Staff Sgt. O Hhaegong, a mortarman in the Republic of Korea Marine Corps, plays in the water with a resident of the Mercy Center, an emergency center for small children who are at risk of abuse, during a joint military community relations project, Jan. 30. This is the first time the Republic of Korea will be participating in the Exercise Cobra Gold. Hhaegong said he was happy to play with the kids during the day. The Mercy Center, managed by Fred and Dianne Doell, was established in Pattaya City in 2000. (Photo by: U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jovane M. Holland)
