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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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Maj. Gen. Marcus Annibale relinquishes command of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing to Brig. Gen. Simon Doran
1st Marine Aircraft Wing
March 20, 2026 | 0:34
U.S. Marines from across the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing participate in a change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, March 20, 2026. The ceremony marked the transfer of command from Maj. Gen. Marcus Annibale to Brig. Gen. Simon Doran, who assumed duties as the commanding general of 1st MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Benjamin Catindig)
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