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As seen through a night-vision device, Marines clear rooms during a simulated assault of an underground tunnel with soldiers during joint chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense training as part of Exercise Korea Viper 25 at Camp Stanley, South Korea, May 20, 2025. The recurring exercise demonstrates the U.S. and South Korean militaries' ability to respond as a unified force while strengthening relationships and trust between the allies.

A U.S. soldier stationed at Camp Casey, South Korea, observes aquatic life at the Coex Aquarium in Seoul, South Korea, Jan. 16, 2025.

U.S. and South Korean soldiers participate in land navigation exercises during the Mangudai Challenge at Story Live Fire Complex, South Korea, Oct. 22, 2024. The challenge is designed to highlight shared leadership and capability within the U.S.-South Korea alliance.

A squad of U.S. and South Korean soldiers plot grid coordinates during land navigation training as part of Mangudai 2024 at Camp Bonifas, South Korea, Oct. 22, 2024. The annual exercise brings together senior enlisted members from across the Korean Peninsula to engage in squad-based training events that build joint camaraderie and reinforce their knowledge of fundamental soldiering tasks.

An MQ-9 Reaper taxis on the runway after landing during Exercise Freedom Flag 24-1 at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, Oct. 23, 2024. Freedom Flag is an advanced, large-scale tactical exercise between the U.S. and allied partners dedicated to the protection of regional peace and stability.

U.S. and South Korean sailors launch combat rubber raiding crafts from the South Korean ship ROKS Cheon Wang Bong during a multinational mine warfare exercise near Busan, South Korea, Oct. 18, 2024.

Soldiers participate in the 2024 South Korea Armed Forces Day parade in Seoul, South Korea, Oct. 1, 2024. The joint parade symbolizes the enduring significance of the U.S.-South Korea alliance, which remains committed to ensuring democracy, peace and stability in the region.

Navy Chaplain Lt. Cmdr. Saejeong Kim is surrounded by family during her promotion ceremony in Iksan, South Korea, Sept. 1, 2024

Air Force Senior Airman Raven Robinson conducts inventory at Osan Air Base, South Korea, Sept. 18, 2024. Inventory technicians conduct counts, issue materials and ensure necessary items are restocked and available for use.

Navy divers from the United States and South Korea participate in scuba and small boat operations training during Multinational Underwater Repair Engagement 24 at Naval Base Guam, Sept. 13, 2024. The exercise trains U.S. joint force and partner nations on interoperability and exchange engineering.

U.S. and South Korean ships sail in formation during Ssang Yong 24 in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 4, 2024. The exercise strengthens interoperability and enhances amphibious capabilities in defense of the Korean Peninsula.

A Marine Corps amphibious combat vehicle conducts a ship-to-shore transit during an amphibious assault rehearsal as part of Exercise Ssang Yong 24 in the waters east of South Korea, Sept. 1, 2024. The training strengthens the U.S.-South Korean alliance through bilateral training, contributing to combined amphibious capability in defense of the Korean Peninsula.

Royal Canadian Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, South Korean Navy and U.S. Navy warships sail in formation in the Philippine Sea as Navy EA-18G Growler aircraft fly above during exercise Pacific Vanguard, Aug. 26, 2024. Pacific Vanguard strengthens skills in maritime operations and advanced maneuvering scenarios.

Airmen perform maintenance checks on an A-10 Thunderbolt II during Ulchi Freedom Shield 24 at Osan Air Base, South Korea, Aug. 22, 2024. The training exercise reinforces America’s ironclad commitment to South Korea and regional stability within U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.

A Marine climbs a rock wall during mountain rescue training at Marine Corps Base Pohang, South Korea, Aug. 16, 2024. The training was designed to strengthen the U.S.-South Korean alliance.

A Navy air-cushioned landing craft transports service members and equipment ashore from the USS Boxer in South Korea, Aug. 8, 2024. The U.S. held integrated training with South Korean marines to strengthen the alliance between the two nations.

Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Connor Madsen, center, cuts a line to hook a bundled chain onto a sunken buoy during a training exercise with South Korean divers as part of Exercise Rim of the Pacific off the coast of Oahu, July 18, 2024. Twenty-nine nations participated in the world's largest international maritime exercise.

Soldiers participate in night land navigation during the Best Squad Competition at Camp Casey, South Korea, April 30, 2024. The competition builds camaraderie among soldiers.

A Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft prepares for takeoff from Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, April 22, 2024. The Korea Flying Training 24 exercise enhances connections between U.S. and South Korean forces.

Girl Scouts prepare to plant trees, bushes and flowers during an Earth Day event at Osan Air Base, South Korea, April 19, 2024.