ROK and U.S. Soldiers conducted combined air assault drills in Paju, South Korea, yesterday, as part of the Freedom Shield 25 exercise. The training enhances operational capabilities between the two forces, strengthening readiness.
Capt. David White, 2nd Infantry Division/ROK-U.S. Combined DivisionA U.S. Army Soldier assigned to 1-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team pulls security during a Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, Feb. 21, 2025. 1-2 SBCT conducted a company level CALFEX at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex in order to validate companies and enhance the combat readiness of the unit by integrating and synchronizing the capabilities of infantry, armor, artillery and aviation assets in a live-fire environment.
Staff Sgt. Xavier Legarreta, Eighth ArmyU.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment, Korean Rotational Force, 2nd Infantry Division/Republic of Korea-United States Combined Division, fire the M249 squad automatic weapon (SAW) during a live-fire exercise at the Rodriguez Live Fire Complex in Pocheon, Republic of Korea, on Jan. 23, 2025.
Pfc. Michelle Lessard, Eighth ArmyU.S. Army Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 38th Field Artillery Regiment, 210th Field Artillery Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, ROK-US Combined Division, assists during the loading of multiple launch rocket system training pods during an Ammunition Combat Loading Exercise at Camp Casey, Republic of Korea, Nov. 20, 2024.
Sgt. Joseph Alvarado, Eighth ArmyU.S. and Republic of Korea senior enlisted leaders engage in a mud pit challenge, testing their physical endurance and teamwork during the Mangudai Challenge at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, Oct. 23, 2024. The combined effort reinforces the capability and lethality of the ROK-U.S. Alliance.
Sgt. Eric Kestner, Eighth ArmyU.S. Soldiers from the 65th Medical Brigade partnered with the Republic of Korea Army’s 1st Army during a Tactical Combat Casualty Care exercise in Paju, South Korea. This week-long training emphasized cross-training in emergency medicine to improve cooperation in large-scale combat operations, covering care under fire, tactical field care, and tactical evacuation care.
Sgt. Joseph Alvarado, Pfc. Dariel Cortes De Jesus, Eighth ArmyOn Sept 10 2024, U.S. Army Soldiers from 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment post security during the International Combat Training Competition (K-ICTC) at Korea Combat Training Center, Inje-gun, South Korea. K-ICTC is an international friendly combat exercising involving the Republic of Korea, United States, Cambodia, Australia, Uzbekistan, and the Philippines.
Cpl. Joseph Alvarado, Eighth Army
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