Story by Maj. Jamia Odom | 297TH Regional Support Group | 06.23.2022
On June 20, 2022, Khan Quest 2022 ended with the official closing ceremony. Over the past two weeks Mongolian Armed Forces (MAF) hosted 15 nations in this 18th iteration of the exercise. By participating in Khaan Quest, nations were able to showcase their resolve in peacekeeping missions around the world. Soldiers, Spc. Hunter Mains and Spc. Kyle Johnson with the Army Alaska National......
Story by Maj. Jamia Odom | 297TH Regional Support Group | 06.20.2022
Closing ceremonies commenced today at the Five Hills Training Area in Tavantolgoi, Mongolia, marking the official end to Exercise Khaan Quest 2022. In 2019, more than 30 countries participated. The exercise had not been conducted since then due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, Khaan Quest has risen from the ashes of the pandemic and is stronger than ever. Fifteen countries have......
Story by Lance Cpl. Kindo Go | III MEF Information Group | 06.25.2019
Vietnamese Armed Forces Capt. Huong Vu is a native of Hanoi, Vietnam, who wanted to take part in peacekeeping around the world. She read about the United Nations and the missions they conducted, thinking about how amazing the missions were. Vu is now a staff officer with the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations and is participating in Khaan Quest 2019 from June 14-28....
Story by Gunnery Sgt. Scott Schmidt | III MEF Information Group | 06.25.2019
The exercise consists of events focused on staff training, battalion-level command and control, company integration, and critical enabling capabilities as well as field training scenarios. Khaan Quest focuses on peace and security operations planning and execution in a way that no other multinational exercise does, says Ian Parker, the lead instructor for the staff training event and advisor......
Story by Lance Cpl. Kindo Go | III MEF Information Group | 06.24.2019
Nepali Army Maj. Sabitri Gharti Chhetri is a native of Kathmandu Nepal and has dreamt of being an independent and successful woman. After she had finished college, Gharti Chhetri was looking an honorable and prestigious job that would allow her to pursue her dreams. Gharti Chhetri found her opportunity in the Nepalese Army and joined as an officer candidate in 2005. She is now an infantry......
Story by Lance Cpl. Kindo Go | III MEF Information Group | 06.22.2019
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Michael Barnes is a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and fallowed a long family tradition by joining the Marines. Barnes has always wanted join the illustrious organization ever since he was five years old. He wanted to follow in the footsteps of his father, grandfather and great grandfather. Barnes has always felt that joining the Marines was something he had to do,......
Story by Lance Cpl. Kindo Go | III MEF Information Group | 06.20.2019
Republic of Korea Armed Forces 1st Lt. Ki Wook Hwang is a native of An-yang City, South Korea, who wanted to play a more active role in the protection of his country. Volunteering for Reserve Officers’ Training Corps then finishing the officer course, Hwang is now a company executive officer with Special Warfare Command. He now plays active parts in training exercises in his continued effort......
Story by Lance Cpl. Kindo Go | III MEF Information Group | 06.19.2019
Mongolian Armed Forces Sgt. Zerbazar Divangar is a native of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, who took pride in her country as well as pride in the fact that she is a woman who serve’s her country’s military. She finds strength in herself in serving and happiness in helping others. Divanger is now a nurse with the Mongolian Central Military Hospital and is participating in Khaan Quest 2019 from June 14-28....
