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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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35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade Combined Mobilization Exercise B-Roll
8th Army
Aug. 24, 2025 | 2:24
The 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade leaves in a convoy from Camp Humphreys to Pyeongtaek Naval Base, South Korea, August 24, 2025 as part of a combined mobilization exercise. The event is part of Ulchi Freedom Shield 25, an annual exercise designed to strengthen the combined defense posture and Republic of Korea-U.S. alliance response capabilities based on scenarios that reflect diverse threats within the security environment. The rigorous training will ensure the alliance is ready to defend the Republic of Korea and promote security in Northeast Asia. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Rylen Ciota)
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