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Governor Emais Roberts, right, the governor of Peleliu, speaks at the ribbon cutting ceremony of the Peleliu Civic Center, the interim Peleliu World War II Memorial Museum, as part of exercise Koa Moana 24, at Peleliu, Republic of Palau, Sept. 15, 2024. The ceremony represents the opening of the center that holds U.S. and Japanese artifacts from the Battle of Peleliu fought from Sept. 15 to Nov. 27, 1944, where U.S. forces endured intense combat to secure the island from Japanese forces, resulting in significant casualties on both sides. During Koa Moana’s deployment throughout the Indo-Pacific region, U.S. Marines and Sailors from I Marine Expeditionary Force work to strengthen alliances and partnerships with development of interoperable capabilities, combined operations, theater security cooperation, and capacity-building efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hollerud)

Governor Emais Roberts, right, the governor of Peleliu, speaks at the ribbon cutting ceremony of the Peleliu Civic Center, the interim Peleliu World War II Memorial Museum, as part of exercise Koa Moana 24, at Peleliu, Republic of Palau, Sept. 15, 2024. The ceremony represents the opening of the center that holds U.S. and Japanese artifacts from the Battle of Peleliu fought from Sept. 15 to Nov. 27, 1944, where U.S. forces endured intense combat to secure the island from Japanese forces, resulting in significant casualties on both sides. During Koa Moana’s deployment throughout the Indo-Pacific region, U.S. Marines and Sailors from I Marine Expeditionary Force work to strengthen alliances and partnerships with development of interoperable capabilities, combined operations, theater security cooperation, and capacity-building efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hollerud)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hollerud

U.S. service members render a salute and other attendees stand with honor during the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Peleliu ceremony as part of exercise Koa Moana 24, at Peleliu, Republic of Palau, Sept. 15, 2024. The ceremony paid tribute to the Battle of Peleliu, a pivotal World War II conflict fought from Sept. 15 to Nov. 27, 1944, where U.S. forces endured intense combat to secure the island from Japanese forces, resulting in significant casualties on both sides. During Koa Moana’s deployment throughout the Indo-Pacific region, U.S. Marines and Sailors from I Marine Expeditionary Force work to strengthen alliances and partnerships with development of interoperable capabilities, combined operations, theater security cooperation, and capacity-building efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hollerud)

U.S. service members render a salute and other attendees stand with honor during the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Peleliu ceremony as part of exercise Koa Moana 24, at Peleliu, Republic of Palau, Sept. 15, 2024. The ceremony paid tribute to the Battle of Peleliu, a pivotal World War II conflict fought from Sept. 15 to Nov. 27, 1944, where U.S. forces endured intense combat to secure the island from Japanese forces, resulting in significant casualties on both sides. During Koa Moana’s deployment throughout the Indo-Pacific region, U.S. Marines and Sailors from I Marine Expeditionary Force work to strengthen alliances and partnerships with development of interoperable capabilities, combined operations, theater security cooperation, and capacity-building efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hollerud)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hollerud

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, salute the colors during the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Peleliu ceremony as part of exercise Koa Moana 24, at Peleliu, Republic of Palau, Sept. 15, 2024. The ceremony, led and planned by U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific and supported by Koa Moana 24, paid tribute to the Battle of Peleliu, a pivotal World War II conflict fought from Sept. 15 to Nov. 27, 1944, where U.S. forces endured intense combat to secure the island from Japanese forces, resulting in significant casualties on both sides. During Koa Moana’s deployment throughout the Indo-Pacific region, U.S. Marines and Sailors from I Marine Expeditionary Force work to strengthen alliances and partnerships with development of interoperable capabilities, combined operations, theater security cooperation, and capacity-building efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, salute the colors during the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Peleliu ceremony as part of exercise Koa Moana 24, at Peleliu, Republic of Palau, Sept. 15, 2024. The ceremony, led and planned by U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific and supported by Koa Moana 24, paid tribute to the Battle of Peleliu, a pivotal World War II conflict fought from Sept. 15 to Nov. 27, 1944, where U.S. forces endured intense combat to secure the island from Japanese forces, resulting in significant casualties on both sides. During Koa Moana’s deployment throughout the Indo-Pacific region, U.S. Marines and Sailors from I Marine Expeditionary Force work to strengthen alliances and partnerships with development of interoperable capabilities, combined operations, theater security cooperation, and capacity-building efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3 rugby team play rugby against the Australian Stray Cats, a local rugby team, during a rugby game at Skyring Rugby Park, Darwin, NT, Australia, Sept. 14, 2024. U.S. Marines and Sailors with the MRF-D 24.3 rugby team played the Australian Stray Cats in the 23rd anniversary 9/11 memorial rugby game, highlighting Australia’s support to the U.S. and honoring the fallen. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Migel A. Reynosa)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3 rugby team play rugby against the Australian Stray Cats, a local rugby team, during a rugby game at Skyring Rugby Park, Darwin, NT, Australia, Sept. 14, 2024. U.S. Marines and Sailors with the MRF-D 24.3 rugby team played the Australian Stray Cats in the 23rd anniversary 9/11 memorial rugby game, highlighting Australia’s support to the U.S. and honoring the fallen. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Migel A. Reynosa)

Photo by Cpl. Migel Reynosa

Service members from the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, United Kingdom, Republic of Korea, Japan, and Royal Solomon Islands Police Force, pose for a photo in front of a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268 (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, during Operation Render Safe 2024-2 at Munda International Airport, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, Sept. 13, 2024. Operation Render Safe 2024-2 is an Australian-led operation to exchange explosive ordnance tactics, techniques and procedures and reduce the risk of explosive remnants of war. From Aug. 30 to Sept. 13, the MRF-D 24.3 Marine Air-Ground Task Force deploys select explosive ordnance disposal teams, role 2 medical, Ospreys and force protection elements to the Solomon Islands for participation in Australian Defence Force’s execution of Operation Render Safe 2024-2 in order to enhance relationships with partner nations in the South Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Kassie McDole)

Service members from the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, United Kingdom, Republic of Korea, Japan, and Royal Solomon Islands Police Force, pose for a photo in front of a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268 (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, during Operation Render Safe 2024-2 at Munda International Airport, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, Sept. 13, 2024. Operation Render Safe 2024-2 is an Australian-led operation to exchange explosive ordnance tactics, techniques and procedures and reduce the risk of explosive remnants of war. From Aug. 30 to Sept. 13, the MRF-D 24.3 Marine Air-Ground Task Force deploys select explosive ordnance disposal teams, role 2 medical, Ospreys and force protection elements to the Solomon Islands for participation in Australian Defence Force’s execution of Operation Render Safe 2024-2 in order to enhance relationships with partner nations in the South Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Kassie McDole)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Kassie McDole

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Christov Dosev, a pilot with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, speaks with Mary Beth Morgan, the deputy assistant secretary of defense for Homeland Defense Integration & Defense Support of Civil Authorities, about the UH-1Y Venom helicopter at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Sept. 13, 2024. APEX is designed to provide newly appointed executives with both practical and a theoretical understanding of jointness, Department of Defense organization and mission critical DoD processes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jordan Searls)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Christov Dosev, a pilot with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, speaks with Mary Beth Morgan, the deputy assistant secretary of defense for Homeland Defense Integration & Defense Support of Civil Authorities, about the UH-1Y Venom helicopter at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Sept. 13, 2024. APEX is designed to provide newly appointed executives with both practical and a theoretical understanding of jointness, Department of Defense organization and mission critical DoD processes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jordan Searls)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jordan Searls

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Zachary Heffernan, an MV-22B Osprey crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268 (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, flies in an Osprey over the Solomon Islands during Operation Render Safe 2024-2, Sept. 13, 2024. Operation Render Safe 2024-2 is an Australian-led operation to exchange explosive ordnance tactics, techniques and procedures and reduce the risk of explosive remnants of war. From Aug. 30 to Sept. 13, the MRF-D 24.3 Marine Air-Ground Task Force deploys select explosive ordnance disposal teams, role 2 medical, Ospreys and force protection elements to the Solomon Islands for participation in the Australian Defence Force’s execution of Operation Render Safe 2024-2 in order to enhance relationships with partner nations in the South Pacific. Heffernan is a native of Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Torres)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Zachary Heffernan, an MV-22B Osprey crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268 (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, flies in an Osprey over the Solomon Islands during Operation Render Safe 2024-2, Sept. 13, 2024. Operation Render Safe 2024-2 is an Australian-led operation to exchange explosive ordnance tactics, techniques and procedures and reduce the risk of explosive remnants of war. From Aug. 30 to Sept. 13, the MRF-D 24.3 Marine Air-Ground Task Force deploys select explosive ordnance disposal teams, role 2 medical, Ospreys and force protection elements to the Solomon Islands for participation in the Australian Defence Force’s execution of Operation Render Safe 2024-2 in order to enhance relationships with partner nations in the South Pacific. Heffernan is a native of Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Torres)

Photo by Cpl. Juan Torres

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 225, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, land aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in international waters east of the Korean Peninsula, Sept. 13, 2024. Boxer and embarked elements of the 15th MEU are conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Luis Agostini)

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 225, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, land aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in international waters east of the Korean Peninsula, Sept. 13, 2024. Boxer and embarked elements of the 15th MEU are conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Luis Agostini)

Photo by Cpl. Luis Agostini

U.S. Marine Corps explosive ordnance disposal technicians with Combat Logistics Battalion 5 (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, and Australian Defence Force service members ride on boats during Operation Render Safe 2024-2 at Munda, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, Sept. 11, 2024. Operation Render Safe 2024-2 is an Australian-led operation to exchange explosive ordnance tactics, techniques and procedures and reduce the risk of explosive remnants of war. From Aug. 30 to Sept. 13, the MRF-D 24.3 Marine Air-Ground Task Force deploys select explosive ordnance disposal teams, role 2 medical, Ospreys and force protection elements to the Solomon Islands for participation in Australian Defence Force’s execution of Operation Render Safe 2024-2 in order to enhance relationships with partner nations in the South Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Torres)

U.S. Marine Corps explosive ordnance disposal technicians with Combat Logistics Battalion 5 (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, and Australian Defence Force service members ride on boats during Operation Render Safe 2024-2 at Munda, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, Sept. 11, 2024. Operation Render Safe 2024-2 is an Australian-led operation to exchange explosive ordnance tactics, techniques and procedures and reduce the risk of explosive remnants of war. From Aug. 30 to Sept. 13, the MRF-D 24.3 Marine Air-Ground Task Force deploys select explosive ordnance disposal teams, role 2 medical, Ospreys and force protection elements to the Solomon Islands for participation in Australian Defence Force’s execution of Operation Render Safe 2024-2 in order to enhance relationships with partner nations in the South Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Torres)

Photo by Cpl. Juan Torres

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Adeola Adetimehin, a combat graphics specialist with 1st Marine Division, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 11, 2024. Adetimehin received two medals after setting four Maryland state powerlifting records at the Anaheim Fit Expo in August. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ryan W. Hageali)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Adeola Adetimehin, a combat graphics specialist with 1st Marine Division, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 11, 2024. Adetimehin received two medals after setting four Maryland state powerlifting records at the Anaheim Fit Expo in August. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ryan W. Hageali)

Photo by Sgt. Ryan Hageali

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Donald Holbert, right, the communication strategy and operations staff noncommissioned officer in charge of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a native of California, read a promotion warrant for Sgt. Amelia Kang, left, a combat graphics specialist assigned to the 15th MEU, and a native of Portland, Oregon, aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) at Busan Naval Base, South Korea, Sept. 8, 2024. The 15th MEU was in South Korea conducting Exercise Ssang Yong 24 to strengthen the Republic of Korea-U.S. Alliance through bilateral, joint training, contributing toward combined amphibious capability in defense of the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Donald Holbert, right, the communication strategy and operations staff noncommissioned officer in charge of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a native of California, read a promotion warrant for Sgt. Amelia Kang, left, a combat graphics specialist assigned to the 15th MEU, and a native of Portland, Oregon, aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) at Busan Naval Base, South Korea, Sept. 8, 2024. The 15th MEU was in South Korea conducting Exercise Ssang Yong 24 to strengthen the Republic of Korea-U.S. Alliance through bilateral, joint training, contributing toward combined amphibious capability in defense of the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms)

Photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268 (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, prepare to land an MV-22B Osprey during Operation Render Safe 2024-2 at Munda International Airport, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, Sept. 8, 2024. Operation Render Safe 2024-2 is an Australian-led operation to exchange explosive ordnance tactics, techniques and procedures and reduce the risk of explosive remnants of war. From Aug. 30 to Sept. 13, the MRF-D 24.3 Marine Air-Ground Task Force deploys select explosive ordnance disposal teams, role 2 medical, Ospreys and force protection elements to the Solomon Islands for participation in Australian Defence Force’s execution of Operation Render Safe 2024-2 in order to enhance relationships with partner nations in the South Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Kassie McDole)

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268 (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, prepare to land an MV-22B Osprey during Operation Render Safe 2024-2 at Munda International Airport, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, Sept. 8, 2024. Operation Render Safe 2024-2 is an Australian-led operation to exchange explosive ordnance tactics, techniques and procedures and reduce the risk of explosive remnants of war. From Aug. 30 to Sept. 13, the MRF-D 24.3 Marine Air-Ground Task Force deploys select explosive ordnance disposal teams, role 2 medical, Ospreys and force protection elements to the Solomon Islands for participation in Australian Defence Force’s execution of Operation Render Safe 2024-2 in order to enhance relationships with partner nations in the South Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Kassie McDole)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Kassie McDole

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Amelia Kang, a combat graphics specialist assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a native of Portland, Oregon, is promoted to sergeant aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) at Busan Naval Base, South Korea, Sept. 8, 2024. The 15th MEU was in South Korea conducting Exercise Ssang Yong 24 to strengthen the Republic of Korea-U.S. Alliance through bilateral, joint training, contributing toward combined amphibious capability in defense of the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Amelia Kang, a combat graphics specialist assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a native of Portland, Oregon, is promoted to sergeant aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) at Busan Naval Base, South Korea, Sept. 8, 2024. The 15th MEU was in South Korea conducting Exercise Ssang Yong 24 to strengthen the Republic of Korea-U.S. Alliance through bilateral, joint training, contributing toward combined amphibious capability in defense of the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms)

Photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. William Barker, left, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 5 (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, and Australian Army Sapper William Buckoke, a combat engineer with 6 Engineer Support Regiment, 20 Explosive Ordnance Disposal, check a cave for explosive remnants of war during Operation Render Safe 2024-2 at Munda, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, Sept. 8, 2024. Operation Render Safe 2024-2 is an Australian-led operation to exchange explosive ordnance tactics, techniques and procedures and reduce the risk of explosive remnants of war. From Aug. 30 to Sept. 13, the MRF-D 24.3 Marine Air-Ground Task Force deploys select explosive ordnance disposal teams, role 2 medical, Ospreys and force protection elements to the Solomon Islands for participation in Australian Defence Force’s execution of Operation Render Safe 2024-2 in order to enhance relationships with partner nations in the South Pacific. Barker is a native of Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Torres)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. William Barker, left, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 5 (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, and Australian Army Sapper William Buckoke, a combat engineer with 6 Engineer Support Regiment, 20 Explosive Ordnance Disposal, check a cave for explosive remnants of war during Operation Render Safe 2024-2 at Munda, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, Sept. 8, 2024. Operation Render Safe 2024-2 is an Australian-led operation to exchange explosive ordnance tactics, techniques and procedures and reduce the risk of explosive remnants of war. From Aug. 30 to Sept. 13, the MRF-D 24.3 Marine Air-Ground Task Force deploys select explosive ordnance disposal teams, role 2 medical, Ospreys and force protection elements to the Solomon Islands for participation in Australian Defence Force’s execution of Operation Render Safe 2024-2 in order to enhance relationships with partner nations in the South Pacific. Barker is a native of Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Torres)

Photo by Cpl. Juan Torres

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Andre Prudhomme, a machine gunner with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, fires an M240B medium machine gun during an amphibious assault exercise as part of Super Garuda Shield 2024 near Banongan, Indonesia, Sept. 5, 2024. Super Garuda Shield is an annual exercise that has significantly grown in scope and size since 2009. Super Garuda Shield 24 is the third consecutive time this exercise has grown into a combined and joint event, focused on commitment to partnership and a free and open Indo-Pacific. Prudhomme is a native of Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Migel A. Reynosa)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Andre Prudhomme, a machine gunner with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, fires an M240B medium machine gun during an amphibious assault exercise as part of Super Garuda Shield 2024 near Banongan, Indonesia, Sept. 5, 2024. Super Garuda Shield is an annual exercise that has significantly grown in scope and size since 2009. Super Garuda Shield 24 is the third consecutive time this exercise has grown into a combined and joint event, focused on commitment to partnership and a free and open Indo-Pacific. Prudhomme is a native of Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Migel A. Reynosa)

Photo by Cpl. Migel Reynosa

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Samuel Lang, a section leader with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, sits in an MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268 (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, during an amphibious assault exercise as part of Super Garuda Shield 2024 at Juanda International Airport, East Java, Indonesia, Sept. 5, 2024. Super Garuda Shield is an annual exercise that has significantly grown in scope and size since 2009. Super Garuda Shield 24 is the third consecutive time this exercise has grown into a combined and joint event, focused on commitment to partnership and a free and open Indo-Pacific. Lang is a native of Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Migel A. Reynosa)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Samuel Lang, a section leader with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, sits in an MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268 (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, during an amphibious assault exercise as part of Super Garuda Shield 2024 at Juanda International Airport, East Java, Indonesia, Sept. 5, 2024. Super Garuda Shield is an annual exercise that has significantly grown in scope and size since 2009. Super Garuda Shield 24 is the third consecutive time this exercise has grown into a combined and joint event, focused on commitment to partnership and a free and open Indo-Pacific. Lang is a native of Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Migel A. Reynosa)

Photo by Cpl. Migel Reynosa

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Justin Shin, an intelligence officer assigned to Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a native of Cheongju, South Korea, poses for a photo during exercise Ssang Yong 24 at Marine Corps Installation Camp Mujuk, South Korea, Sept. 5, 2024. Shin, a fluent Korean speaker, played a key role in coordinating planning, logistics, key leader engagements, and other exercise elements throughout exercise SY24. Exercise SY24 strengthens the Republic of Korea-U.S. Alliance through bilateral, joint training, contributing toward combined amphibious capability in defense of the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Luis Agostini)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Justin Shin, an intelligence officer assigned to Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a native of Cheongju, South Korea, poses for a photo during exercise Ssang Yong 24 at Marine Corps Installation Camp Mujuk, South Korea, Sept. 5, 2024. Shin, a fluent Korean speaker, played a key role in coordinating planning, logistics, key leader engagements, and other exercise elements throughout exercise SY24. Exercise SY24 strengthens the Republic of Korea-U.S. Alliance through bilateral, joint training, contributing toward combined amphibious capability in defense of the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Luis Agostini)

Photo by Cpl. Luis Agostini

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Thiago Nunes, a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense specialist assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a native of Massachusetts, conducts a decontamination washdown following a combined CBRN response training event at Kigye, South Korea, Sept. 4, 2024, during exercise Ssang Yong 24. Exercise SY24 strengthens the Republic of Korea-U.S. Alliance through bilateral, joint training, contributing toward combined amphibious capability in defense of the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Thiago Nunes, a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense specialist assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a native of Massachusetts, conducts a decontamination washdown following a combined CBRN response training event at Kigye, South Korea, Sept. 4, 2024, during exercise Ssang Yong 24. Exercise SY24 strengthens the Republic of Korea-U.S. Alliance through bilateral, joint training, contributing toward combined amphibious capability in defense of the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle

U.S. Marines with Marine Air Support Squadron 6, stand in formation outside the Chilean marines camp at the Expeditionary Advanced Base North in Puerto Aldea, Chile, on Sept. 3, 2024. EAB North was set up to facilitate multi-lateral training and provide amphibious operation training in the littorals. Through event-driven scenarios, UNITAS provides unique training opportunities both at-sea and ashore in challenging and uncertain environments to conduct joint maritime operations that enhance warfighting proficiency and increase interoperability among participating naval and marine forces.

U.S. Marines with Marine Air Support Squadron 6, stand in formation outside the Chilean marines camp at the Expeditionary Advanced Base North in Puerto Aldea, Chile, on Sept. 3, 2024. EAB North was set up to facilitate multi-lateral training and provide amphibious operation training in the littorals. Through event-driven scenarios, UNITAS provides unique training opportunities both at-sea and ashore in challenging and uncertain environments to conduct joint maritime operations that enhance warfighting proficiency and increase interoperability among participating naval and marine forces.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Goodrich

A U.S. Marine Corps Amphibious Combat Vehicle attached to Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, lands at Hwajin-ri, South Korea, Sept. 2, 2024, during a simulated amphibious assault as part of exercise Ssang Yong 24. Exercise SY24 strengthens the Republic of Korea-U.S. Alliance through bilateral, joint training, contributing toward combined amphibious capability in defense of the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Amelia Kang)

A U.S. Marine Corps Amphibious Combat Vehicle attached to Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, lands at Hwajin-ri, South Korea, Sept. 2, 2024, during a simulated amphibious assault as part of exercise Ssang Yong 24. Exercise SY24 strengthens the Republic of Korea-U.S. Alliance through bilateral, joint training, contributing toward combined amphibious capability in defense of the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Amelia Kang)

Photo by Cpl. Amelia Kang

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