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A Republic of Korea Marine zeroes out his weapon before teaching U.S. Marines how to fire it Feb. 5 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-3 at Gimpo, Republic of Korea. Zeroing the weapon, combined with the proper application of the fundamentals of marksmanship, allows for the rifle optics to align with the targets downrange. U.S. Marines also learned different characteristics of the weapon. The U.S. Marines are reconnaissance men with Alpha Company, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The ROK Marines are with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Division.

Photo by Cpl. Tyler Giguere

U.S. Marine Cpl. Richard J. Bennaugh fires training rounds from a Daewoo K201 grenade launcher Feb. 5 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-3 at Gimpo, Republic of Korea. The U.S. Marines fired six training rounds and then watched a live fire shoot demonstrated by Republic of Korea Marines. The U.S. Marines were given the unique opportunity to also test out the Daewoo K1 submachine gun, Daewoo K5 handgun, the Daewoo K2 assault rifle and the Daewoo K14 sniper rifle. Bennaugh, from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a reconnaissance man with Alpha Company, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Cpl. Tyler Giguere

U.S. Marine Cpl. David A. Range fires rounds from a Daewoo K5 handgun into a target Feb. 5 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-3 at Gimpo, Republic of Korea. The U.S. Marines were given the unique opportunity to also test out the Daewoo K2 assault rifle, Daewoo K1 submachine gun, the K201 40mm grenade launcher and the Daewoo K14 sniper rifle. Range, from Arlington, Texas, is a reconnaissance man with Alpha Company, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler S. Giguere/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Tyler Giguere

A U.S. Marine pilot enters the cockpit of an F/A-18 Hornet, Feb. 16. U.S. Marines attached to Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and the Royal Thai Air Force train together to maintain readiness and interoperability in support of peace and security in the region as part of Exercise Cobra Gold 2015. Exercise Cobra Gold 2015 has provided an opportunity for U.S. Marines and the Royal Thai Air Force to train together.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mandaline Hatch

U.S. Marine, Capt. Dylan Q. Nicholas, an F/A-18 Hornet pilot with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533, currently attached to Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, awaits the all clear to take off, Feb. 16. U.S. Marines attached to Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and the Royal Thai Air Force train together bi-laterally to maintain readiness and interoperability in support of peace and security in the region as part of Exercise Cobra Gold 2015.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mandaline Hatch

A U.S. Marine helps conducts a function check on an F/A-18 Hornet before takeoff, Feb. 16. U.S. Marines attached to Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and the Royal Thai Air Force train together to maintain readiness and interoperability in support of peace and security in the region as part of Exercise Cobra Gold 2015.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mandaline Hatch

Two F/A-18 Hornets take off for flight during combined training with the Royal Thai Air Force, Feb. 16. U.S. Marines attached to Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and the Royal Thai Air Force train together to maintain readiness and interoperability in support of peace and security in the region as part of Exercise Cobra Gold 2015.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mandaline Hatch

A Royal Thai Air Force Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter takes off for flight, Feb. 16. U.S. Marines attached to Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and the Royal Thai Air Force train together to maintain readiness and interoperability in support of peace and security in the region as part of Exercise Cobra Gold 2015.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mandaline Hatch

Air Vice-Marshal Bhanupong Seyayongka, third from the right, stands with Royal Thai Air Force personnel and U.S. Marines from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, I Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force for a picture in front of a U.S. Marine MV-22 Osprey and a RTAF F-16 Air Defense Fighter at an open house held by Royal Thai Air Force Wing 1 and U.S. Marines at Royal Thai Air Force Base Korat during Exercise Cobra Gold 2015, Feb. 13. Cobra Gold is a Thailand /United States co-sponsored, multinational and joint theater security cooperation exercise, conducted annually in the Kingdom of Thailand, with 25 nations participating. This year there is an increased focus on Humanitarian Civic Action, community engagement, and medical activities to support the needs and humanitarian interests of civilian populations around the region.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mandaline Hatch

A student from Yothinnukun School receives a bottle of water from PackBot, a robot designed to carry out dangerous missions in high-threat battlefield scenarios, at Friendship Day held by Royal Thai Air Force Wing 1 and U.S. Marines at Royal Thai Air Force Base Korat during Exercise Cobra Gold 2015, Feb. 13. Students observed demonstrations of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Aircraft Rescue Firefighting, and Navy Corpsmen basic medical procedures. Cobra Gold 2015 is a Thailand /United States co-sponsored, multinational and joint theater security cooperation exercise, conducted annually in the Kingdom of Thailand, with 25 nations participating. This year there is an increased focus on Humanitarian Civic Action, community engagement, and medical activities to support the needs and humanitarian interests of civilian populations around the region.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mandaline Hatch

A student from Yothinnukun School watches a demonstration of Marine Corps martial arts Friendship Day held by Royal Thai Air Force Wing 1 and U.S. Marines at Royal Thai Air Force Base Korat during Exercise Cobra Gold 2015, Feb. 13. Students also observed demonstrations of Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Aircraft Rescue Firefighters, and Navy Corpsmen basic medical procedures. Cobra Gold 2015 is a Thailand /United States co-sponsored, multinational and joint theater security cooperation exercise, conducted annually in the Kingdom of Thailand, with 25 nations participating. This year there is an increased focus on Humanitarian Civic Action, community engagement, and medical activities to support the needs and humanitarian interests of civilian populations around the region.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mandaline Hatch

Cpl. Brock W. English with the Offload Preparation Party ensures all parts are operational on the Assault Amphibious Vehicles aboard the Maritime Prepositioning Force ship, USNS Pililaau, Feb. 6. The OPP Marines conducted pre-operation checks on all of the vehicles aboard the ship. Their mission is to prepare and offload the equipment from ship to shore for use during Exercise Cobra Gold 2015. Cobra Gold is an annual Thailand /United States, co-sponsored multinational and joint theater security cooperation exercise, conducted in the Kingdom of Thailand. This year 25 nations are participating. English is an AAV crewman with General Support Platoon, and a Lampasas, Texas,native.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mandaline Hatch

Cpl. Brock W. English with the Offload Preparation Party ensures all parts are operational on the Assault Amphibious Vehicles aboard the Maritime Prepositioning Force ship, USNS Pililaau, Feb. 6. The OPP Marines conducted pre-operation checks on all of the vehicles aboard the ship. Their mission is to prepare and offload the equipment from ship to shore for use during Exercise Cobra Gold 2015. Cobra Gold is an annual Thailand /United States, co-sponsored multinational and joint theater security cooperation exercise, conducted in the Kingdom of Thailand. This year 25 nations are participating. English is an AAV crewman with General Support Platoon, and a Lampasas, Texas, native.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mandaline Hatch

Cpl. Kenneth C. Sobota with the Offload Preparation Party ensures all parts are operational on the Assault Amphibious Vehicles aboard the Maritime Prepositioning Force ship, USNS Pililaau, Feb. 6. The OPP Marines conducted pre-operation checks on all of the vehicles aboard the ship. Their mission is to prepare and offload the equipment from ship to shore for use during Exercise Cobra Gold 2015. Cobra Gold is an annual Thailand /United States, co-sponsored multinational and joint theater security cooperation exercise, conducted in the Kingdom of Thailand. This year 25 nations are participating. Sobota is an AAV repairman with General Support Platoon, and a native of Detroit, Michigan.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mandaline Hatch

The 36th Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Joseph Dunford signs a "28-star" Letter at the Pentagon, Feb. 2, 2015. The letter challenges veterans, who have served since 9/11, to continue being leaders and becoming assets in their communities following the end of their active-duty military career.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Remington Hall

Members of the Joint Chiefs of staff applaud for the conclusion of the signing of the "28-star" Letter at the Pentagon, Feb. 2, 2015. The letter challenges transitioning service members to continue serving their community and encouraged greater involvement between veterans and the public. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Remington Hall/released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Remington Hall

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Army Gen. Martin Dempsy gives opening remarks during the signing of the "28-star" Letter at the Pentagon, Feb. 2, 2015. The letter challenges transitioning service members to continue serving their community and encouraged greater involvement between veterans and the public. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Remington Hall/released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Remington Hall

Black Sea Rotational Force Marines and Romanian soldiers paired together during Platinum Lion 15 Jan 15 at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria. BSRF Marines trained with Serbian, Bulgarian and Romanian soldiers during the exercise.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Young

U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire an 81mm mortar system as a part of the final exercise of Red Reef 15 in Ras Al Khair, Saudi Arabia. Red Reef is part of a routine theater security cooperation engagement plan and serves as an excellent opportunity to strengthen tactical proficiency in critical mission areas and support long-term regional security.

Photo by Cpl. Evan R. White

An explosion rips the ground apart during an explosive ordnance disposal demonstration between Marines with SPMAGTF Crisis Response-Africa and soldiers with the Ugandan People’s Defense Force in Camp Singo, Uganda, Nov. 13, 2014. Marines and Sailors with SPMAGTF Crisis Response-Africa were in Uganda from Oct. - Dec., training alongside the UPDF, focusing on infantry tactics, countering IEDs, and logistics.

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