SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 28, 2007) - Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1627 carries Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines to the well deck of amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) through heavy seas during Exercise Foal Eagle 2007. Foal Eagle is a scheduled combined/joint exercise conducted annually involving forces from both the United States and the Republic of Korea. The exercise demonstrates a commitment to the ROK-U.S. alliance and enhances combat readiness through combined and joint training. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua J. Wahl
