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South Korea and U.S. Launch Two-Week Freedom Flag Air Drills

The allies have begun a two-week exercise at Kunsan Air Base focused on counter-air operations, air interdiction and preparations for South Korea to lead combined wartime missions.

26 Oct 2026|3 MIN READ

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