U.S. Army Soldiers receive the Master Combat Badge during the 65th Medical Brigade, Eighth Army, Expert Field Medical Badge (EFMB) qualifications opening ceremony on Fri April 11th, at Camp Casey, Republic of Korea. The purpose of the EFMB qualifications is to create experts at all levels, increasing the readiness and survivability of teams, squads, and platoons throughout all medical Military Occupational Specialties (MOS).
U.S. Army Pvt. David Hinojosa, assigned to the 65th Medical Brigade, executes the 50-meter water can carry alongside his grader during the Physical Fitness Assessment for the Expert Field Medical Badge at the E3B event on April 21, 2025, at Camp Casey, Republic of Korea. E3B challenges soldiers' physical and mental toughness through high-intensity tasks designed to sharpen readiness, efficiency, and proficiency across the force. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Christopher Antwine)
YEONCHEON-GUN, Republic of Korea – A river stands between them and mission success. U.S. and Republic of Korea Army Soldiers, side by side, race against time to construct a bridge under simulated combat conditions for the Command Forces Command’s Freedom Shield 25 exercise.
Freedom Shield 25 is a large-scale, multi-domain exercise designed to enhance readiness across ground, air, naval, space, and cyberspace operations. The operations also strengthen the ROK-U.S. alliance, ensuring both forces remain prepared to confront challenges together and deter adversaries in a rapidly evolving security environment.
Soldiers from the 814th Multi-Role Bridge Company, 11th Engineer Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade, 2nd...
