Gen. Xavier T. Brunson, commander of United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and U.S. Forces Korea, speaks with Republic of Korea (ROK) Marines assigned to the 1st Marine Division’s 3rd Brigade during exercise Khaan Quest 2026, June 30, 2026. Brunson visited the premier multinational peacekeeping exercise to emphasize alliance interoperability, multinational cooperation, and to highlight the critical role partners play in maintaining regional stability across the Pacific.