U.S. service members and Republic of Korea Air Force personnel executed combined flying training exercise Freedom Flag 25-1 at Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea April 21-May 2. The was designed to enhance the combined readiness and interoperability of U.S. and ROK forces, strengthening the alliance and contributing to regional stability. It also includes U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy and U.S. Army participation.
The annual combined joint all-domain military exercise, Ulchi Freedom Shield 2025, concluded on Aug. 28, reinforcing the strength and readiness of the U.S.-Republic of Korea alliance in the face of evolving regional security threats.
Before thousands of U.S. and allied personnel could train for the Ulchi Freedom Shield 25 exercise, a small group of Airmen had to build a place for them to live.
The Base Operating Support-Integrator team arrived at Osan in late July and had less than two weeks to stand up Rush Park, a temporary accommodation site designed to house more than 500 augmentees for the exercise. The 37-person team, drawn from five career fields and 22 Air...
The United States Seventh Air Force and other U.S. forces will partner with the Republic of Korea to conduct Ulchi Freedom Shield 25 from Aug. 18-28, 2025.
