POTD: Republic of Korea Reconnaissance Marine in Cobra Gold 23

A Republic of Korea Reconnaissance Marine provides security as part of an amphibious assault during Exercise Cobra Gold 23 in Chonburi province, Kingdom of Thailand on March 3, 2023. Participating nations conducted operations simultaneously across multiple locations to refine command and control processes while fostering interoperability. Cobra Gold, now in its 42nd year, is a Thai-U.S. co-sponsored training event that builds on the long-standing friendship between the two allied nations and brings together a robust multinational force to promote regional peace and security in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nicolas Atehortua)

Photo Of The Day and we are thrown into the Cobra Gold 23 Amphibious Assault, and a Republic of Korea Reconnaissance Marine provides security. The location is the Chonburi province, Kingdom of Thailand on March 3, 2023. Can you identify the firearm he’s using?

Is it on occasions like these you need Over The Beach capabilities?

Below: Republic of Korea Reconnaissance Marines land on a beach in combat rubber raiding crafts as part of an amphibious assault during Exercise Cobra Gold 23 in Chonburi province, Kingdom of Thailand.

Can you also hear “Ride of the Valkyries” playing from their helicopter sound system?

U.S. Marines assigned to the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to Amphibious Ready Group Makin Island and Republic of Korea Marines move towards a beach in various vehicles.

The Amphibious Assault Ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) makes an entry.

Below: U.S. Marines assigned to Battalion Landing Team 2/4, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit drive a Light Armored Vehicle up a beach.

Below: Republic of Korea Marines.

Source: The U.S. Marine Corps, photos by Sgt. Nicolas Atehortua.