U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Alex Schermacher, a native of Ohio and a forward air controller/air officer with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, coordinates with Republic of Korea Marine Gunnery Sgt. JinYoung Kim, a transmission chief, while participating in a site survey for simulated close air support training during Freedom Shield 26 on Yeonpyeong Island, Republic of Korea, March 5, 2026. Freedom Shield 26 is a combined, joint, all-domain exercise designed to strengthen the defensive capabilities and interoperability of the ROK-U.S. Alliance, reinforcing the alliance’s role in regional peace and security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)
| Date Taken: | 03.04.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 03.26.2026 21:20 |
| Photo ID: | 9584534 |
| VIRIN: | 260305-M-JI447-1015 |
| Resolution: | 8192x5464 |
| Size: | 7.13 MB |
| Location: | KR |
| Web Views: | 5 |
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