KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- U.S. Marines assigned to 12th Marines, 3d Marine Division, set up ground equipment to assist a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) training mission in support of Freedom Shield 23 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Mar. 18, 2023. The joint capabilities of the 12th Marines and 1st Special Operations Squadron showcase a swift defensive option for potential mission sets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)