Sgt. Norma Azgomez (left), U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea G1 non-commissioned officer in charge, is congratulated before receiving a Certificate of Commendation from Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Hermesmann, MARFORK commander, during a ceremony here, May 14. Azgomez was selected NCO of the Quarter for performing above her peers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Anthony Kirby/Released) - Sgt. Norma Azgomez (left), U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea G1 non-commissioned officer in charge, is congratulated before receiving a Certificate of Commendation from Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Hermesmann, MARFORK commander, during a ceremony here, May 14. Azgomez was selected NCO of the Quarter for performing above her peers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Anthony Kirby/Released)
U.S. ARMY GARRISON YONGSAN – Sgt. Justin K. McBeth, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea G3 training chief, swears in during his reenlistment ceremony here, April 12. McBeth departed for Rutgers University after Marine Corps Recruiting Command selected him for the Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathaniel Hanscom/Released) - U.S. ARMY GARRISON YONGSAN – Sgt. Justin K. McBeth, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea G3 training chief, swears in during his reenlistment ceremony here, April 12. McBeth departed for Rutgers University after Marine Corps Recruiting Command selected him for the Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathaniel Hanscom/Released)
Lt. Col. David M. Blankenship, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea G1 administration assistant chief of staff, presents a Marine Corps Administrative Analysis Team Certificate of Excellence to Chief Warrant Officer Vy N. Phan, MARFORK G1 personnel officer, during an award ceremony here, April 8. (From left to right) Recognized for outstanding service in taking care of the Marines of MARFORK; Gunnery Sgt. Juan F. Gonzalez, MARFORK G1 administrative chief, received a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal; Gunnery Sgt. Tiffany A. Freeman, MARFORK G1 adjutant chief, Staff Sgt. Andrene E. Castillo, MARFORK G1 personnel chief, and Sgt. Norma Azgomez, MARFORK G1 administrative clerk, received a Certificate of Commendation in addition to the MCAAT Certificate of Excellence for achieving the best MCAAT inspection score in the service for the past two years. (Official U.S. Marine Corps staff photo/Released) - Lt. Col. David M. Blankenship, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea G1 administration assistant chief of staff, presents a Marine Corps Administrative Analysis Team Certificate of Excellence to Chief Warrant Officer Vy N. Phan, MARFORK G1 personnel officer, during an award ceremony here, April 8. (From left to right) Recognized for outstanding service in taking care of the Marines of MARFORK; Gunnery Sgt. Juan F. Gonzalez, MARFORK G1 administrative chief, received a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal; Gunnery Sgt. Tiffany A. Freeman, MARFORK G1 adjutant chief, Staff Sgt. Andrene E. Castillo, MARFORK G1 personnel chief, and Sgt. Norma Azgomez, MARFORK G1 administrative clerk, received a Certificate of Commendation in addition to the MCAAT Certificate of Excellence for achieving the best MCAAT inspection score in the service for the past two years. (Official U.S. Marine Corps staff photo/Released)
Maj. Gen. James W. Lukeman (left), assistant chief of staff of Plans and Policy for United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and U.S. Forces Korea, shakes hands with Col. William P. Clark, deputy commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea, after awarding him the Legion of Merit medal, March 15, 2018. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Nathaniel Hanscom/Released) - Maj. Gen. James W. Lukeman (left), assistant chief of staff of Plans and Policy for United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and U.S. Forces Korea, shakes hands with Col. William P. Clark, deputy commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea, after awarding him the Legion of Merit medal, March 15, 2018. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Nathaniel Hanscom/Released)
Major Gen. James W. Lukeman relinquished the role as Commander, Marine Corps Forces, Korea to Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Hermesmann at the U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan movie theater, Yongsan Korea, Feb. 7. Lukeman will stay on as the U.S. Forces Korea, Combines Forces Command, United Nations Command, Plans and Policy. - Major Gen. James W. Lukeman relinquished the role as Commander, Marine Corps Forces, Korea to Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Hermesmann at the U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan movie theater, Yongsan Korea, Feb. 7. Lukeman will stay on as the U.S. Forces Korea, Combines Forces Command, United Nations Command, Plans and Policy.
A Republic of Korea F-15K Slam Eagle descends to land on the runway after concluding a defensive counter air mission during Exercise MAX THUNDER 17 at Kunsan Air Base, ROK, April 18, 2017. Max Thunder serves as an opportunity for U.S. and ROK forces to train together and sharpen tactical skills for the defense of the Asia-Pacific region. It is an annual military-flying exercise built to promote interoperability between U.S. and ROK forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlos Jimenez) - A Republic of Korea F-15K Slam Eagle descends to land on the runway after concluding a defensive counter air mission during Exercise MAX THUNDER 17 at Kunsan Air Base, ROK, April 18, 2017. Max Thunder serves as an opportunity for U.S. and ROK forces to train together and sharpen tactical skills for the defense of the Asia-Pacific region. It is an annual military-flying exercise built to promote interoperability between U.S. and ROK forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlos Jimenez)
Vice President Mike Pence shakes hands with Command Sgt. Maj. Steven L. Payton, senior enlisted advisor for United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command and U.S. Forces Korea, near the Demilitarized Zone in South Korea, April 17, 2017. Pence is on his first trip to South Korea as vice president. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Sean K. Harp - Vice President Mike Pence shakes hands with Command Sgt. Maj. Steven L. Payton, senior enlisted advisor for United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command and U.S. Forces Korea, near the Demilitarized Zone in South Korea, April 17, 2017. Pence is on his first trip to South Korea as vice president. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Sean K. Harp
U.S. Marines conduct a platoon assault range during Korea Marine Exchange Program 17-1 Nov. 21, 2016 Suseong-ri range, South Korea. KMEP offers realistic training leveraging the most advanced tactics and technology to ensure a trained and ready ROK-U.S. combined force. The U.S. Marines are assigned to 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment which is forward deployed from Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, to 3rd Marine Division, based in Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Isaac Ibarra) - U.S. Marines conduct a platoon assault range during Korea Marine Exchange Program 17-1 Nov. 21, 2016 Suseong-ri range, South Korea. KMEP offers realistic training leveraging the most advanced tactics and technology to ensure a trained and ready ROK-U.S. combined force. The U.S. Marines are assigned to 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment which is forward deployed from Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, to 3rd Marine Division, based in Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Isaac Ibarra)