2/23 Marines and ROK Marines Celebrate the End of KMEP 25.2 with a Friendly Competition

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marines, forward deployed with 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program, and Republic of Korea Marines with the 1st Marine Division, ROK Marine Corps, cheer on their teams during an end of exercise celebration competition as part of the Korean Marine Exercise Program 25.2 in Pohang, South Korea, Aug. 9, 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. Kanoa Thomas)

2/23 Marines and ROK Mari...

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas/Released 250809-M-RY790-0003.JPG

Sep 3, 2025

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marines, forward deployed with 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program, and Republic of Korea Marines with the 1st Marine Division, ROK Marine Corps, cheer on their teams during an end of exercise celebration competition as part of the Korean Marine Exercise Program 25.2 in Pohang, South Korea, Aug. 9, 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. Kanoa Thomas)

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Canon EOS R

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160

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