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    Mongolian Armed Forces share culture during KQ14

    FIVE HILLS TRAINING AREA, MONGOLIA

    06.27.2014

    Photo by Cpl. Alyssa N. Gunton 

    III Marine Expeditionary Force   

    Mongolian children ride their horses before completing a 22-km race during a mini-Naadam festival June 27 at Five Hills Training Area, Tov province, Mongolia, during Exercise Khaan Quest 2014. Naadam is a traditional Mongolian festival held from July 11-13 each summer. It consists of Mongolian wrestling, horse racing and archery. As a show of hospitality to guests, Mongolians often host a mini version of this festival. KQ14 is a regularly scheduled, multinational exercise hosted annually by Mongolian Armed Forces and co-sponsored this year by U.S. Army, Pacific and U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific. KQ14 is the latest in a continuing series of exercises designed to promote regional peace and security. This year marks the 12th iteration of this training event. In addition to Mongolia, military personnel from Australia, Bangladesh, Belarus, Canada, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Japan, Nepal, Poland, Pakistan, Republic of Korea, Russia, Singapore, Thailand, Turkey, Tajikistan, the United Kingdom and the United States are participating or observing.

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    Date Taken: 06.27.2014
    Date Posted: 07.01.2014 01:51
    Photo ID: 1428286
    VIRIN: 140627-M-UY849-097
    Resolution: 5760x3372
    Size: 1.81 MB
    Location: FIVE HILLS TRAINING AREA, MN

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