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Exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield

raftsman Hyun Kim at US Army Garrison Humphreys in the Republic of Korea during Exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield 24. Story by Captain Peter Nugent. Photos by Lieutenant Commander Brendan Trembath.
Australian Army News Overseas 

Sweaty-palms moment for interpreter in Korea

06/11/202413/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1577 Views 0 Comments Exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield, Republic of Korea

There are many high-pressure roles in the ADF, but maybe none quite like interpreting a conversation between two senior officers

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Army Captain Blake Parbery holds his grandfather Gordon Wells' service medals, outside Headquarters 1st (Australian) Division, Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera, Queensland. Story and photo by Captain Peter Nugent.
Australian Army History News Overseas 

Exercise continues support of South Korea

28/08/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1995 Views 0 Comments 3rd Battalion RAR, Exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield, Gallipoli Barracks, Headquarters 1st (Australian) Division, Kapyong, Korean War

Members of Headquarters 1st (Australian) Division travelled to South Korea in August for Exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield for the next

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