Freedom Shield 23 HALO Jump Training

Republic of Korea Soldiers listen to a pre-brief before boarding an MC-130J Commando II to conduct High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) jump training in support of Freedom Shield 23 at Kunsan Air Base, ROK, Mar. 15, 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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Freedom Shield 23 HALO Jump Training

U.S. Army and Republic of Korea Soldiers begin boarding an MC-130J Commando II to conduct High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) jump training in support of Freedom Shield 23 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Mar. 15, 2023. U.S. and ROK forces conduct the HALO parachute training together to build key aerial skills and further improve bilateral teamwork. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)

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Freedom Shield 23 HALO Jump Training

U.S. Army and Republic of Korea Soldiers prepare to jump from a MC-130J Commando II during High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) jump training in support of Freedom Shield 23 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Mar. 15, 2023. HALO jumps allow military personnel and equipment to reach the ground faster and minimizes the time for enemy combatants to spot parachutes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)

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Freedom Shield 23 HALO Jump Training

A Republic of Korea Soldier prepares to jump from a MC-130J Commando II during High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) jump training in support of Freedom Shield 23 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Mar. 15, 2023. HALO jumps allow Commando II’s to deliver military personnel and equipment at high altitudes to ground locations while still airborne. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)

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Freedom Shield 23 HALO Jump Training

U.S Army and Republic of Korea Soldiers begin boarding an MC-130J Commando II to conduct High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) jump training in support of Freedom Shield 23 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Mar. 15, 2023. The 1st Special Operations Squadron utilizes the Commando II’s wide range of capabilities to rapidly move and deploy U.S. and ROK forces anywhere, anytime. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)

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Freedom Shield 23 HALO Jump Training

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

DAEGU AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --

U.S. Army and Republic of Korea Soldiers conducted High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) jump training in support of Freedom Shield 23 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Mar. 15, 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)