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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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CLB 24 Hones Medical Readiness in Nordic Environments
U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa
April 22, 2026 | 3:07
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, attend a casualty evacuation class during exercise Aurora 26 as part of Sword 26 in Værnes, Norway, April 22, 2026. CLB-24 practices casualty evacuation skills to ensure the highest level of medical readiness while forward deployed. U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd MLG are participating in Aurora as part of the larger Sword 26 series of linked multinational exercises. This participation directly supports NATO's Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative concept, validates defense plans, builds a unified lethal force, and strengthens deterrence. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Brady Hathaway)
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