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An 8th Security Forces Squadron defender sits in a humvee at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 17, 2025. This exercise allowed U.S. and ROK forces to build trust, improve communication and develop the seamless coordination needed to respond effectively to real-world threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick)

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A defender from the 8th Security Forces Squadron drives a humvee towards opposition forces during a joint exercise at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 17, 2025. The purpose of the exercise was to practice joint integration in contingency environments, strengthen interoperability, practice tactics and techniques and hone counter unmanned aerial systems capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick)

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An 8th Security Forces Squadron defender mans the gun mount on a humvee during a joint exercise at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 17, 2025. This exercise allowed U.S. and ROK forces to build trust, improve communication and develop the seamless coordination needed to respond effectively to real-world threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick)

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Defenders from the 8th Security Forces Squadron practice deploying a counter unmanned aerial system during a joint exercise at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 17, 2025. This exercise allowed 8th SFS Airmen to refine counter UAS capabilities during a simulated contingency environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick)

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A group of 8th Security Forces Squadron defenders sit in a convoy during a joint exercise at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 17, 2025. During the exercise, the 8th SFS integrated with the ROK army’s 106th Brigade and the ROK air force’s 38th Military Police Squadron to strengthen their joint ability to defend Kunsan Air Base, the city of Gunsan and the vital infrastructure and assets located there. This is the first time in two years that Kunsan has exercised with the ROK army and the first time the ROK army has activated its reserve units to provide support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick)

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Airmen from the Republic of Korea air force act as opposition forces during a joint exercise at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 17, 2025. The purpose of the exercise was to practice joint integration in contingency environments, strengthen interoperability, practice tactics and techniques and hone counter unmanned aerial systems capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick)

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Stronger together: U.S., ROK forces unite during a joint exercise

Published Nov. 20, 2025
By Senior Airman Karissa Dick
8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- An 8th Security Forces Squadron defender sits in a humvee at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 17, 2025. This exercise allowed U.S. and ROK forces to build trust, improve communication and develop the seamless coordination needed to respond effectively to real-world threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick)

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