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    U.S. Marines and Republic of Korea forces strengthen partnership through physical training during Freedom Shield 26 [Image 9 of 12]

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    U.S. Marines and Republic of Korea forces strengthen partnership through physical training during Freedom Shield 26

    SOUTH KOREA

    03.17.2026

    Photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton 

    III MEF Information Group     

    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, and Republic of Korea service members contest possession of the ball during a soccer match on Yeonpyeong Island, Republic of Korea, March 18, 2026. The activity enhanced unit cohesion and strengthened partnerships between allied forces during exercise Freedom Shield 26. Freedom Shield 26 is a combined, joint, all-domain exercise designed to enhance 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)

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    Date Taken: 03.17.2026
    Date Posted: 03.27.2026 01:18
    Photo ID: 9584624
    VIRIN: 260318-M-JI447-1197
    Resolution: 8192x5464
    Size: 10.5 MB
    Location: KR

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