Over 60 U.S. Marine leaders travel to South Korea for talks, increased coordination with ROK forces [Image 8 of 20]

PYEONGTAEK, SOUTH KOREA

02.23.2016

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jeremy Vought  

III Marine Expeditionary Force   

On Feb. 23, 2016 at the Republic of Korea Pyeongtaek Naval Base, Japan and South Korea-based U.S. Marines inspect the North Korean torpedo that sunk ROKS Cheonan, March 26, 2010. Forty-six South Korean sailors died in the attack. More than 60 Marines and sailors with III MEF, III MEF subordinate commands and adjacent commands based in Japan and South Korea, met in the South in order to uphold and strengthen the alliance between the ROK and the U.S., and reinforce their commitment to defend the country at a moment’s notice. The visit took place in various locations throughout the country, enhancing U.S. Marines' familiarization of the Korean Peninsula while simultaneously developing the kind of faith and trust between forces that can only be established through constant engagement, as well as rigorous and realistic training. (Official USMC photo by GySgt Jeremy Vought)

• Date Taken: 02.23.2016
• Date Posted: 02.29.2016 01:49
• Photo ID: 2429356
• VIRIN: 160223-M-KH795-192
• Resolution: 5616x3384
• Size: 8.26 MB
• Location: PYEONGTAEK, KR
• Hometown: TORONTO, ON, CA