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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

U.S. and South Korean marines carrying paint supplies stand on the stairwell, roof or in front of a deteriorating white building.

Freedom Shield

U.S. and South Korean marines paint a building during a volunteer event with community members as part of Freedom Shield in Pohang, South Korea, March 9, 2024. The exercise is designed to bolster the U.S.-South Korean alliance, enhance the combined defense posture and further strengthen security and stability on the Korean peninsula.

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