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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 Sgt. 1st Class Jeff VanWey
2-5 Cav, Bulgarian 3-61 Mech Inf prepare for LFX B-Roll 1
U.S. Army Europe and Africa
May 27, 2021 | 2:51
NOVO SELVO TRAING RANGE, Bulgaria - U.S. Army Soldiers from Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, and Bulgarian soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 61st Mechanized Infantry Brigade, conduct rehearsals for an upcoming live fire exercise at Novo Selo Training Range, Bulgaria, May 27, 2021, in support of Saber Guardian 21. Saber Guardian 21 is a linked exercise of DEFENDER-Europe 21. DEFENDER-Europe 21 is a large-scale U.S. Army-led exercise designed to build readiness and interoperability between the U.S., NATO allies and partner militaries. This year, more than 28,000 multinational forces from 26 nations will conduct nearly simultaneous operations across more than 30 training areas in more than a dozen countries from the Baltics to the strategically important Balkans and Black Sea Region. Follow the latest news and information about DEFENDER-Europe 21, visit www.EuropeAfrica.army.mil/DefenderEurope.
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