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UNITED STATES

08.24.2017

Courtesy Photo

Wisconsin National Guard Public Affairs Office       

Spc. Tianna Field, a member of the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 112th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment (MPAD), produces a video shoot during Ulchi Freedom Guardian Aug. 23. Ulchi Freedom Guardian (UFG) is computer-simulated defensive exercise designed to enhance readiness, protect the region and maintain stability on the Korean peninsula. Approximately 17,500 total U.S. service members participated in the exercise, with approximately 3,000 from off-peninsula. U.S. forces joined ROK military forces from major ROK units representing all services, as well as ROK government participants. In addition to the ROK and U.S. forces, UN Command forces from seven sending states, including Australia, Canada, Columbia, Denmark, New Zealand, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, participated in this UFG. In addition, Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission observers monitored the exercise to ensure compliance with the Armistice Agreement for the Restoration of the South Korean State (1953). Training exercises like UFG are carried out in the spirit of the Oct. 1, 1953, ROK-U.S. Mutual Defense Treaty and in accordance with the Armistice. These exercises also highlight the longstanding military partnership, commitment and enduring friendship between the two nations, help to ensure peace and security on the peninsula, and reaffirm U.S. commitment to the Alliance. 112th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment photo

• Date Taken: 08.24.2017
• Date Posted: 12.13.2017 15:38
• Photo ID: 4027018
• VIRIN: 170824-Z-ZZ999-386
• Resolution: 3456x5184
• Size: 6.55 MB
• Location: US