
A Republic of Korea F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off during Exercise MAX THUNDER at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Max Thunder serves as an opportunity for U.S. and ROK forces to train together and sharpen tactical skills for the defense of the Asia-Pacific region. It is an annual military-flying exercise built to promote interoperability between U.S. and ROK forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlos Jimenez)