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Philippine army Col. Francel Margareth A. Padilla, commander of the Army’s 7th Signal Battalion, speaks to senior enlisted leaders from the Philippines, United States, Canada, New Zealand, France, the U.S. Space Force, the Japan Self-Defense Forces and Australia during the Balikatan Senior Enlisted Symposium as part of Exercise Balikatan 2026 at Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City, Philippines, April 25, 2026. The Symposium, held April 25–27, offers senior enlisted members from partner nations a platform to share insights, strengthen leadership skills, exchange experiences and build relationships essential for effective collaboration in addressing future challenges. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military that represents the strength of our alliance, improves our capable combined force, and demonstrates our commitment to regional peace and prosperity. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Sar Paw)
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Balikatan 2026: Long-range maritime air assault training

ITBAYAT, Philippines (April 25, 2026) — U.S. Army Pvt. Dylan Maynard, assigned to 2nd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 3rd Mobile Brigade, 25th Infantry Division holds security at an established observation post during Exercise Balikatan 2026, near Itbayat Airport, Itbayat, Philippines, April 25, 2026. U.S. Soldiers, Philippine Army soldiers assigned to 54th Infantry “Magilas” Battalion, 5th Infantry Division, and Australian Army soldiers assigned to 5th/7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment conducted a long-range maritime air assault, secured an airfield, and maintained defensive security to protect incoming air assets. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military that represents the strength of our alliance, improves our capable combined force, and demonstrates our commitment to regional peace and prosperity. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Elijah Magaña)
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U.S. Navy Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) fires a Mark 38 25mm machine gun system at a remotely-operated target controlled by Royal Canadian Navy Halifax-class frigate HMCS Charlottetown (FFH 339) during a gunnery exercise as part of Exercise Balikatan 2026 in the South China Sea, April 25, 2026. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military that represents the strength of our alliance, improves our capable combined force, and demonstrates our commitment to regional peace and prosperity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John B. Hetherington)
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Senior enlisted leaders from the Armed Forces of the Philippines, United States, Canada, New Zealand, France, the U.S. Space Force, the Japan Self-Defense Forces and Australia pose for a group photo during the Balikatan Senior Enlisted Symposium as part of Exercise Balikatan 2026 at Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City, Philippines, April 25, 2026. The Symposium, held April 25–27, offers senior enlisted members from partner nations a platform to share insights, strengthen leadership skills, exchange experiences and build relationships essential for effective collaboration in addressing future challenges. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military that represents the strength of our alliance, improves our capable combined force, and demonstrates our commitment to regional peace and prosperity. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Sar Paw)
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Balikatan 2026: Task Force Ashland participates in group sail exercise during Exercise Balikatan 2026

SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 24, 2026) — U.S. Coast Guard Legend-class cutter USC Midgett (WMSL 757), right, Philippine Coast Guard Teresa Magbanua-class patrol vessel BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV 9701), left, and Royal Australian Navy Anzac-class frigate HMAS Toowoomba (FFH 156) steam in formation during the group sail exercise for Exercise Balikatan 2026 in the South China Sea, April 24, 2026. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military that represents the strength of our alliance, improves our capable combined force, and demonstrates our commitment to regional peace and prosperity. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Manuel
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Balikatan 2026: U.S. Army Provides Helicopter Transport for U.S. Marines and Australian Army Partners

PHILIPPINES (Apri 24, 2026) — U.S. Marines, assigned to the 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, stage gear prior to boarding a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter, assigned to Task Force Saber, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, as part of Exercise Balikatan 2026 at Cagayan North International Airport, Lal-Lo, Philippines,April 25, 2026. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military that represents the strength of our alliance, improves our capable combined force, and demonstrates our commitment to regional peace and prosperity. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Peter Bannister)
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Senior Advisor to the Secretary of War for Strategy visits PACAF Airmen

Mr. Eric Geressy, senior advisor to the Secretary of War, stands in the Courtyard of Heroes with U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Laura Lenderman, Pacific Air Forces Deputy Commander, and Chief Master Sgt Shawn Andrews, Pacific Air Forces Senior Enlisted Leader to the Chief of Staff, during his visit to PACAF Headquarters on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, April 24, 2026. Mr. Geressy’s visit reinforces the Department of War’s commitment to building enduring advantages and that every Airman is empowered and embodies the courage, discipline, and relentless will to win to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Makenna Patterson)
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Senior Advisor to the Secretary of War for Strategy visits PACAF Airmen

U.S. Air Force Capt. Renee Hawn, A6 cyber space operations and warfighter communications executive officer, left, briefs Mr. Eric Geressy, senior advisor to the Secretary of War, on Pacific Air Forces’s warfighting communications capabilities, during an installation visit at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, April 24, 2026. Such advanced mobile communications equipment highlights just one of the command’s capabilities in maintaining secure, resilient command and control in contested environments across half the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)
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Senior Advisor to the Secretary of War for Strategy visits PACAF Airmen

Mr. Eric Geressy, senior advisor to the Secretary of War, stands with U.S. Air Force Airmen after coining them for excellence during an installation visit at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, April 24, 2026. Geressy’s visit reinforced the Department of War’s commitment to service members and allowed the Secretary of War’s senior advisor to experience firsthand some of the capabilities PACAF Airmen employ to execute their mission across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)
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249th Supports Saipan Disaster Recover Efforts

Soldiers with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 249th Engineer Battalion conduct power assessments at critical facilities in Saipan. The Soldiers are a part of the USACE Temporary Emergency Power Planning and Response team, which is working with local officials and FEMA to provide temporary emergency power to critical facilities in the aftermath of Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
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249th Supports Saipan Disaster Recover Efforts

Soldiers with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 249th Engineer Battalion conduct power assessments at critical facilities in Saipan. The Soldiers are a part of the USACE Temporary Emergency Power Planning and Response team, which is working with local officials and FEMA to provide temporary emergency power to critical facilities in the aftermath of Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
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249th Supports Saipan Disaster Recover Efforts

Soldiers with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 249th Engineer Battalion conduct power assessments at critical facilities in Saipan. The Soldiers are a part of the USACE Temporary Emergency Power Planning and Response team, which is working with local officials and FEMA to provide temporary emergency power to critical facilities in the aftermath of Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
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A U.S. Soldier assigned to 2nd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 3rd Mobile Brigade, 25th Infantry Division holds a security position on the airfield perimeter during Exercise Balikatan 2026 at Itbayat Airport, Itbayat, Philippines, April 24, 2026. U.S. Soldiers, Philippine Army soldiers assigned to 54th Infantry “Magilas” Battalion, 5th Infantry Division, and Australian Army soldiers assigned to 5th/7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, conducted a long-range maritime air assault, secured an airfield, and maintained defensive security to protect incoming air assets. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military that represents the strength of our alliance, improves our capable combined force, and demonstrates our commitment to regional peace and prosperity. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Elijah Magaña)
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Australian Army soldiers assigned to 5th/7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment hold security positions during Exercise Balikatan 2026 at Itbayat Airport, Itbayat, Philippines, April 23, 2026. U.S. Soldiers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 3rd Mobile Brigade, 25th Infantry Division alongside Philippine Army soldiers assigned to 54th Infantry “Magilas” Battalion, 5th Infantry Division, and Australian Army soldiers conducted a long-range maritime air assault, secured an airfield, and maintained defensive security to protect incoming air assets. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military that represents the strength of our alliance, improves our capable combined force, and demonstrates our commitment to regional peace and prosperity. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Elijah Magaña)
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Balikatan 2026: Space Force strengthens U.S.-Philippine combined readiness

U.S. Space Force Brig. Gen. Brian Denaro, left, U.S. Space Forces - Indo-Pacific, and Lt. Col. Lee Schroeder, right, U.S. Space Forces - Japan director of operations, walk to a briefing during Exercise Balikatan 2026 at Camp Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo, Manila, Philippines, April 23, 2026. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military that represents the strength of our alliance, improves our capable combined force, and demonstrates our commitment to regional peace and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mary Murray)
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Balikatan 2026: Space Force strengthens U.S.-Philippine combined readiness

U.S. Space Force Brig. Gen. Brian Denaro, center, U.S. Space Forces - Indo-Pacific, is greeted by U.S. Army Maj. Stacy Kang, left, U.S. Army Pacific exercise chief, and U.S. Space Force Master Sgt. David Gutierrez, right, USSF Indo-Pacific space operations exercise planner, during Exercise Balikatan 2026 at Camp Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo, Manila, Philippines, April 23, 2026. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military that represents the strength of our alliance, improves our capable combined force, and demonstrates our commitment to regional peace and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mary Murray)
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Balikatan 2026: Task Force Saber projects combat power by conducting a long-range maritime air assault

PHILIPPINES (April 23, 2026) — U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters assigned to Task Force Saber, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade take off during a long-range maritime air assault operation as part of Exercise Balikatan 2026 at Cagayan North International Airport, La-lo, Philippines, April 23, 2026. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military that represents the strength of our alliance, improves our capable combined force, and demonstrates our commitment to regional peace and prosperity. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Olivia Cowart)
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Blue Ridge Returns to Yokosuka After Spring Patrol

U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Executive Officer Cmdr. Daniel Woods watches for other vessels on the bridge wing of Blue Ridge as the ship returns to Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan following a patrol in the Indo-Pacific region, April 23, 2026. Blue Ridge and embarked U.S. 7th Fleet staff conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance future warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Damian Cook)
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Blue Ridge Returns to Yokosuka After Spring Patrol

Sailors stand watch on the bridge wing aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) as the ship returns to Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan following a patrol in the Indo-Pacific region, April 23, 2026. Blue Ridge and embarked U.S. 7th Fleet staff conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance future warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Damian Cook)
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Blue Ridge Returns to Yokosuka After Spring Patrol

Master-at-Arms 1st Class Nico Villanueva watches for other vessels on the bridge wing aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) as the ship returns to Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan following a patrol in the Indo-Pacific region, April 23, 2026. Blue Ridge and embarked U.S. 7th Fleet staff conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance future warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Damian Cook)
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