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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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2nd Combat Aviation Brigade Participates in Exercise Talon Reach During Freedom Shield 26
8th Army
March 10, 2026 | 1:36
B-roll of Elements of the 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division/ROK-U.S. Combined Division conduct flight and refueling operations during exercise Talon Reach, part of Freedom Shield 26 on Gimhae Air Base, South Korea, March 11, 2026. The exercise strengthens combined readiness, enhances operational command and control, and ensures both nations remain prepared to respond to any threat on the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Joseph Liggio)
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