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Col. Samuel Meyer, commanding officer of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), right, shakes hands with Lt. Gen. Kim Kye-Hwan, Republic of Korea Marine Corps Commandant, during Operation Ssang Yong 2023, March 28. SY23 is a U.S./ROK joint landing drill to strengthen the alliance’s combat readiness, ensure tailored capabilities for defense, and improve interoperability to protect peace by strength. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit to enhance interoperability with Allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kendra Helmbrecht)
| Date Taken: | 03.28.2023 |
| Date Posted: | 03.30.2023 19:06 |
| Photo ID: | 7710693 |
| VIRIN: | 230328-N-VS068-1023 |
| Resolution: | 5861x3907 |
| Size: | 976.27 KB |
| Location: | PACIFIC OCEAN |
| Web Views: | 28 |
| Downloads: | 4 |
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Makin Island Concludes Ssang Yong 2023 with ROK Navy
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