Warfighting

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cole Morrison, a Multi-role, Anti-armor Anti-personnel Weapon System gunner with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marines, forward deployed with 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program, waves a signal panel marker to friendly forces after securing a simulated enemy position following an amphibious assault during the Korean Marine Exercise Program 25.2 in Pohang, South Korea, August 5, 2025. KMEP is conducted regularly between the ROK and U.S. Marine Corps to increase their combined capabilities through realistic training geared towards deterrence and maintaining peace in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)