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U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Valerie A. Jackson, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea, and ROK Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Lee Ho-Jong, commanding general of 1st Marine Division, ROK Marine Corps, pose for a photo with ROK Marines with 1st Marine Division during Korea Marine Exercise Program 25.2 in Pohang, South Korea on Aug. 6, 2025. KMEP is conducted regularly between the ROK and U.S. Marine Corps to increase their combined capabilities through realistic training geared towards deterrence and maintaining peace in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Simon Saravia)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Valerie A. Jackson, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea, and ROK Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Lee Ho-Jong, commanding general of 1st Marine Division, ROK Marine Corps, pose for a photo with ROK Marines with 1st Marine Division during Korea Marine Exercise Program 25.2 in Pohang, South Korea on Aug. 6, 2025. KMEP is conducted regularly between the ROK and U.S. Marine Corps to increase their combined capabilities through realistic training geared towards deterrence and maintaining peace in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Simon Saravia)

Photo by Cpl. Simon Saravia

U.S. Marines and Navy Sailors with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, and EOD Mobile Unit One, EOD Group One, forward-deployed with Commander, Task Group 75.1, respectively, clear a room during naval integrated small team close quarters battle tactics training at the Combined Arms Collective Training Facility during Korean Marine Exchange Program 25.2 on Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, South Korea, July 29, 2025. KMEP is a semiannual bilateral exercise that brings together ROK and U.S. Marine Corps units to enhance combined capabilities and combat readiness, strengthen the ROK-U.S. alliance, and reinforce regional stability and deterrence on the Korean Peninsula and across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paley Fenner)

U.S. Marines and Navy Sailors with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, and EOD Mobile Unit One, EOD Group One, forward-deployed with Commander, Task Group 75.1, respectively, clear a room during naval integrated small team close quarters battle tactics training at the Combined Arms Collective Training Facility during Korean Marine Exchange Program 25.2 on Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, South Korea, July 29, 2025. KMEP is a semiannual bilateral exercise that brings together ROK and U.S. Marine Corps units to enhance combined capabilities and combat readiness, strengthen the ROK-U.S. alliance, and reinforce regional stability and deterrence on the Korean Peninsula and across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paley Fenner)

Photo by Sgt. Paley Fenner

U.S. Marines with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, and Navy Sailors with EOD Mobile Unit One, EOD Group One, forward-deployed with Commander, Task Group 75.1, prepare to enter an uncleared building during naval integrated small team close quarters battle tactics training at the Combined Arms Collective Training Facility during Korean Marine Exchange Program 25.2 on Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, South Korea, July 29, 2025. KMEP is a semiannual bilateral exercise that brings together ROK and U.S. Marine Corps units to enhance combined capabilities and combat readiness, strengthen the ROK-U.S. alliance, and reinforce regional stability and deterrence on the Korean Peninsula and across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paley Fenner)

U.S. Marines with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, and Navy Sailors with EOD Mobile Unit One, EOD Group One, forward-deployed with Commander, Task Group 75.1, prepare to enter an uncleared building during naval integrated small team close quarters battle tactics training at the Combined Arms Collective Training Facility during Korean Marine Exchange Program 25.2 on Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, South Korea, July 29, 2025. KMEP is a semiannual bilateral exercise that brings together ROK and U.S. Marine Corps units to enhance combined capabilities and combat readiness, strengthen the ROK-U.S. alliance, and reinforce regional stability and deterrence on the Korean Peninsula and across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paley Fenner)

Photo by Sgt. Paley Fenner

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Fred Aquilina, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with EOD Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, holds security outside an uncleared building during naval integrated small team close quarters battle tactics training at the Combined Arms Collective Training Facility during Korean Marine Exchange Program 25.2 on Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, South Korea, July 29, 2025. KMEP is a semiannual bilateral exercise that brings together ROK and U.S. Marine Corps units to enhance combined capabilities and combat readiness, strengthen the ROK-U.S. alliance, and reinforce regional stability and deterrence on the Korean Peninsula and across the Indo-Pacific. Aquilina is a native of California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paley Fenner)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Fred Aquilina, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with EOD Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, holds security outside an uncleared building during naval integrated small team close quarters battle tactics training at the Combined Arms Collective Training Facility during Korean Marine Exchange Program 25.2 on Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, South Korea, July 29, 2025. KMEP is a semiannual bilateral exercise that brings together ROK and U.S. Marine Corps units to enhance combined capabilities and combat readiness, strengthen the ROK-U.S. alliance, and reinforce regional stability and deterrence on the Korean Peninsula and across the Indo-Pacific. Aquilina is a native of California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paley Fenner)

Photo by Sgt. Paley Fenner

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Natthakit Chuaytua, a rifleman with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marines, forward deployed with 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program, provide security with a Republic of Korea Marine during military operations in urban terrain training during the Korean Marine Exchange Program 25.2 in Pocheon, South Korea, July 22, 2025. KMEP is conducted regularly between the ROK and U.S. Marine Corps to increase their combined capabilities through realistic training geared towards deterring threats and maintaining peace in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Natthakit Chuaytua, a rifleman with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marines, forward deployed with 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program, provide security with a Republic of Korea Marine during military operations in urban terrain training during the Korean Marine Exchange Program 25.2 in Pocheon, South Korea, July 22, 2025. KMEP is conducted regularly between the ROK and U.S. Marine Corps to increase their combined capabilities through realistic training geared towards deterring threats and maintaining peace in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

A Republic of Korea Marine clears a room during military operations in urban terrain training during the Korean Marine Exchange Program 25.2 in Pocheon, South Korea, July 22, 2025. KMEP is conducted regularly between the ROK and U.S. Marine Corps to increase their combined capabilities through realistic training geared towards deterring threats and maintaining peace in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

A Republic of Korea Marine clears a room during military operations in urban terrain training during the Korean Marine Exchange Program 25.2 in Pocheon, South Korea, July 22, 2025. KMEP is conducted regularly between the ROK and U.S. Marine Corps to increase their combined capabilities through realistic training geared towards deterring threats and maintaining peace in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Matthew Roderick, a squad leader with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marines, forward deployed with 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program, demonstrates to Republic of Korea Marines entry techniques during military operations in urban terrain training during the Korean Marine Exchange Program 25.2 in Pocheon, South Korea, July 22, 2025. KMEP is conducted regularly between the ROK and U.S. Marine Corps to increase their combined capabilities through realistic training geared towards deterring threats and maintaining peace in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Matthew Roderick, a squad leader with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marines, forward deployed with 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program, demonstrates to Republic of Korea Marines entry techniques during military operations in urban terrain training during the Korean Marine Exchange Program 25.2 in Pocheon, South Korea, July 22, 2025. KMEP is conducted regularly between the ROK and U.S. Marine Corps to increase their combined capabilities through realistic training geared towards deterring threats and maintaining peace in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ian Walker, a rifleman with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marines, forward deployed with 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program, instructs Republic of Korea Marines on room clearing tactics during military operations in urban terrain training during the Korean Marine Exchange Program 25.2 in Pocheon, South Korea, July 22, 2025. KMEP is conducted regularly between the ROK and U.S. Marine Corps to increase their combined capabilities through realistic training geared towards deterring threats and maintaining peace in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ian Walker, a rifleman with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marines, forward deployed with 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program, instructs Republic of Korea Marines on room clearing tactics during military operations in urban terrain training during the Korean Marine Exchange Program 25.2 in Pocheon, South Korea, July 22, 2025. KMEP is conducted regularly between the ROK and U.S. Marine Corps to increase their combined capabilities through realistic training geared towards deterring threats and maintaining peace in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. General Valerie Jackson, left, commander, Marine Corps Forces Korea, and Republic of Korea Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kwon Tae Kyon, special assistant, pose for a photo following a gift exchange prior to the closing ceremony at the 11th iteration of the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium, Manila, Philippines, July 10, 2025. Through discussions, engagements, and presentations, PALS enhances cooperation, tackles common threats, protects shared resources, and maintains sovereignty in the Indo-Pacific. This year's symposium hosts senior leaders from 23 participating nations who are committed to a free and open Indo-Pacific, with the objective of strengthening and developing regional relationships.

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. General Valerie Jackson, left, commander, Marine Corps Forces Korea, and Republic of Korea Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kwon Tae Kyon, special assistant, pose for a photo following a gift exchange prior to the closing ceremony at the 11th iteration of the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium, Manila, Philippines, July 10, 2025. Through discussions, engagements, and presentations, PALS enhances cooperation, tackles common threats, protects shared resources, and maintains sovereignty in the Indo-Pacific. This year's symposium hosts senior leaders from 23 participating nations who are committed to a free and open Indo-Pacific, with the objective of strengthening and developing regional relationships.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Roger Annoh

U.S. Marine Col. Peter E. Ankney, deputy commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea, poses with members of the Republic of Korea military and government during a Staff Sgt. Reckless commemoration ceremony at Yeoncheon-gun, South Korea, June 24, 2025. Reckless is a decorated war horse that served with Fifth Marine Regiment during the Korean War from 1952-1953.

U.S. Marine Col. Peter E. Ankney, deputy commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea, poses with members of the Republic of Korea military and government during a Staff Sgt. Reckless commemoration ceremony at Yeoncheon-gun, South Korea, June 24, 2025. Reckless is a decorated war horse that served with Fifth Marine Regiment during the Korean War from 1952-1953.

Photo by Cpl. Nikolas Mascroft

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Valerie A. Jackson, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea, gives remarks during a Battle of Dosol-Mountain Victory Commemoration Ceremony at Yanggu-gun, South Korea, June 14, 2025. The ceremony commemorated the Battle of Dosol-Mountain where in 1951 during the Korean War, ROK and U.S. Marines successfully reclaimed the strategically significant peak from Democratic People's Republic of Korea forces.

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Valerie A. Jackson, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea, gives remarks during a Battle of Dosol-Mountain Victory Commemoration Ceremony at Yanggu-gun, South Korea, June 14, 2025. The ceremony commemorated the Battle of Dosol-Mountain where in 1951 during the Korean War, ROK and U.S. Marines successfully reclaimed the strategically significant peak from Democratic People's Republic of Korea forces.

Photo by Cpl. Nikolas Mascroft

U.S. Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea, retire the colors during a change of command ceremony at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, South Korea, June 5, 2025. The ceremony represented the official passing of authority from the outgoing commander, Maj. Gen. William E. Souza III, to the incoming commander, Maj. Gen. Valerie A. Jackson. MARFORK is the U.S. Marine Corps service component for United States Forces Korea and United Nations Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nikolas Mascroft)

U.S. Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea, retire the colors during a change of command ceremony at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, South Korea, June 5, 2025. The ceremony represented the official passing of authority from the outgoing commander, Maj. Gen. William E. Souza III, to the incoming commander, Maj. Gen. Valerie A. Jackson. MARFORK is the U.S. Marine Corps service component for United States Forces Korea and United Nations Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nikolas Mascroft)

Photo by Cpl. Nikolas Mascroft

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. William E. Souza III, right, the outgoing commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea, passes the organizational colors to the incoming commander, Maj. Gen. Valerie A. Jackson, during a change of command ceremony at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, South Korea, June 5, 2025. The ceremony represented the official passing of authority from the outgoing commander, Maj. Gen. William E. Souza III, to the incoming commander, Maj. Gen. Valerie A. Jackson. MARFORK is the U.S. Marine Corps service component for United States Forces Korea and United Nations Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nikolas Mascroft)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. William E. Souza III, right, the outgoing commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea, passes the organizational colors to the incoming commander, Maj. Gen. Valerie A. Jackson, during a change of command ceremony at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, South Korea, June 5, 2025. The ceremony represented the official passing of authority from the outgoing commander, Maj. Gen. William E. Souza III, to the incoming commander, Maj. Gen. Valerie A. Jackson. MARFORK is the U.S. Marine Corps service component for United States Forces Korea and United Nations Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nikolas Mascroft)

Photo by Cpl. Nikolas Mascroft

U.S. Marines, a Sailor and Korean government support employees with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Korea pose for a photo during the MARFORK 30th anniversary and colors and rededication ceremony at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, South Korea, May 29, 2025. MARFORK was activated on June 1, 1995, at Seoul, Republic of Korea to support U.S. Marine Corps operations, strengthen interoperability with the Republic of Korea Marine Corps and serve as the U.S. Marine Corps service component for United States Forces Korea and United Nations Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nikolas Mascroft)

U.S. Marines, a Sailor and Korean government support employees with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Korea pose for a photo during the MARFORK 30th anniversary and colors and rededication ceremony at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, South Korea, May 29, 2025. MARFORK was activated on June 1, 1995, at Seoul, Republic of Korea to support U.S. Marine Corps operations, strengthen interoperability with the Republic of Korea Marine Corps and serve as the U.S. Marine Corps service component for United States Forces Korea and United Nations Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nikolas Mascroft)

Photo by Cpl. Nikolas Mascroft

U.S. Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea present the colors during the MARFORK 30th anniversary and colors and rededication ceremony at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, South Korea, May 29, 2025. MARFORK was activated on June 1, 1995, at Seoul, Republic of Korea to support U.S. Marine Corps operations, strengthen interoperability with the Republic of Korea Marine Corps and serve as the U.S. Marine Corps service component for United States Forces Korea and United Nations Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nikolas Mascroft)

U.S. Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea present the colors during the MARFORK 30th anniversary and colors and rededication ceremony at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, South Korea, May 29, 2025. MARFORK was activated on June 1, 1995, at Seoul, Republic of Korea to support U.S. Marine Corps operations, strengthen interoperability with the Republic of Korea Marine Corps and serve as the U.S. Marine Corps service component for United States Forces Korea and United Nations Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nikolas Mascroft)

Photo by Cpl. Nikolas Mascroft

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. William E. Souza, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea, gives remarks during the MARFORK 30th anniversary and colors rededication ceremony at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, South Korea, May 29, 2025. MARFORK was activated on June 1, 1995, at Seoul, Republic of Korea to support U.S. Marine Corps operations, strengthen interoperability with the Republic of Korea Marine Corps and serve as the U.S. Marine Corps service component for United States Forces Korea and United Nations Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nikolas Mascroft)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. William E. Souza, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea, gives remarks during the MARFORK 30th anniversary and colors rededication ceremony at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, South Korea, May 29, 2025. MARFORK was activated on June 1, 1995, at Seoul, Republic of Korea to support U.S. Marine Corps operations, strengthen interoperability with the Republic of Korea Marine Corps and serve as the U.S. Marine Corps service component for United States Forces Korea and United Nations Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nikolas Mascroft)

Photo by Cpl. Nikolas Mascroft

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Natalie Cesar, a legal services specialist with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea, presents a meritorious unit commendation streamer to Maj. Gen. William E. Souza III, commander of MARFORK, during the MARFORK 30th anniversary and colors and rededication ceremony at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, South Korea, May 29, 2025. MARFORK was activated on June 1, 1995, at Seoul, Republic of Korea to support U.S. Marine Corps operations, strengthen interoperability with the Republic of Korea Marine Corps and serve as the U.S. Marine Corps service component for United States Forces Korea and United Nations Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nikolas Mascroft)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Natalie Cesar, a legal services specialist with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea, presents a meritorious unit commendation streamer to Maj. Gen. William E. Souza III, commander of MARFORK, during the MARFORK 30th anniversary and colors and rededication ceremony at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, South Korea, May 29, 2025. MARFORK was activated on June 1, 1995, at Seoul, Republic of Korea to support U.S. Marine Corps operations, strengthen interoperability with the Republic of Korea Marine Corps and serve as the U.S. Marine Corps service component for United States Forces Korea and United Nations Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nikolas Mascroft)

Photo by Cpl. Nikolas Mascroft

U.S. Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea present the colors during the MARFORK 30th anniversary and colors and rededication ceremony at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, South Korea, May 29, 2025. MARFORK was activated on June 1, 1995, at Seoul, Republic of Korea to support U.S. Marine Corps operations, strengthen interoperability with the Republic of Korea Marine Corps and serve as the U.S. Marine Corps service component for United States Forces Korea and United Nations Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nikolas Mascroft)

U.S. Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea present the colors during the MARFORK 30th anniversary and colors and rededication ceremony at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, South Korea, May 29, 2025. MARFORK was activated on June 1, 1995, at Seoul, Republic of Korea to support U.S. Marine Corps operations, strengthen interoperability with the Republic of Korea Marine Corps and serve as the U.S. Marine Corps service component for United States Forces Korea and United Nations Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nikolas Mascroft)

Photo by Cpl. Nikolas Mascroft

Major General Valerie A. Jackson, COMMANDING GENERAL,
4TH MARINE LOGISTICS GROUP

Major General Valerie A. Jackson, COMMANDING GENERAL, 4TH MARINE LOGISTICS GROUP

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U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. William E. Souza III, left, Commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea, poses for a photo with a Republic of Korea Marine during a bootcamp graduation ceremony in Pohang, South Korea, Nov. 7, 2024. U.S. Marines with U.S Marine Corps Forces, Korea regularly visits and presents the Gung-Ho award and coins to newly graduated Republic of Korea Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dean Gurule)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. William E. Souza III, left, Commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea, poses for a photo with a Republic of Korea Marine during a bootcamp graduation ceremony in Pohang, South Korea, Nov. 7, 2024. U.S. Marines with U.S Marine Corps Forces, Korea regularly visits and presents the Gung-Ho award and coins to newly graduated Republic of Korea Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dean Gurule)

Photo by Cpl. Dean Gurule