U.S. Marine Corps Captain Michael Downing, right, the commanding officer of 1st Battalion, 6th Marines, forward deployed with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program, presents a gift to Republic of Korea Marine Corps Lt. Col. Lee, the commanding officer of 1st Special Reconnaissance Battalion, Special Reconnaissance Brigade while conducting a warrior’s day during Korea Viper 26.1 at the Pyeongchang Mountain Warfare Training Center, South Korea, Jan. 9, 2026. Korea Viper is a recurring exercise series that demonstrates the Republic of Korea and U.S. Marine Corps' ability to respond decisively in the region as a singular, unified force while strengthening relationships and trust between the two allies. Downing is a native of Louisiana. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John Simpson)
| Date Taken: | 01.08.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 01.21.2026 18:38 |
| Photo ID: | 9486944 |
| VIRIN: | 260109-M-SH338-1026 |
| Resolution: | 5845x3899 |
| Size: | 5.02 MB |
| Location: | PYEONGCHANG MOUNTAIN WARFARE TRAINING CENTER, KR |
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