| Deploying nation |  United States |
|---|---|
| Host nation or area |  South Korea |
| Region | East Asia |
| Military branch | 🏳️ Joint or multiple branches |
| Record type | Military exercise |
| Operation or mission | Freedom Flag 26-2 |
| Unit or formation | Not publicly confirmed |
| Personnel | Not disclosed |
| Equipment | Not stated |
| Status | Confirmed active |
| Start or report date | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Withdrawal or end date | — |
| Last verified | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Confidence | High: official or multiple independent sources |
Background
Dates: Under way from Oct. 23, 2026 (biannual, about two weeks). Where: Kunsan Air Base and airspace over South Korea. Participants as stated: U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps and Republic of Korea Air Force aircraft (numbers not stated). Lead: U.S. Pacific Command / Pacific Air Forces (Seventh Air Force).
Deployment timeline
- Record added from The Boston Report Military Deployments Tracker. Source report dated 2026-10-23.
Sources
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