Marines aboard amphibious assault vehicles conduct a rehearsal combined forcible entry landing operation on Dogue beach March 29 in Pohang, Republic of Korea as part of exercise Ssang Yong 2014. Ssang Yong demonstrates the ROK-U.S. Navy and Marine Corps’ responsive amphibious and expeditionary capabilities from the sea. Forward-deployed and forward-based U.S. Marine forces, in conjunction with U.S. allies, have the unique ability to provide rapid force deployment for the full range of military operations, specifically in the Pacific region. The Marines are with Company E, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Joseph L. DiGirolamo/Released)