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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 Cpl. Ryan Ulibarri
Exercise Active Shield 2022: MCAS Iwakuni Marines respond to simulated threat (B-Roll)
AFN Iwakuni
Nov. 16, 2022 | 1:06
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni’s Provost Marshal’s Office respond to a simulated suspicious package during Exercise Active Shield at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 16, 2022. Active Shield is an annual training exercise that is critical to the air station’s ability to maintain mission readiness and enhance bilateral collaboration in order to sustain military operations in support of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Ryan Ulibarri)
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