U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force conduct joint medical evacuation training during Freedom Shield in Republic of Korea

U.S. Air Force Airmen, assigned to the 8th Medical Group, prepare to board a U.S. Navy MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter during a medical evacuation training as part of exercise Freedom Shield 26 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 10, 2026. The exercise presents participants with realistic threat scenarios to strengthen shared understanding and combined defense capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cedrique Oldaker)