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U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Valerie A. Jackson, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea, and Gov. Oh Young-hun, governor of Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, pose for a photo in front of a Staff Sgt. Reckless statue during a wreath-laying ceremony honoring Staff Sgt. Reckless at LetsRun Park Jeju in Jeju City, South Korea, May 12, 2026. Staff Sgt. Reckless, a decorated Marine Corps war horse who served with 5th Marine Regiment during the Korean War, is remembered for her valor and enduring legacy in the shared history of the U.S. Marine Corps and the Republic of Korea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Antonio Campbell)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Valerie A. Jackson, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea, and Gov. Oh Young-hun, governor of Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, pose for a photo in front of a Staff Sgt. Reckless statue during a wreath-laying ceremony honoring Staff Sgt. Reckless at LetsRun Park Jeju in Jeju City, South Korea, May 12, 2026. Staff Sgt. Reckless, a decorated Marine Corps war horse who served with 5th Marine Regiment during the Korean War, is remembered for her valor and enduring legacy in the shared history of the U.S. Marine Corps and the Republic of Korea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Antonio Campbell)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Antonio Campbell

Republic of Korea Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kim Soo Young, commanding general of the ROK Marine Corps Education and Training Group, and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ismael G. Bamba, the command senior enlisted leader of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Korea, arrives for the graduation ceremony at ROK Marine Corps Base Pohang, South Korea, March 6, 2026. The ceremony marks the successful completion of rigorous training and honors new noncommissioned officers for their leadership, discipline, and readiness to lead within the ROK Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Antonio Campbell)

Republic of Korea Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kim Soo Young, commanding general of the ROK Marine Corps Education and Training Group, and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ismael G. Bamba, the command senior enlisted leader of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Korea, arrives for the graduation ceremony at ROK Marine Corps Base Pohang, South Korea, March 6, 2026. The ceremony marks the successful completion of rigorous training and honors new noncommissioned officers for their leadership, discipline, and readiness to lead within the ROK Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Antonio Campbell)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Antonio Campbell

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Valerie A. Jackson, commander of United States Marine Corps Forces Korea, and U.S. Space Force Col. John Patrick, commander of Space Forces Korea, pose for a photo with Republic of Korea military personnel following a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief demonstration during Exercise Cobra Gold 2026 at the Disaster Relief Training Center, Cha Choeng Sao, Thailand, Feb. 27, 2026. Cobra Gold is the Indo-Pacific’s largest annual military exercise in mainland Asia, co-hosted by the U.S. and Thailand. The exercise brings together participants from multiple nations for military training and humanitarian projects that strengthen regional partnerships and demonstrate U.S. commitment to Indo-Pacific security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Antonio Campbell)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Valerie A. Jackson, commander of United States Marine Corps Forces Korea, and U.S. Space Force Col. John Patrick, commander of Space Forces Korea, pose for a photo with Republic of Korea military personnel following a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief demonstration during Exercise Cobra Gold 2026 at the Disaster Relief Training Center, Cha Choeng Sao, Thailand, Feb. 27, 2026. Cobra Gold is the Indo-Pacific’s largest annual military exercise in mainland Asia, co-hosted by the U.S. and Thailand. The exercise brings together participants from multiple nations for military training and humanitarian projects that strengthen regional partnerships and demonstrate U.S. commitment to Indo-Pacific security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Antonio Campbell)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Antonio Campbell

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Guido Valdez, the medical officer of the Marine Corps (right), speaks with U.S. Marine Corps Col. Peter Ankney, deputy commander (center), and U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Aldo Pena, a hospital corpsman, both with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea, during a visit to U.S. Army Garrison Camp Humphreys, South Korea, Feb. 19, 2026. Valdez works directly with Headquarters Marine Corps and the Commandant of the Marine Corps to ensure appropriate medical care is provided to service members and their families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Antonio Campbell)

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Guido Valdez, the medical officer of the Marine Corps (right), speaks with U.S. Marine Corps Col. Peter Ankney, deputy commander (center), and U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Aldo Pena, a hospital corpsman, both with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea, during a visit to U.S. Army Garrison Camp Humphreys, South Korea, Feb. 19, 2026. Valdez works directly with Headquarters Marine Corps and the Commandant of the Marine Corps to ensure appropriate medical care is provided to service members and their families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Antonio Campbell)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Antonio Campbell

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Valerie A. Jackson, Commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea, and Republic of Korea Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Ju Il-Suk, commandant of the Republic of Korea Marine Corps, pose for a photo with U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ismael G. Bamba, command senior enlisted leader of Marine Forces Korea, and Republic of Korea Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Jung Hoon Song, sergeant major of the Republic of Korea Marine Corps, during an award ceremony at Republic of Korea Marine Corps Headquarters at Camp Baran, South Korea, Feb. 3, 2026. The commendation highlights significant efforts supporting regional stability, alliance readiness and combined operational effectiveness on the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Antonio Campbell)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Valerie A. Jackson, Commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea, and Republic of Korea Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Ju Il-Suk, commandant of the Republic of Korea Marine Corps, pose for a photo with U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ismael G. Bamba, command senior enlisted leader of Marine Forces Korea, and Republic of Korea Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Jung Hoon Song, sergeant major of the Republic of Korea Marine Corps, during an award ceremony at Republic of Korea Marine Corps Headquarters at Camp Baran, South Korea, Feb. 3, 2026. The commendation highlights significant efforts supporting regional stability, alliance readiness and combined operational effectiveness on the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Antonio Campbell)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Antonio Campbell

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ismael G. Bamba, command senior enlisted leader of Marine Forces Korea, stands at attention as his citation is read during his award ceremony at Republic of Korea Marine Corps Headquarters at Camp Baran, South Korea, Feb. 3, 2026. The commendation highlights significant efforts supporting regional stability, alliance readiness and combined operational effectiveness on the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Antonio Campbell)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ismael G. Bamba, command senior enlisted leader of Marine Forces Korea, stands at attention as his citation is read during his award ceremony at Republic of Korea Marine Corps Headquarters at Camp Baran, South Korea, Feb. 3, 2026. The commendation highlights significant efforts supporting regional stability, alliance readiness and combined operational effectiveness on the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Antonio Campbell)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Antonio Campbell

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Valerie A. Jackson, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Korea, and Ismael G. Bamba, command senior enlisted leader of MARFORK, pose for a photo to wish all Marines, Sailor, Soldier, civilians and family members with MARFORK a happy holidays, on USAG Camp Humphreys, South Korea, Dec. 23, 2025. MARFORK is the U.S. Marine Corps' service component for United States Forces Korea (USFK) and United Nations Command (UNC). It commands all U.S. Marine forces assigned to USFK and UNC; advises USFK and UNC on the capabilities, support, and proper employment of Marine forces in defense of the Republic of Korea (ROK); and serves as the U.S. Marine Corps’ representative to the Commandant of the ROK Marine Corps.

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Valerie A. Jackson, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Korea, and Ismael G. Bamba, command senior enlisted leader of MARFORK, pose for a photo to wish all Marines, Sailor, Soldier, civilians and family members with MARFORK a happy holidays, on USAG Camp Humphreys, South Korea, Dec. 23, 2025. MARFORK is the U.S. Marine Corps' service component for United States Forces Korea (USFK) and United Nations Command (UNC). It commands all U.S. Marine forces assigned to USFK and UNC; advises USFK and UNC on the capabilities, support, and proper employment of Marine forces in defense of the Republic of Korea (ROK); and serves as the U.S. Marine Corps’ representative to the Commandant of the ROK Marine Corps.

Photo by Cpl. Simon Saravia

Republic of Korea Marine Corps Capt. Jeong Sang Jin, liaison officer to U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Korea from the ROKMC, addresses Marines with MARFORK during a farewell ceremony on USAG Camp Humphreys, South Korea, Dec. 23, 2025. From Jan. 13 to Dec. 23, 2025, Jeong worked as a critical link in the planning and execution of bilateral ROKMC and MARFORK events. To succeed, he was required to coordinate with staff, balance schedules, and transcend language barriers across warfighting functions and with key leaders in both commands.

Republic of Korea Marine Corps Capt. Jeong Sang Jin, liaison officer to U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Korea from the ROKMC, addresses Marines with MARFORK during a farewell ceremony on USAG Camp Humphreys, South Korea, Dec. 23, 2025. From Jan. 13 to Dec. 23, 2025, Jeong worked as a critical link in the planning and execution of bilateral ROKMC and MARFORK events. To succeed, he was required to coordinate with staff, balance schedules, and transcend language barriers across warfighting functions and with key leaders in both commands.

Photo by Cpl. Simon Saravia

Republic of Korea Marine Corps Capt. Jeong Sang Jin, liaison officer to U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Korea from the ROKMC, addresses Marines with MARFORK during a farewell ceremony on USAG Camp Humphreys, South Korea, Dec. 23, 2025. From Jan. 13 to Dec. 23, 2025, Jeong worked as a critical link in the planning and execution of bilateral ROKMC and MARFORK events. To succeed, he was required to coordinate with staff, balance schedules, and transcend language barriers across warfighting functions and with key leaders in both commands.

Republic of Korea Marine Corps Capt. Jeong Sang Jin, liaison officer to U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Korea from the ROKMC, addresses Marines with MARFORK during a farewell ceremony on USAG Camp Humphreys, South Korea, Dec. 23, 2025. From Jan. 13 to Dec. 23, 2025, Jeong worked as a critical link in the planning and execution of bilateral ROKMC and MARFORK events. To succeed, he was required to coordinate with staff, balance schedules, and transcend language barriers across warfighting functions and with key leaders in both commands.

Photo by Cpl. Simon Saravia

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Valerie A. Jackson, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Korea, shakes hands with Republic of Korea Marine Corps Capt. Jeong Sang Jin, liaison officer to MARFORK from the ROKMC, during a farewell ceremony on USAG Camp Humphreys, South Korea, Dec. 23, 2025. From Jan. 13 to Dec. 23, 2025, Jeong worked as a critical link in the planning and execution of bilateral ROKMC and MARFORK events. To succeed, he was required to coordinate with staff, balance schedules, and transcend language barriers across warfighting functions and with key leaders in both commands.

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Valerie A. Jackson, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Korea, shakes hands with Republic of Korea Marine Corps Capt. Jeong Sang Jin, liaison officer to MARFORK from the ROKMC, during a farewell ceremony on USAG Camp Humphreys, South Korea, Dec. 23, 2025. From Jan. 13 to Dec. 23, 2025, Jeong worked as a critical link in the planning and execution of bilateral ROKMC and MARFORK events. To succeed, he was required to coordinate with staff, balance schedules, and transcend language barriers across warfighting functions and with key leaders in both commands.

Photo by Cpl. Simon Saravia

Republic of Korea Marine Corps Capt. Jeong Sang Jin, liaison officer to U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Korea poses for a photo with U.S. Marines, sailors, soldiers, and civilians with MARFORK during a farewell ceremony on USAG Camp Humphreys, South Korea, Dec. 23, 2025. From Jan. 13 to Dec. 23, 2025, Jeong worked as a critical link in the planning and execution of bilateral ROKMC and MARFORK events. To succeed, he was required to coordinate with staff, balance schedules, and transcend language barriers across warfighting functions and with key leaders in both commands.

Republic of Korea Marine Corps Capt. Jeong Sang Jin, liaison officer to U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Korea poses for a photo with U.S. Marines, sailors, soldiers, and civilians with MARFORK during a farewell ceremony on USAG Camp Humphreys, South Korea, Dec. 23, 2025. From Jan. 13 to Dec. 23, 2025, Jeong worked as a critical link in the planning and execution of bilateral ROKMC and MARFORK events. To succeed, he was required to coordinate with staff, balance schedules, and transcend language barriers across warfighting functions and with key leaders in both commands.

Photo by Cpl. Simon Saravia

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Aaron Duran, left, and Lance Cpl. Juan Hilario, both machine gunners with 1st Battalion, 6th Marines, forward deployed with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program, fire on simulated adversary forces with an M240B machine gun while conducting platoon attacks in an urban environment during Korea Viper 26.1 at Camp Rodriguez, South Korea, Dec. 17, 2025. 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. Duran is a native of California, and Hilario is a native of Illinois. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John Simpson)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Aaron Duran, left, and Lance Cpl. Juan Hilario, both machine gunners with 1st Battalion, 6th Marines, forward deployed with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program, fire on simulated adversary forces with an M240B machine gun while conducting platoon attacks in an urban environment during Korea Viper 26.1 at Camp Rodriguez, South Korea, Dec. 17, 2025. 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. Duran is a native of California, and Hilario is a native of Illinois. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John Simpson)

Photo by Cpl. John Simpson

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Aaron Duran, left, and Lance Cpl. Juan Hilario, both machine gunners with 1st Battalion, 6th Marines, forward deployed with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program, fire on simulated adversary forces with an M240B machine gun while conducting platoon attacks in an urban environment during Korea Viper 26.1 at Camp Rodriguez, South Korea, Dec. 17, 2025. 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. Duran is a native of California, and Hilario is a native of Illinois. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John Simpson)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Aaron Duran, left, and Lance Cpl. Juan Hilario, both machine gunners with 1st Battalion, 6th Marines, forward deployed with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program, fire on simulated adversary forces with an M240B machine gun while conducting platoon attacks in an urban environment during Korea Viper 26.1 at Camp Rodriguez, South Korea, Dec. 17, 2025. 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. Duran is a native of California, and Hilario is a native of Illinois. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John Simpson)

Photo by Cpl. John Simpson

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Aaron Duran, left, and Lance Cpl. Juan Hilario, both machine gunners with 1st Battalion, 6th Marines, forward deployed with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program, fire on simulated adversary forces with an M240B machine gun while conducting platoon attacks in an urban environment during Korea Viper 26.1 at Camp Rodriguez, South Korea, Dec. 17, 2025. 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. Duran is a native of California, and Hilario is a native of Illinois. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John Simpson)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Aaron Duran, left, and Lance Cpl. Juan Hilario, both machine gunners with 1st Battalion, 6th Marines, forward deployed with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program, fire on simulated adversary forces with an M240B machine gun while conducting platoon attacks in an urban environment during Korea Viper 26.1 at Camp Rodriguez, South Korea, Dec. 17, 2025. 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. Duran is a native of California, and Hilario is a native of Illinois. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John Simpson)

Photo by Cpl. John Simpson

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Aaron Duran, left, and Lance Cpl. Juan Hilario, both machine gunners with 1st Battalion, 6th Marines, forward deployed with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program, fire on simulated adversary forces with an M240B machine gun while conducting platoon attacks in an urban environment during Korea Viper 26.1 at Camp Rodriguez, South Korea, Dec. 17, 2025. 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. Duran is a native of California, and Hilario is a native of Illinois. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John Simpson)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Aaron Duran, left, and Lance Cpl. Juan Hilario, both machine gunners with 1st Battalion, 6th Marines, forward deployed with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program, fire on simulated adversary forces with an M240B machine gun while conducting platoon attacks in an urban environment during Korea Viper 26.1 at Camp Rodriguez, South Korea, Dec. 17, 2025. 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. Duran is a native of California, and Hilario is a native of Illinois. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John Simpson)

Photo by Cpl. John Simpson

Families of fallen Republic of Korea Marines, Ahn Gyu-Back, the Republic of Korea Minister of National Defense, ROK service members, and U.S. Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Korea bow their heads for a moment of silence during a memorial ceremony for the 15th anniversary of the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong to honor the fallen ROK Marines and their unwavering actions in defense of their country, on Nov. 23, 2025. On Nov. 23, 2010, upon receiving North Korean artillery fire on Yeonpyeong Island, ROK Marine Corps forces responded swiftly and decisively with artillery counterfire to successfully defend the island in what is known today as the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Simon Saravia)

Families of fallen Republic of Korea Marines, Ahn Gyu-Back, the Republic of Korea Minister of National Defense, ROK service members, and U.S. Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Korea bow their heads for a moment of silence during a memorial ceremony for the 15th anniversary of the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong to honor the fallen ROK Marines and their unwavering actions in defense of their country, on Nov. 23, 2025. On Nov. 23, 2010, upon receiving North Korean artillery fire on Yeonpyeong Island, ROK Marine Corps forces responded swiftly and decisively with artillery counterfire to successfully defend the island in what is known today as the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Simon Saravia)

Photo by Cpl. Simon Saravia

A Republic of Korea government official places incense powder into a flame to pay respect to the fallen during the Republic of Korea memorial ceremony for the 15th anniversary of the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong to honor the fallen ROK Marines and their unwavering actions in defense of their country, on Nov. 23, 2025. On Nov. 23, 2010, upon receiving North Korean artillery fire on Yeonpyeong Island, ROK Marine Corps forces responded swiftly and decisively with artillery counterfire to successfully defend the island in what is known today as the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Simon Saravia)

A Republic of Korea government official places incense powder into a flame to pay respect to the fallen during the Republic of Korea memorial ceremony for the 15th anniversary of the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong to honor the fallen ROK Marines and their unwavering actions in defense of their country, on Nov. 23, 2025. On Nov. 23, 2010, upon receiving North Korean artillery fire on Yeonpyeong Island, ROK Marine Corps forces responded swiftly and decisively with artillery counterfire to successfully defend the island in what is known today as the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Simon Saravia)

Photo by Cpl. Simon Saravia

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ismael G. Bamba, command senior enlisted leader of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea, renders a salute to fallen Republic of Korea Marines alongside ROK Marine Corps and Navy leaders during a memorial ceremony for the 15th anniversary of the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong to honor the fallen ROK Marines and their unwavering actions in defense of their country, on Nov. 23, 2025. On Nov. 23, 2010, upon receiving North Korean artillery fire on Yeonpyeong Island, ROK Marine Corps forces responded swiftly and decisively with artillery counterfire to successfully defend the island in what is known today as the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Simon Saravia)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ismael G. Bamba, command senior enlisted leader of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea, renders a salute to fallen Republic of Korea Marines alongside ROK Marine Corps and Navy leaders during a memorial ceremony for the 15th anniversary of the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong to honor the fallen ROK Marines and their unwavering actions in defense of their country, on Nov. 23, 2025. On Nov. 23, 2010, upon receiving North Korean artillery fire on Yeonpyeong Island, ROK Marine Corps forces responded swiftly and decisively with artillery counterfire to successfully defend the island in what is known today as the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Simon Saravia)

Photo by Cpl. Simon Saravia

Flowers are placed at the headstone of a fallen Republic of Korea Marine during a memorial ceremony for the 15th anniversary of the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong to honor the fallen ROK Marines and their unwavering actions in defense of their country, on Nov. 23, 2025. On Nov. 23, 2010, upon receiving North Korean artillery fire on Yeonpyeong Island, ROK Marine Corps forces responded swiftly and decisively with artillery counterfire to successfully defend the island in what is known today as the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Simon Saravia)

Flowers are placed at the headstone of a fallen Republic of Korea Marine during a memorial ceremony for the 15th anniversary of the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong to honor the fallen ROK Marines and their unwavering actions in defense of their country, on Nov. 23, 2025. On Nov. 23, 2010, upon receiving North Korean artillery fire on Yeonpyeong Island, ROK Marine Corps forces responded swiftly and decisively with artillery counterfire to successfully defend the island in what is known today as the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Simon Saravia)

Photo by Cpl. Simon Saravia

Republic of Korea Marine Corps Sgt. Lee Han, a veteran of the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong, delivers his remarks during a memorial ceremony for the 15th anniversary of the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong to honor the fallen ROK Marines and their unwavering actions in defense of their country, on Nov. 23, 2025. On Nov. 23, 2010, upon receiving North Korean artillery fire on Yeonpyeong Island, ROK Marine Corps forces responded swiftly and decisively with artillery counterfire to successfully defend the island in what is known today as the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Simon Saravia)

Republic of Korea Marine Corps Sgt. Lee Han, a veteran of the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong, delivers his remarks during a memorial ceremony for the 15th anniversary of the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong to honor the fallen ROK Marines and their unwavering actions in defense of their country, on Nov. 23, 2025. On Nov. 23, 2010, upon receiving North Korean artillery fire on Yeonpyeong Island, ROK Marine Corps forces responded swiftly and decisively with artillery counterfire to successfully defend the island in what is known today as the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Simon Saravia)

Photo by Cpl. Simon Saravia