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Ulchi Freedom Shield

Ulchi Freedom Shield – a combined, joint, all-domain, and interagency operating environment. This annual exercise aims to build understanding between Combined Forces Command, United States Forces Korea, the United Nations Command, and ROK Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), ensuring their ability to fortify the combined defense posture and enhance Alliance response capabilities against a spectrum of security threats. It will feature live, virtual, constructive and field-based training, engaging personnel from the various military services.

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Video by Staff Sgt. Reginald Harvey
Ulchi Freedom Shield 2025 - 6th Ordnance Railhead
8th Army
Aug. 27, 2025 | 1:47
U.S. Army Soldiers and Republic of Korea Army Soldiers perform railhead prodecures in an exercise conducted by 6th Ordnance Battalion sted by 1st Signal Brigade at Jeonui-myeon, South Korea, Aug. 27, 2025. The training event is part of Ulchi Freedom Shield 25, an annual exercise designed to strengthen the combined defense posture and Republic of Korea-U.S. alliance response capabilities based on scenarios that reflect diverse threats within the security environment. The rigorous training will ensure the alliance is ready to defend the Republic of Korea and promote security and stability in Northeast Asia. (U.S. Army video by Staff Sgt. Reginald Harvey)
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