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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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Pacific News Break: August 26, 2025
Media Bureau Korea (AFN Pacific)
Aug. 25, 2025 | 2:00
On this Pacific News: In Korea, ROK and United States forces commence Ulchi Freedom Shield 25 . Also in the Republic of Korea, the UNC hosted Ambassadors from UNC member states, to participate in the annual UFS Exercise, highlighting its scale, scope and complexity. In Camp Bonifas, service members, families, ambassadors, and veterans from various countries commemorated the 49th annual Barrett-Bonifas Memorial Ceremony. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Daniela Lechuga)
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