VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-16
“the role of the alliance as the linchpin for regional peace and security”
U.S. military · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-16
The U.S. military has described the purpose of the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises.
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