During the most recent exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield 24—conducted between the Republic of Korea and United States governments from Aug. 19-29, 2024, across the Korean Peninsula in addition to remote stations off the peninsula—a small element from the Colorado Army National Guard played a pivotal...

A Soldier gently pulls a drawer open with a hook. The Soldier, fully adorned innuclear, biological and chemical protective gear, checks every item in the room,calling out "Marco," so Soldiers outside could respond with "Polo," ensuring theindividual inside is still safe and conscious. After the...