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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 Spc. Steven Day
Cadet Troop Leader Training with 1/7 Cav Battalion
1st Cavalry Division
Aug. 11, 2025 | 0:24
Cadet Charlie Williams, a cadet in training through the Cadet Troop Leader Training (CTLT) program in ROTC, describes his experience shadowing leaders within 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division on Fort Hood, Texas, Aug. 11, 2025. CTLT allowed Williams to train in live exercises with troopers under his leadership, giving him an authentic leadership experience to bring back to ROTC, and to remember later in his military career. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Steven Day)
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