353rd Special Operations Wing Prepares for Freedom Shield 23

U.S. Airman assigned to the 1st Special Operations Squadron guides cargo onto an aircraft in preparation of Freedom Shield 23 at Daegu Air Base, Republic of Korea, Mar. 13, 2023. The aerial operations training allowed the ROK and U.S. to build on air tactics and procedures in a simulated contingency environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)

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353rd Special Operations Wing Prepares for Freedom Shield 23

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 1st Special Operations Squadron uses a forklift to load cargo onto an aircraft in preparation of Freedom Shield 23 (FS23) at Daegu Air Base, Republic of Korea, Mar. 13, 2023. The purpose of FS23 is to further enhance ROK-U.S. forces’ cooperation and improve upon tactics, techniques and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)

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353rd Special Operations Wing Prepares for Freedom Shield 23

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 1st Special Operations Squadron wait for cargo to load onto an MC-130J Commando II in preparation for Freedom Shield 23 at Daegu Air Base, Republic of Korea, Mar. 13, 2023. Freedom Shield is a bilateral training event designed to test ROK-U.S. alliance capabilities over an 11-day period. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)

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353rd Special Operations Wing Prepares for Freedom Shield 23

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron inspect the propellers of an MC-130J Commando II in support of Freedom Shield 23 at Daegu Air Base, Republic of Korea, Mar. 13, 2023. The Commando II is utilized for low-level refueling and resupply of special operation forces by airdrop. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)

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353rd Special Operations Wing Prepares for Freedom Shield 23

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron inspects the engine air-intake of an MC-130J Commando II in preparation of Freedom Shield 23 at Daegu Air Base, Republic of Korea, Mar. 13, 2023. The Commando II propellers can provide thrust of up to 4,591 horsepower, giving the aircraft a maximum take-off weight of 164,000 pounds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)

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353rd Special Operations Wing Prepares for Freedom Shield 23

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform a post-flight inspection on an MC-130J Commando II in preparation of Freedom Shield 23 at Daegu Air Base, Republic of Korea, Mar. 13, 2023. Freedom Shield 23 highlighted the ROK-U.S. alliance and its commitment to support and defend the ROK sovereignty from any threat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)

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353rd Special Operations Wing Prepares for Freedom Shield 23

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron inspects the engine air intake of an MC-130J Commando II in preparation of Freedom Shield 23 at Daegu Air Base, Republic of Korea, Mar. 13, 2023. The Commando II propellers can provide thrust of up to 4,591 horsepower, giving the aircraft a maximum take-off weight of 164,000 pounds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)

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353rd Special Operations Wing Prepares for Freedom Shield 23

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform a post-flight inspection on an MC-130J Commando II in preparation of Freedom Shield 23 at Daegu Air Base, Republic of Korea, Mar. 13, 2023. The 1st Special Operations Squadron operated the Commando II for low-level refueling and resupply of special operation forces by airdrop. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)

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353rd Special Operations Wing Prepares for Freedom Shield 23

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 1st Special Operations Squadron secure cargo on an MC-130J Commando II in preparation of Freedom Shield 23 (FS23) at Daegu Air Base, Republic of Korea, Mar. 13, 2023. The 353rd Special Operations Wing participated in FS23 to test the capabilities of the Commando II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)

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353rd Special Operations Wing Prepares for Freedom Shield 23

Published April 5, 2023
By Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

DAEGU AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Wing prepare for Freedom Shield 23 at Daegu Air Base, Republic of Korea, Mar. 13, 2023. Freedom Shield is a bilateral training event designed to test ROK-U.S. alliance capabilities over an 11-day period. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)