Marines prepare for an Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter’s landing before conducting joint, external-lift training at the Rodriguez Live-Fire Complex Aug. 19 as part of the Korean Marine Exchange Program 13-8. KMEP 13-8 is a combined, annual training exercise that enhances the combat readiness and interoperability of Republic of Korea and U.S. Marine Corps forces, promotes stability on the Korean Peninsula, and strengthens ROK and U.S. military capabilities. The CH-47 and its crew are with 3rd General Aviation Support Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division. The Marines are with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Marines prepare for an Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter’s landing before conducting joint, external-lift training at the Rodriguez Live-Fire Complex Aug. 19 as part of the Korean Marine Exchange Program 13-8. KMEP 13-8 is a combined, annual training exercise that enhances the combat readiness and interoperability of Republic of Korea and U.S. Marine Corps forces, promotes stability on the Korean Peninsula, and strengthens ROK and U.S. military capabilities. The CH-47 and its crew are with 3rd General Aviation Support Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division. The Marines are with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force.