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Camp Humphreys, Republic of Korea

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BARAN, Republic of Korea – Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea, and the Republic of Korea Marine Corps join in raising a fist in solidarity of the iron-clad alliance between the two nations and services. Lt. Gen. Eric Smith, commanding general of III MEF, Maj. Gen. Thomas Weidley, commanding general of First Marine Aircraft Wing, BGen. William Jurney, commander of Third Marine Division, and Maj. Gen. Patrick Hermesmann, commander of MARFORK, visited the R.O.K. Marine Corps Headquarters in Baran. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathaniel Hanscom)

BARAN, Republic of Korea – Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea, and the Republic of Korea Marine Corps join in raising a fist in solidarity of the iron-clad alliance between the two nations and services. Lt. Gen. Eric Smith, commanding general of III MEF, Maj. Gen. Thomas Weidley, commanding general of First Marine Aircraft Wing, BGen. William Jurney, commander of Third Marine Division, and Maj. Gen. Patrick Hermesmann, commander of MARFORK, visited the R.O.K. Marine Corps Headquarters in Baran. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathaniel Hanscom)

Photo by Sgt. Nathaniel Hanscom

Sgt. Maj. Anthony Spadaro, U.S. INDOPACOM senior enlisted leader, conducts a town hall with the Marines of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea. Spadaro also held a luncheon with MARFORK's staff non-commissioned officers, conducted physical training with the enlisted Marines, and visited training units around the peninsula.

Sgt. Maj. Anthony Spadaro, U.S. INDOPACOM senior enlisted leader, conducts a town hall with the Marines of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea. Spadaro also held a luncheon with MARFORK's staff non-commissioned officers, conducted physical training with the enlisted Marines, and visited training units around the peninsula.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Anthony Johnson

CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea – Gunnery Sgt. Roger Reyes, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea ammunitions chief, receives a Certificate of Commendation from Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Hermesmann, MARFORK commander, here Jan. 22. Reyes was awarded the CERTCOM for excellence in putting together and leading the Camp Humphreys Chili Cook Off held by MARFORK in conjunction with the Army versus Navy football game. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Nathaniel Hanscom/ Released)

CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea – Gunnery Sgt. Roger Reyes, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea ammunitions chief, receives a Certificate of Commendation from Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Hermesmann, MARFORK commander, here Jan. 22. Reyes was awarded the CERTCOM for excellence in putting together and leading the Camp Humphreys Chili Cook Off held by MARFORK in conjunction with the Army versus Navy football game. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Nathaniel Hanscom/ Released)

Photo by Sgt. Nathaniel Hanscom

CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea – Lance Cpl. Jordan Clark, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea plans and policy force deployment planning & execution specialist, receives a Certificate of Commendation from Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Hermesmann, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea commander, here, Jan. 22. Clark earned Marine of the Quarter for his professional example and contribution to the accomplishment of the MARFORK mission. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Nathaniel Hanscom/Released)

CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea – Lance Cpl. Jordan Clark, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea plans and policy force deployment planning & execution specialist, receives a Certificate of Commendation from Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Hermesmann, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea commander, here, Jan. 22. Clark earned Marine of the Quarter for his professional example and contribution to the accomplishment of the MARFORK mission. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Nathaniel Hanscom/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Nathaniel Hanscom

CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea – Staff Sgt. Anthony J. Kirby, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea communication strategy and future operations chief, receives the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal from Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Hermesmann, MARFORK commander, here, Jan. 22. Kirby received the award for developing the command’s COMMSTRAT and future operations capabilities. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Nathaniel Hanscom/Released)

CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea – Staff Sgt. Anthony J. Kirby, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea communication strategy and future operations chief, receives the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal from Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Hermesmann, MARFORK commander, here, Jan. 22. Kirby received the award for developing the command’s COMMSTRAT and future operations capabilities. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Nathaniel Hanscom/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Nathaniel Hanscom

CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea – Master Sgt. Olatokunb A. White, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea G-6 communications chief, receives the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal from Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Hermesmann, MARFORK commander, here, Jan. 22. White led the communications section of MARFORK and helped set the force for Marine Corps communications in Korea. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Nathaniel Hanscom/Released)

CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea – Master Sgt. Olatokunb A. White, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea G-6 communications chief, receives the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal from Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Hermesmann, MARFORK commander, here, Jan. 22. White led the communications section of MARFORK and helped set the force for Marine Corps communications in Korea. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Nathaniel Hanscom/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Nathaniel Hanscom

CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea – Capt. Inchul Ha, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea logistics planner, receives the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal from Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Hermesmann, MARFORK commander, here, Jan. 22. Ha helped orient and align the command’s logistics focus to set the force for all Marines Corps forces in Korea. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Nathaniel Hanscom/Released)

CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea – Capt. Inchul Ha, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea logistics planner, receives the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal from Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Hermesmann, MARFORK commander, here, Jan. 22. Ha helped orient and align the command’s logistics focus to set the force for all Marines Corps forces in Korea. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Nathaniel Hanscom/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Nathaniel Hanscom

CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea – Sgt. Craig Richie, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea G-6 help desk chief, receives a Certificate of Commendation from Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Hermesmann, MARFORK commander, here, Jan. 22. Richie earned MARFORK Non-Commissioned Officer of the Quarter for his professional example and contribution to the unit’s mission accomplishment. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Nathaniel Hanscom/Released)

CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea – Sgt. Craig Richie, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea G-6 help desk chief, receives a Certificate of Commendation from Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Hermesmann, MARFORK commander, here, Jan. 22. Richie earned MARFORK Non-Commissioned Officer of the Quarter for his professional example and contribution to the unit’s mission accomplishment. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Nathaniel Hanscom/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Nathaniel Hanscom

CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea – Sgt. Barry B. Smith, G6 systems administrator, receives the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal and a Certificate of Appreciation from Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Hermesmann, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea commander, here, Jan. 16. Smith received the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his contribution to the unit’s mission accomplishment during his time here and the Certificate of Appreciation for four years of faithful service to the Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Nathaniel Hanscom/Released)

CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea – Sgt. Barry B. Smith, G6 systems administrator, receives the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal and a Certificate of Appreciation from Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Hermesmann, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea commander, here, Jan. 16. Smith received the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his contribution to the unit’s mission accomplishment during his time here and the Certificate of Appreciation for four years of faithful service to the Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Nathaniel Hanscom/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Nathaniel Hanscom

CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea –Gunnery Sgt. Jerry Pershin (center), U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea G-3 spectrum manager, receives his promotion warrant from Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Hermesmann (left), MARFORK commander, Jan. 11. Pershin asked Lt. Col. Cedric Lee (right), MARFORK G-6 assistant chief of staff, to pin on his new rank, which he earned after more than 13 years of faithful service. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathaniel Hanscom/released)

CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea –Gunnery Sgt. Jerry Pershin (center), U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea G-3 spectrum manager, receives his promotion warrant from Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Hermesmann (left), MARFORK commander, Jan. 11. Pershin asked Lt. Col. Cedric Lee (right), MARFORK G-6 assistant chief of staff, to pin on his new rank, which he earned after more than 13 years of faithful service. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathaniel Hanscom/released)

Photo by Sgt. Nathaniel Hanscom

CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea –Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Hermesmann, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea commander, promotes Col. Scott M. Koltick, MARFORK assistant chief of staff G-3, to his current rank here, Jan. 7. Koltick promoted to the rank of colonel after more than 24 years of faithful service. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo)

CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea –Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Hermesmann, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea commander, promotes Col. Scott M. Koltick, MARFORK assistant chief of staff G-3, to his current rank here, Jan. 7. Koltick promoted to the rank of colonel after more than 24 years of faithful service. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Sgt. Nathaniel Hanscom

CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea – Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Hermesmann, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea commander, presents Capt. Jaewon Choi, Republic of Korea Marine Corps liaison officer to the U.S. Marine Corps, a token of appreciation for his work with MARFORK here, Jan. 8. Choi’s job at MARFORK was a vital link between the unit and the R.O.K. Marine corps and served to strengthen the alliance between the services and countries alike. (Official U.S. Marine corps photo by Sgt. Nathaniel Hanscom)

CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea – Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Hermesmann, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea commander, presents Capt. Jaewon Choi, Republic of Korea Marine Corps liaison officer to the U.S. Marine Corps, a token of appreciation for his work with MARFORK here, Jan. 8. Choi’s job at MARFORK was a vital link between the unit and the R.O.K. Marine corps and served to strengthen the alliance between the services and countries alike. (Official U.S. Marine corps photo by Sgt. Nathaniel Hanscom)

Photo by Sgt. Nathaniel Hanscom

CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea – Sgt. Michael Parent, G2 Systems Chief, and Cpl. Cecilia Santuario, G1 Administration Clerk, collect toys during the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea Toys for Tots effort here, Dec. 22. MARFORK collected several thousand toys throughout the 2018 holiday season and delivered them to thirteen orphanages in Seoul and Pyeongtaek.

CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea – Sgt. Michael Parent, G2 Systems Chief, and Cpl. Cecilia Santuario, G1 Administration Clerk, collect toys during the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea Toys for Tots effort here, Dec. 22. MARFORK collected several thousand toys throughout the 2018 holiday season and delivered them to thirteen orphanages in Seoul and Pyeongtaek.

Photo by Sgt. Nathaniel Hanscom

CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea - Gunnery Sgt. Hung Tran, G1 Administration Chief, Gunnery Sgt. Christopher Keller, MARFORK Personal Security Detail, and Gunnery Sgt. Tiffany Freeman, G1 Personnel Chief, deliver toys to the Sinasong Orphanage in Pyeongtaek, Republic of Korea, Dec. 22. U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea collected several thousand toys throughout the 2018 holiday season and delivered them to thirteen orphanages in Seoul and Pyeongtaek. (Courtesy photo by GySgt. Hung Tran)

CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea - Gunnery Sgt. Hung Tran, G1 Administration Chief, Gunnery Sgt. Christopher Keller, MARFORK Personal Security Detail, and Gunnery Sgt. Tiffany Freeman, G1 Personnel Chief, deliver toys to the Sinasong Orphanage in Pyeongtaek, Republic of Korea, Dec. 22. U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea collected several thousand toys throughout the 2018 holiday season and delivered them to thirteen orphanages in Seoul and Pyeongtaek. (Courtesy photo by GySgt. Hung Tran)

Photo by Sgt. Nathaniel Hanscom

CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea – Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Hermesmann, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea, judges the “Ugly Sweater” Competition during the MARFORK Holiday Party here, Dec. 21. Marines and families used the Pacific Victors Chapel for the holiday party to celebrate the command’s accomplishments, strengthen relationships within the command, and share their common fellowship with each other.

CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea – Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Hermesmann, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea, judges the “Ugly Sweater” Competition during the MARFORK Holiday Party here, Dec. 21. Marines and families used the Pacific Victors Chapel for the holiday party to celebrate the command’s accomplishments, strengthen relationships within the command, and share their common fellowship with each other.

Photo by Capt. John J. Parry

CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea – Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Hermesmann, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea, awards Gabe Neagle more than 1,300 pieces of candy after he came closest among nearly one hundred entries to guessing the correct count in the jar during the MARFORK Holiday Party here, Dec. 21. Marines and families used the Pacific Victors Chapel for the holiday party to celebrate the command’s accomplishments, strengthen relationships within the command, and share their common fellowship with each other.

CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea – Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Hermesmann, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea, awards Gabe Neagle more than 1,300 pieces of candy after he came closest among nearly one hundred entries to guessing the correct count in the jar during the MARFORK Holiday Party here, Dec. 21. Marines and families used the Pacific Victors Chapel for the holiday party to celebrate the command’s accomplishments, strengthen relationships within the command, and share their common fellowship with each other.

Photo by Capt. John J. Parry

CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea – Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Hermesmann, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea, judges the “Ugly Sweater” Competition during the MARFORK Holiday Party here, Dec. 21. Marines and families used the Pacific Victors Chapel for the holiday party to celebrate the command’s accomplishments, strengthen relationships within the command, and share their common fellowship with each other.

CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea – Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Hermesmann, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea, judges the “Ugly Sweater” Competition during the MARFORK Holiday Party here, Dec. 21. Marines and families used the Pacific Victors Chapel for the holiday party to celebrate the command’s accomplishments, strengthen relationships within the command, and share their common fellowship with each other.

Photo by Capt. John J. Parry

CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea – Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Hermesmann, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea, judges the “Ugly Sweater” Competition during the MARFORK Holiday Party here, Dec. 21. Marines and families used the Pacific Victors Chapel for the holiday party to celebrate the command’s accomplishments, strengthen relationships within the command, and share their common fellowship with each other

CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea – Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Hermesmann, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea, judges the “Ugly Sweater” Competition during the MARFORK Holiday Party here, Dec. 21. Marines and families used the Pacific Victors Chapel for the holiday party to celebrate the command’s accomplishments, strengthen relationships within the command, and share their common fellowship with each other

Photo by Capt. John J. Parry

CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea – Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Hermesmann, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea, awards the Chesty-K, the official mascot of MARFORK, to Maj. Benjamin P. Neff, G6 deputy officer-in-charge, as well as his COMMSOX team comprised of all G6 Marines during the MARFORK Holiday Party here, Dec. 21. The MARFORK Marines compete for the right to custody of Chesty-K at unit events. Marines and families used the Pacific Victors Chapel for the holiday party to celebrate the command’s accomplishments, strengthen relationships within the command, and share their common fellowship with each other.

CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea – Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Hermesmann, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea, awards the Chesty-K, the official mascot of MARFORK, to Maj. Benjamin P. Neff, G6 deputy officer-in-charge, as well as his COMMSOX team comprised of all G6 Marines during the MARFORK Holiday Party here, Dec. 21. The MARFORK Marines compete for the right to custody of Chesty-K at unit events. Marines and families used the Pacific Victors Chapel for the holiday party to celebrate the command’s accomplishments, strengthen relationships within the command, and share their common fellowship with each other.

Photo by Capt. John J. Parry

CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea – Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Hermesmann, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea, judges the “Ugly Sweater” Competition during the MARFORK Holiday Party here, Dec. 21. Marines and families used the Pacific Victors Chapel for the holiday party to celebrate the command’s accomplishments, strengthen relationships within the command, and share their common fellowship with each other.

CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea – Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Hermesmann, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea, judges the “Ugly Sweater” Competition during the MARFORK Holiday Party here, Dec. 21. Marines and families used the Pacific Victors Chapel for the holiday party to celebrate the command’s accomplishments, strengthen relationships within the command, and share their common fellowship with each other.

Photo by Capt. John J. Parry