151221-N-WT427-005 BUSAN, Republic of Korea, (Dec. 21, 2015) Rear Adm. Bill Byrne, the commander of U.S. Naval Forces Korea, and Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy Rear Adm. Park, Ki-kyung, the commander of ROK Component Flotilla 5, sign a Mine Warfare Memorandum of Understanding. The memorandum is designed to strengthen the U.S. and ROK alliance and the combined partnership between the two maritime forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jermaine M. Ralliford/Released)