More than 1,200 service members from 22 nations gathered at the parade field of Five Hills Training Area as the closing ceremony and festivities marked the successful end to Exercise Khaan Quest 2015, June 30, 2015.
Distinguished visitors await the arrival of the Mongolian president, Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj, during the Khaan Quest 2015 closing ceremony held in Tavantolgoi, Mongolia, July 1, 2015.
Maj. Gen. Greg Charles Bilton, the deputy commanding general of operations for U.S. Army Pacific, delivers remarks during the Khaan Quest 2015 closing ceremony held in Tavantolgoi, Mongolia, July 1, 2015.
A Mongolian Armed Forces soldier stands at attention during the Khaan Quest 2015 closing ceremony held in Tavantolgoi, Mongolia, July 1, 2015.
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Hector Velez, U.S. forces exercise director, presents a gift to Capt. Pancho Gonzales, U.S. Army Alaska’s 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, exercise platoon leader, during the Khaan Quest 2015 closing ceremony held in Tavantolgoi, Mongolia, July 1, 2015.
Mongolian Armed Forces Exercise Director Lt. Col. B. Erdenebat presents a gift to 1st Lt. Thomas Howard with the Alaska Army National Guard’s 297th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade, during the Khaan Quest 2015 closing ceremony held in Tavantolgoi, Mongolia, July 1, 2015.
Alaska Army National Guardsmen with the 297th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade march during the Khaan Quest 2015 closing ceremony held in Tavantolgoi, Mongolia, July 1, 2015.
