 U.S. Navy ships arrived in the Republic of Korea Saturday in preparation for this year's Foleagle exercise. Leading up to the exercise, ships crews worked with the South Korean Navy in community outreach activities and rehearsed upcoming training evolutions. Foleagle is an annual exercise based on realistic training scenarios in the field and on the water. The naval portion of the exercise takes place in international waters around South Korea and features a full spectrum of maritime operations. The training scenarios include live fire training, communication drills, dynamic ship maneuvers and logistical rehearsals with both navies. Since the U.S. Treaty with South Korea was signed in October 1953, the U.S. Navy has conducted exercises with South Korea to improve capabilities of both armed forces. From the Defense Media Activity, I'm Petty Officer Jen Blake.