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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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BRoll: MRF-D 24.3: VMM-268 (Rein.) Marines rehearse MV-22B Osprey DLQs aboard HMAS Adelaide
Marine Rotational Force - Darwin
June 4, 2024 | 3:37
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, land an MV-22B Osprey on the flight deck of HMAS Adelaide (LO1) as part of deck landing qualifications during a Wet and Dry Exercise Rehearsal, in the Arafura Sea, June 4, 2024. Marines and Sailors embarked on HMAS Adelaide (L01) alongside their Australian Allies to participate in WADER, transiting from Darwin to Townsville from June 2-20, 2024. During WADER, elements from the MRF-D Marine Air-Ground Task Force will conduct MV-22B Osprey deck landing qualifications, a live-fire deck shoot, medical subject matter expert exchanges, enhance amphibious fires, command and control, and initiate a ship-to-shore movement in order to set conditions for future operational tasking. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Gunnery Sgt. Kassie McDole)
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B-Roll: MRF-D 24.3 Marines, ADF conduct amphibious ship-to-shore operations from HMAS Adelaide
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B-Roll: MRF-D 24.3 Marines, ADF conduct amphibious ship-to-shore operations from HMAS Adelaide
B-Roll: MRF-D 24.3: U.S. Navy, ADF medical personnel train for en route care in Australian Army Chinook
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B-Roll: MRF-D 24.3: U.S. Navy, ADF medical personnel train for en route care in Australian Army Chinook
BRoll: MRF-D 24.3 MV-22B Ospreys transport Marines from RAAF Townsville for WADER
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BRoll: MRF-D 24.3 MV-22B Ospreys transport Marines from RAAF Townsville for WADER
BRoll: MRF-D 24.3 Marines tour HMAS Adelaide
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BRoll: MRF-D 24.3 Marines tour HMAS Adelaide
BRoll: MRF-D 24.3: CLB-5 (Rein.) Marines move vehicles aboard HMAS Adelaide
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BRoll: MRF-D 24.3: CLB-5 (Rein.) Marines move vehicles aboard HMAS Adelaide
BRoll: MRF-D 24.3: Weapons Co., 2nd Bn., 5th Marines (Rein.) fires M4 carbines aboard HMAS Adelaide
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BRoll: MRF-D 24.3: Weapons Co., 2nd Bn., 5th Marines (Rein.) fires M4 carbines aboard HMAS Adelaide
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BRoll: MRF-D 24.3: VMM-268 (Rein.) Marines rehearse MV-22B Osprey DLQs aboard HMAS Adelaide
BRoll: MRF-D 24.3: VMM-268 (Rein.) Marines rehearse MV-22B Osprey DLQs aboard HMAS Adelaide
BRoll: MRF-D 24.3 U.S. Marines, Sailors embark on Australian HMAS Adelaide for Wet and Dry Exercise Rehearsal
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BRoll: MRF-D 24.3 U.S. Marines, Sailors embark on Australian HMAS Adelaide for Wet and Dry Exercise Rehearsal
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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)

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