160311-M-CX588-012 DOGU BEACH, Republic of Korea (March 11, 2016) A landing craft, air cushion (LCAC) assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7 approaches the shoreline to offload personnel and equipment at Dogu Beach, Republic of Korea, as part of Ssang Yong 16, March 11, 2016. Ssang Yong is a biennial combined amphibious exercise conducted by U.S. forces with the Republic of Korea navy and marine corps, Australian army and Royal New Zealand Army forcesin order to strengthen interoperability and working relationships across a wide range of military operations. The Marines and sailors of the 31st MEU are in Korea as part of their spring deployment to the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Ismael Pena/Released)