A combined assault force of U.S. and Republic of Korea (ROK) special operations personnel conduct a direct action raid on a time sensitive target during a multiday training event associated with exercise Freedom Shield 25 at Paengnyong-Do (Baengyeong-Do), ROK, March 19, 2025. The training event served as a capstone to two-weeks of various training that maintained the combined readiness and lethality of U.S. and ROK special operators. The routine training enables a peaceful and stable Indo-Pacific region through a strong deterrent force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Christopher Mesnard)