicates his life to giving back to Marines and encouraging them to seek help if they need it. Constantine was appointed by the Secretary of Defense to a four-year congressionally mandated task force for recovering warriors, and is currently on the board of directors for the Wounded Warrior Project. Constantine, from Fairfax, Virginia, is a retired Lt. Col. and a motivational speaker for active and retired service members.

Retired Lt. Col. Justin Constantine speaks to Marines at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 30, 2015, about his near- death experience in Iraq. Constantine was hit in the back of the head by an enemy sniper round during a routine combat patrol, Oct. 18, 2006. Constantine, who is still recovering, dedicates his life to giving back to Marines and encouraging them to seek help if they need it. Constantine was appointed by the Secretary of Defense to a four-year congressionally mandated task force for recovering warriors, and is currently on the board of directors for the Wounded Warrior Project. Constantine, from Fairfax, Virginia, is a retired Lt. Col. and a motivational speaker for active and retired service members.

Photo by Pfc. Jessica Etheridge

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 took over a fortified enemy hill to provide security for other Marines to press forward. KMEP 15-12 is a bilateral training exercise that enhances the ROK and U.S. alliance, promotes stability on the Korean Peninsula and strengthens ROK and U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. Shibata, from Honolulu, Hawaii, is with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force under the unit deployment program.

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 took over a fortified enemy hill to provide security for other Marines to press forward. KMEP 15-12 is a bilateral training exercise that enhances the ROK and U.S. alliance, promotes stability on the Korean Peninsula and strengthens ROK and U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. Shibata, from Honolulu, Hawaii, is with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force under the unit deployment program.

Photo by Cpl. Tyler Giguere

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 exercise that enhances the ROK and U.S. alliance, promotes stability on the Korean Peninsula and strengthens ROK and U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. Silver, from Carrollton, Georgia, is a rifleman with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force under the unit deployment program.

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 exercise that enhances the ROK and U.S. alliance, promotes stability on the Korean Peninsula and strengthens ROK and U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. Silver, from Carrollton, Georgia, is a rifleman with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force under the unit deployment program.

Photo by Cpl. Tyler Giguere

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 bilateral training exercise that enhances the ROK and U.S. alliance, promotes stability on the Korean Peninsula and strengthens ROK and U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. The Marines are with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force under the unit deployment program.

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 bilateral training exercise that enhances the ROK and U.S. alliance, promotes stability on the Korean Peninsula and strengthens ROK and U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. The Marines are with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force under the unit deployment program.

Photo by Cpl. Tyler Giguere

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Edward Jones teaches Marines about the Outpatient Crisis Prevention Program during the Warrior Tournament at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 25, 2015. The program is a five-day psycho-educational training course designed to enhance coping skills and interpersonal effectiveness of active duty personnel suffering from severe anxiety and depression. According to Jones, the mission of the program is to strengthen the resilience and readiness of participants in coping with personal and professional challenges. Jones, from Grand Rapids, Michigan, is an OSCAR Team corpsman with Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Edward Jones teaches Marines about the Outpatient Crisis Prevention Program during the Warrior Tournament at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 25, 2015. The program is a five-day psycho-educational training course designed to enhance coping skills and interpersonal effectiveness of active duty personnel suffering from severe anxiety and depression. According to Jones, the mission of the program is to strengthen the resilience and readiness of participants in coping with personal and professional challenges. Jones, from Grand Rapids, Michigan, is an OSCAR Team corpsman with Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Pfc. Jessica Etheridge

Republic of Korea Marine Sgt. Joongheon Kim provides security for U.S. and ROK Marines crossing a simulated danger zone during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Gunha-Rhi, Gimpo, Republic of Korea, Sept. 17, 2015. KMEP 15-12 is a bilateral training exercise that enhances the ROK and U.S. alliance, promotes stability on the Korean Peninsula and strengthens ROK and U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. Kim, from Changwon, ROK, is a machine gunner with 1st Company, 11th Battalion, 1st Regiment, 2nd Marine Division. The U.S. Marines are with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force under the unit deployment program.

Republic of Korea Marine Sgt. Joongheon Kim provides security for U.S. and ROK Marines crossing a simulated danger zone during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Gunha-Rhi, Gimpo, Republic of Korea, Sept. 17, 2015. KMEP 15-12 is a bilateral training exercise that enhances the ROK and U.S. alliance, promotes stability on the Korean Peninsula and strengthens ROK and U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. Kim, from Changwon, ROK, is a machine gunner with 1st Company, 11th Battalion, 1st Regiment, 2nd Marine Division. The U.S. Marines are with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force under the unit deployment program.

Photo by Cpl. Tyler Giguere

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 exercise that enhances the ROK and U.S. alliance, promotes stability on the Korean Peninsula and strengthens ROK and U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. The ROK Marines are with 1st Company, 11th Battalion, 1st Regiment, 2nd Marine Division. The U.S. Marines are with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force under the unit deployment program.

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 exercise that enhances the ROK and U.S. alliance, promotes stability on the Korean Peninsula and strengthens ROK and U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. The ROK Marines are with 1st Company, 11th Battalion, 1st Regiment, 2nd Marine Division. The U.S. Marines are with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force under the unit deployment program.

Photo by Cpl. Tyler Giguere

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. KMEP 15-12 is a bilateral training exercise that enhances the ROK and U.S. alliance, promotes stability on the Korean Peninsula and strengthens ROK and U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. Shin, from Mokpo, ROK, is a rifleman with 1st Company, 11th Battalion, 1st Regiment, 2nd Marine Division. The U.S. Marines are with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force under the unit deployment program.

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. KMEP 15-12 is a bilateral training exercise that enhances the ROK and U.S. alliance, promotes stability on the Korean Peninsula and strengthens ROK and U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. Shin, from Mokpo, ROK, is a rifleman with 1st Company, 11th Battalion, 1st Regiment, 2nd Marine Division. The U.S. Marines are with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force under the unit deployment program.

Photo by Cpl. Tyler Giguere

U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Brian P. Coyne, center left, celebrates the successful completion of sports day with Republic of Korea Lt. Col. Yoo Hogeun, right center, during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Chung Ryong, Republic of Korea, Sept. 12, 2015. The Marines participated in a number of events, including a weighted pack run, soccer, basketball and tug of war. KMEP 15-12 is a continuous bilateral training exercise that enhances the ROK and U.S. alliance, promotes stability on the Korean Peninsula and strengthens ROK and U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. Coyne, from Long Island, New York, is the commanding officer of 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, currently attached to 4th Marine Regiment, III Marine Expeditionary Force through the Unit Deployment Program. Hogeun, from Kangwondo, ROK, is the commanding officer of 11th Battalion, 1st Regiment, 2nd Marine Division.

U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Brian P. Coyne, center left, celebrates the successful completion of sports day with Republic of Korea Lt. Col. Yoo Hogeun, right center, during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Chung Ryong, Republic of Korea, Sept. 12, 2015. The Marines participated in a number of events, including a weighted pack run, soccer, basketball and tug of war. KMEP 15-12 is a continuous bilateral training exercise that enhances the ROK and U.S. alliance, promotes stability on the Korean Peninsula and strengthens ROK and U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. Coyne, from Long Island, New York, is the commanding officer of 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, currently attached to 4th Marine Regiment, III Marine Expeditionary Force through the Unit Deployment Program. Hogeun, from Kangwondo, ROK, is the commanding officer of 11th Battalion, 1st Regiment, 2nd Marine Division.

Photo by Cpl. Tyler Giguere

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 Program 15-12 at Chung Ryong, Republic of Korea, Sept. 12, 2015. The Marines participated in a number of events to include a weighted pack run, soccer, basketball and tug of war. KMEP 15-12 is a continuous bilateral training exercise that enhances the ROK and U.S. alliance, promotes stability on the Korean Peninsula and strengthens ROK and U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. Coyne, from Long Island, New York, is the commanding officer of 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, currently attached to 4th Marine Regiment, III Marine Expeditionary Force through the Unit Deployment Program. Hogeun, from Kangwondo, ROK, is the commanding officer of 11th Battalion, 1st Regiment, 2nd Marine Division. Wang, from Fayetteville, North Carolina, is the company commander for Headquarters and Service Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, currently attached to 4th Marine Regiment, III Marine Expeditionary Force through the Unit Deployment Program.

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 Program 15-12 at Chung Ryong, Republic of Korea, Sept. 12, 2015. The Marines participated in a number of events to include a weighted pack run, soccer, basketball and tug of war. KMEP 15-12 is a continuous bilateral training exercise that enhances the ROK and U.S. alliance, promotes stability on the Korean Peninsula and strengthens ROK and U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. Coyne, from Long Island, New York, is the commanding officer of 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, currently attached to 4th Marine Regiment, III Marine Expeditionary Force through the Unit Deployment Program. Hogeun, from Kangwondo, ROK, is the commanding officer of 11th Battalion, 1st Regiment, 2nd Marine Division. Wang, from Fayetteville, North Carolina, is the company commander for Headquarters and Service Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, currently attached to 4th Marine Regiment, III Marine Expeditionary Force through the Unit Deployment Program.

Photo by Cpl. Tyler Giguere

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 bilateral training exercise that enhances the ROK and U.S. alliance, promotes stability on the Korean Peninsula and strengthens ROK and U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. The ROK Marines are with 11th Battalion, 1st Regiment, 2nd Marine Division. The U.S. Marines are with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, currently attached to 4th Marine Regiment, III Marine Expeditionary Force through the Unit Deployment Program.

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 bilateral training exercise that enhances the ROK and U.S. alliance, promotes stability on the Korean Peninsula and strengthens ROK and U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. The ROK Marines are with 11th Battalion, 1st Regiment, 2nd Marine Division. The U.S. Marines are with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, currently attached to 4th Marine Regiment, III Marine Expeditionary Force through the Unit Deployment Program.

Photo by Cpl. Tyler Giguere

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Paul J. Kennedy, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, commanding general, left, speaks with Philippine Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Alexander F. Balutan, Armed Force Philippines, Naval Inspector General, during the opening ceremony for Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015 (PHIBLEX 15) at the Philippine Marine Corps Base in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, Philippines, Oct. 1, 2015. PHIBLEX 15 is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by U.S. Marine and Navy Forces with the Armed Forces of the Philippines in order to strengthen our interoperability and working relationships across the range of military operations from disaster relief, to complex expeditionary operations.

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Paul J. Kennedy, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, commanding general, left, speaks with Philippine Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Alexander F. Balutan, Armed Force Philippines, Naval Inspector General, during the opening ceremony for Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015 (PHIBLEX 15) at the Philippine Marine Corps Base in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, Philippines, Oct. 1, 2015. PHIBLEX 15 is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by U.S. Marine and Navy Forces with the Armed Forces of the Philippines in order to strengthen our interoperability and working relationships across the range of military operations from disaster relief, to complex expeditionary operations.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Bustos

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