U.S. Army Gen. Xavier T. Brunson, commander of United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and United States Forces Korea, applauds during the opening remarks of the Seoul Defense Dialogue in Seoul, South Korea, Sept. 8, 2026. In its 15th iteration under the theme of "Toward a New Coexistence in the Age of Turbulence", the SDD aims to bring together the experiences and insights of each country, and address common challenges. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Daniela Lechuga Liggio)