Korea Viper 26.1 | V16 Conducts Flyaway Drills

Korea Viper is a recurring exercise series that demonstrates the Republic of Korea and U.S. Marine Corps' ability to respond decisively in the region as a singular, unified force while strengthening relationships and trust between the two allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John Simpson)

Korea Viper 26.1 | V16 Co...

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John Simpson/Released 251212-M-SH338-8613.JPG

Dec 29, 2025

A U.S. Marine with 1st Battalion, 6th Marines, forward deployed with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program, prepares to conduct a flyaway drill in a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter alongside U.S. Army Soldiers with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade during Korea Viper 26.1 at Camp Rodriguez, South Korea, Dec. 12, 2025.

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Canon EOS R5

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RF28-70mm F2 L USM

APERTURE

56/10

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1/250

ISO

100

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