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An Air Force aircraft and a South Korean C-130 Hercules sit on the flightline at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, Mo., May 12, 2022.

Air Force Col. E. Jonelle Eychner, 51st Mission Support Group commander, and Col. Soon Tae Kim, Republic of Korea Air Force Operations Command Service & Support Group commander, exchange signed Memorandum of Understanding at a ceremony at Osan Air Base, South Korea, April 6, 2022. The previous MOU was signed in 2016 and included only about 3-4 pages of procedures. The current MOU contains more than 50 pages and covers force protection conditions, quality control and COVID-19 safety measures, among other topics.

Marines observe a rappelling demonstration during a ropes course with South Korean marines in Pohang, South Korea, Jan. 27, 2022. The course aims to improve readiness and interoperability with partners and allies.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III burns incense to honor the fallen while attending a ceremony with South Korean Minister of National Defense Suh Wook at Seoul National Cemetery in South Korea, March 18, 2021.

Army Staff Sgt. Symon Bowlen uses his red lens flashlight to plot points for night land navigation during the 2nd Infantry Division’s Best Warrior Competition at Camp Casey, South Korea, April 17, 2019.