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Mar 23, 2026
POHANG - U.S. Marines with 12th Littoral Combat Team, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, and Republic of Korea Marines with 1st ROK Marine Division pose for a photo during exercise Freedom Shield 26 and the Korean Marine Exchange Program in Pohang, Republic of Korea, March 16, 2026. The exercise prepares participants to respond to a range of emerging threats, including cyber warfare, missile defense, and asymmetric tactics, ensuring a comprehensive approach to national defense. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Daniel Wetzel)


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