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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. Grant Schirmer

B-Roll: 3rd LAR Marines repair ULTV during Steel Knight

1st Marine Division

Dec. 10, 2024 | 2:17

U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, repair an Ultra Light Tactical Vehicle during Steel Knight 24 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 10, 2024. Steel Knight is an annual exercise that takes place in multiple locations across the Southwest that allows I Marine Expeditionary Force to train as a full Marine Air-Ground Task Force and better integrate with joint and naval forces. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Grant Schirmer)

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Combat Logistics Battalion 7 Marines conduct Motorized Operations Training during SLTE 1-25

Combat Logistics Battalion 7 Marines conduct Motorized Operations Training during SLTE 1-25

Combat Logistics Battalion 7 Marines conduct Motorized Operations Training during SLTE 1-25

Combat Logistics Battalion 7 Marines conduct Motorized Operations Training during SLTE 1-25

B-Roll: 3rd LAR Marines repair ULTV during Steel Knight

B-Roll: 3rd LAR Marines repair ULTV during Steel Knight

Marines with 3rd LAR load tactical vehicles onto Air Force C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft

Marines with 3rd LAR load tactical vehicles onto Air Force C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft

Marines with 3rd LAR load tactical vehicles onto Air Force C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft

Marines with 3rd LAR load tactical vehicles onto Air Force C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft

Marines with 3rd LAR load tactical vehicles onto Air Force C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft

Marines with 3rd LAR load tactical vehicles onto Air Force C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft

B-Roll: Steel Knight 23.2: 3rd Bn., 4th Marines tests experimental equipment

B-Roll: Steel Knight 23.2: 3rd Bn., 4th Marines tests experimental equipment

B-Roll: Steel Knight 23.2: 5th Marines unloads Ultra Light Tactical Vehicle from MV-22B Osprey

B-Roll: Steel Knight 23.2: 5th Marines unloads Ultra Light Tactical Vehicle from MV-22B Osprey

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Republic of Korea Marines clear rooms during military operations in urban terrain training during the Korean Marine Exchange Program 25.2 in Pocheon, South Korea, July 22, 2025. KMEP is conducted regularly between the ROK and U.S. Marine Corps to increase their combined capabilities through realistic training geared towards deterring threats and maintaining peace in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

ROK and U.S. Marines Train Together During Ulchi Freedom Shield 25

Republic of Korea Marines clear rooms during military operations in urban terrain training during the Korean Marine Exchange Program 25.2 in Pocheon, South Korea, July 22, 2025. KMEP is conducted regularly between the ROK and U.S. Marine Corps to...

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marines, forward deployed with 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program, demonstrate how to clear a stairway during military operations in urban terrain training during the Korean Marine Exchange Program 25.2 in Pocheon, South Korea, July 22, 2025. KMEP is conducted regularly between the ROK and U.S. Marine Corps to increase their combined capabilities through realistic training geared towards deterring threats and maintaining peace in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

ROK and U.S. Marines Train Together During Ulchi Freedom Shield 25

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marines, forward deployed with 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program, demonstrate how to clear a stairway during military operations in urban terrain training during the...

A Republic of Korea Marine clears a room during military operations in urban terrain training during the Korean Marine Exchange Program 25.2 in Pocheon, South Korea, July 22, 2025. KMEP is conducted regularly between the ROK and U.S. Marine Corps to increase their combined capabilities through realistic training geared towards deterring threats and maintaining peace in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

ROK and U.S. Marines Train Together During Ulchi Freedom Shield 25

A Republic of Korea Marine clears a room during military operations in urban terrain training during the Korean Marine Exchange Program 25.2 in Pocheon, South Korea, July 22, 2025. KMEP is conducted regularly between the ROK and U.S. Marine Corps to...

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Matthew Roderick, a squad leader with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marines, forward deployed with 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program, demonstrates to Republic of Korea Marines entry techniques during military operations in urban terrain training during the Korean Marine Exchange Program 25.2 in Pocheon, South Korea, July 22, 2025. KMEP is conducted regularly between the ROK and U.S. Marine Corps to increase their combined capabilities through realistic training geared towards deterring threats and maintaining peace in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

ROK and U.S. Marines Train Together During Ulchi Freedom Shield 25

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Matthew Roderick, a squad leader with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marines, forward deployed with 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program, demonstrates to Republic of Korea Marines entry...

Press Conference

Ulchi Freedom Shield 25 Press Conference

U.S. Army Col. Ryan Donald, United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and U.S. Forces Korea, public affairs director and Republic of Korea (ROK) Joint Chiefs of Staff Spokesperson held a press conference in Seoul, South Korea to announce...

Press Conference

Ulchi Freedom Shield 25 Press Conference

U.S. Army Col. Ryan Donald, United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and U.S. Forces Korea, public affairs director and Republic of Korea (ROK) Joint Chiefs of Staff Spokesperson held a press conference in Seoul, South Korea to announce...

Press Conference

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The Republic of Korea (ROK) and the United States will conduct Ulchi Freedom Shield 25 from Aug. 18-28, 2025. This annual exercise aims to enhance the combined, joint, all-domain, and interagency operating environment, thereby strengthening the...

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ROK and U.S. Marines train together during Ulchi...

United States Marines from III Marine Expeditionary Force, 3d Marine Division, and other subordinate units are...

COL Ryan Donald’s Joint US-ROK Press Conference ...

The Republic of Korea and the United States will conduct Exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield 25 from August 18 to 28...

The Republic of Korea and United States kick off...

This annual exercise aims to enhance the combined, joint, all-domain, and interagency operating environment,...