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Congratulations to this week’s “Ship in the Spotlight,” USNS Guam (HST 1) for supporting Korea Marine Exercise Program (KMEP) 26.1. KMEP, first conducted in 2011, is an annual month-long exercise consisting of tactical-level field training events. This training involves U.S. Marine forces operating with Republic of Korea (ROK) Marines in a diverse set of scenarios to enhance interoperability and further strengthen the alliance. KMEP 26.1features III Marine Expeditionary Force units conducting field training exercises alongside their ROK Marine Corps counterparts, consisting of close air support evolutions, live-fire ranges, and logistics training. Demonstrating the effectiveness of U.S. and ROK forces, across a wide range of scenarios, underscores combined resolve and upholds regional security and deterrence.