Alaska Army National Guard Col. Peter Mondelli, 297th

Alaska Army National Guard Col. Peter Mondelli, 297th Regional Support Group commander and Khaan Quest 18 exercise director, greets members of the Mongolian Armed Forces June 15, 2018, during a Health Services Support Element outreach in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Khaan Quest 2018 is a regularly scheduled, multinational exercise co-sponsored by U.S. Pacific Command and hosted annually by the Mongolian Armed Forces. KQ18 is the latest in a continuing series of exercises designed to promote regional peace and security. This year’s exercise marks the 16th anniversary of this training event. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. David Bedard/Released)