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Members of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea pose in front of the stage following the 73rd Commemoration of the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir. The commemoration was held in order to remember those who fought during the battle, the sacrifices they made, and the alliance that was forged in the battle's aftermath. - Members of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea pose in front of the stage following the 73rd Commemoration of the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir. The commemoration was held in order to remember those who fought during the battle, the sacrifices they made, and the alliance that was forged in the battle's aftermath.

U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea attends 73rd Commemoration Ceremony of the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir.

U.S. Marines with U.S Marine Corps Forces Korea attended the 73rd Anniversary of the Chosin Reservoir on October 12, 2023. The Commemoration Ceremony was held at the National War Museum of Korea. This ceremony has been held every year since 1951 to remember and honor those who gave their lives in the defense of the Republic of Korea and their freedom.

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Republic of Korea Marine Cpl. Andrew Kim poses for a photo in front of the ROK Marine Corps emblem at Camp Baran, Republic of Korea Marine Corps Headquarters during Exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield 23. Kim, a Daegu, South Korea native, served as a translator on the watch floor of the operations center during UFS 23. Ulchi Freedom Shield is an annual exercise designed to strengthen the combined defense posture and Alliance response capabilities based on scenarios that reflect diverse threats within the security environment. This creates an opportunity for ROK and III MEF Marines to train together while conducting the live, virtual, and constructive exercise events that reaffirming the U.S.’s ironclad commitment to the defense of the ROK. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Maj. Gabriel Adibe) - Republic of Korea Marine Cpl. Andrew Kim poses for a photo in front of the ROK Marine Corps emblem at Camp Baran, Republic of Korea Marine Corps Headquarters during Exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield 23. Kim, a Daegu, South Korea native, served as a translator on the watch floor of the operations center during UFS 23. Ulchi Freedom Shield is an annual exercise designed to strengthen the combined defense posture and Alliance response capabilities based on scenarios that reflect diverse threats within the security environment. This creates an opportunity for ROK and III MEF Marines to train together while conducting the live, virtual, and constructive exercise events that reaffirming the U.S.’s ironclad commitment to the defense of the ROK. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Maj. Gabriel Adibe)

The Power of NCOs: Supporting Ulchi Freedom Shield 23

“Attention in the COC! Attention in the COC.” This a common command, a verbal warning order, that members of the Combined Marine Corps Component Command who work on the operations center watch floor became familiar with during exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield 23.

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Martinmar enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserves out of Asheville, North Carolina in February, 2015 after graduating from Pisgah high school in Canton, N.C. U.S. 7th Fleet’s flagship USS Blue Ridge is in port at Fleet Activities Yokosuka in Yokosuka, Japan. Ulchi Freedom Shield is a defense-oriented exercise designed to strengthen the ROK-U.S. Alliance, enhance our combined defense posture, and strengthen security and stability on the Korean peninsula. Martinmar is a native of Elizabeth, New Jersey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler Andrews) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Julian Martinmar, an administrative specialist with III Marine Expeditionary Force, enters data into a manning document in the Landing Force Operations Center aboard the USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19) in support of Ulchi Freedom Shield 23, August 28, 2023. Martinmar enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserves out of Asheville, North Carolina in February, 2015 after graduating from Pisgah high school in Canton, N.C. U.S. 7th Fleet’s flagship USS Blue Ridge is in port at Fleet Activities Yokosuka in Yokosuka, Japan. Ulchi Freedom Shield is a defense-oriented exercise designed to strengthen the ROK-U.S. Alliance, enhance our combined defense posture, and strengthen security and stability on the Korean peninsula. Martinmar is a native of Elizabeth, New Jersey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler Andrews)

Ulchi Freedom Shield 23: Sgt. Julian Martinmar

FLEET ACTIVITIES YOKOSUKA, Yokosuka, Japan-- “The ship life has always been something that piqued my interest,” said U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Julian Martinmar, a native of Elizabeth, New Jersey, and an administrative specialist with III Marine Expeditionary Force.

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The Japan and U.S. flags hang on display from M777A2 lightweight 155 mm howitzers during the Friendship Festival May 11, 2019, on Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Shizuoka, Japan. - The Japan and U.S. flags hang on display from M777A2 lightweight 155 mm howitzers during the Friendship Festival May 11, 2019, on Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Shizuoka, Japan. Festival attendees were able to tour static displays, interact with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. service members, and enjoy live entertainment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Karis Mattingly)

Camp Fuji opens gate for Friendship Festival

Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji opened its gates to the local community for the annual Friendship Festival May 11.

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190425-N-TB148-0096 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (April 25, 2019) Vice Adm. Phil J. Sawyer, commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, presents Rear Adm. Michael E. Boyle, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK), the Legion of Merit during a change of command ceremony aboard the Republic of Korea (ROK) Fleet base in Busan. During the ceremony, Rear Adm. Michael P. Donnelly relieved Boyle to become the 37th CNFK. - 190425-N-TB148-0096 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (April 25, 2019) Vice Adm. Phil J. Sawyer, commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, presents Rear Adm. Michael E. Boyle, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK), the Legion of Merit during a change of command ceremony aboard the Republic of Korea (ROK) Fleet base in Busan. During the ceremony, Rear Adm. Michael P. Donnelly relieved Boyle to become the 37th CNFK.

UN Command and Ministry of National Defense Verify Demilitarization efforts at JSA

The United Nations Command (UNC), in close coordination with the Ministry of National Defense (MND), has verified the demilitarization work done to date at the Joint Security Area in Panmunjom as part of the Comprehensive Military Agreement (CMA) between the Republic of Korea (ROK) and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).

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Republic of Korea (ROK) and U.S. Marines and civilian DVs salute during the 2018 Pohang Marine Corps Cultural Festival in Pohang, Republic of Korea, Oct. 20, 2018. The festival was held to display the capabilities of the ROK Marine Corps and celebrate the ROKMC. U.S. Marines from Camp Mujuk marched with the ROK Marines during the festival in order to display their partnership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kyongcha Ha) - Republic of Korea (ROK) and U.S. Marines and civilian DVs salute during the 2018 Pohang Marine Corps Cultural Festival in Pohang, Republic of Korea, Oct. 20, 2018. The festival was held to display the capabilities of the ROK Marine Corps and celebrate the ROKMC. U.S. Marines from Camp Mujuk marched with the ROK Marines during the festival in order to display their partnership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kyongcha Ha)