A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter takes off after picking up a simulated casualty during medical evacuation training between U.S. Marines, soldiers and Navy corpsmen at the Rodriguez Live-Fire Complex Aug. 18 as part of the Korean Marine Exchange Program 13-8. KMEP 13-8, a combined, annual training exercise that enhances the combat readiness and interoperability of Republic of Korea and U.S. Marine Corps forces, is just one in a series of continuous, combined training exercises designed to promote stability on the Korean Peninsula, enhance the alliance, and strengthen ROK and U.S. military capabilities. The Marines and sailors are with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The UH-60 and its crew are with 3rd General Aviation Support Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division.