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)
Marines with 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force wait to board a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook March 16, 2017, for parachute operations with Republic of Korea Recon Marines at Josari drop zone, ROK, as part of Korea Marine Exercise Program 17-6. These parachute operations are the only joint, bilateral training during KMEP 17-6 and help maintain the highest level of readiness in defense of ROK. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ally Beiswanger) - Marines with 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force wait to board a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook March 16, 2017, for parachute operations with Republic of Korea Recon Marines at Josari drop zone, ROK, as part of Korea Marine Exercise Program 17-6. These parachute operations are the only joint, bilateral training during KMEP 17-6 and help maintain the highest level of readiness in defense of ROK. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ally Beiswanger)
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Explosive ordnance disposal technicians, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 5, Platoon 501, prepare to dive off the coast of Jinhae, Republic of Korea (ROK), while using the MK-16 underwater breathing apparatus March 3, 2017, as part of exercise Foal Eagle 2017. Foal Eagle is an annual, bilateral training exercise designed to enhance the readiness of U.S. and ROK forces and their ability to work together during a crisis. - Explosive ordnance disposal technicians, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 5, Platoon 501, prepare to dive off the coast of Jinhae, Republic of Korea (ROK), while using the MK-16 underwater breathing apparatus March 3, 2017, as part of exercise Foal Eagle 2017. Foal Eagle is an annual, bilateral training exercise designed to enhance the readiness of U.S. and ROK forces and their ability to work together during a crisis.
Navy Adm. Harry Harris Jr., commander of U.S. Pacific Command, speaks at the WEST 2017 naval conference and exposition in San Diego, Feb. 21, 2017. Screen shot via Defense.gov - Navy Adm. Harry Harris Jr., commander of U.S. Pacific Command, speaks at the WEST 2017 naval conference and exposition in San Diego, Feb. 21, 2017. Screen shot via Defense.gov
Vice Adm. Jung, Jin-Sup, the commander of Republic of Korea Fleet (CRF), Rear Adm. Brad Cooper, the commander of U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK), and Marc Knapper, Chargé d’Affaires for the U.S. embassy in Seoul, stand with awardees from both navies during the second official CRF and CNFK Navy alliance awards ceremony, Feb. 16, 2017. The ceremony is in honor of CNFK's one-year anniversary since the command move to Busan. CNFK is the U.S. Navy's representative in the ROK, providing leadership and expertise in naval matters to improve institutional and operational effectiveness between the two navies and to strengthen collective security efforts in Korea and the region. - Vice Adm. Jung, Jin-Sup, the commander of Republic of Korea Fleet (CRF), Rear Adm. Brad Cooper, the commander of U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK), and Marc Knapper, Chargé d’Affaires for the U.S. embassy in Seoul, stand with awardees from both navies during the second official CRF and CNFK Navy alliance awards ceremony, Feb. 16, 2017. The ceremony is in honor of CNFK's one-year anniversary since the command move to Busan. CNFK is the U.S. Navy's representative in the ROK, providing leadership and expertise in naval matters to improve institutional and operational effectiveness between the two navies and to strengthen collective security efforts in Korea and the region.