Retired colonel knocks Trump order to cut back on ‘critical’ joint exercises with South Korea
- Posted on August 17, 2026
- By The Hill
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A retired Air Force colonel has criticized President Trump's decision to reduce military exercises with South Korea, describing the move as a strategic misstep. The reduction in joint training operations raises concerns among defense experts about maintaining readiness and military coordination with a key ally in a region facing significant geopolitical tensions. Military analysts question whether scaling back these critical defense partnerships adequately addresses national security interests.
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