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PACAF commander visit highlights Kadena’s Indo-Pacific role

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, left, 18th Wing commander, briefs Gen. Kevin Schneider, Pacific Air Forces commander, during an HH-60W Jolly Green Il flight over Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 29, 2026. The engagement highlighted the wing's role in maintaining readiness across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)

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PACAF commander visit highlights Kadena’s Indo-Pacific role

U.S. Air Force Gen. Kevin Schneider, left, Pacific Air Forces commander, and Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, right, 18th Wing commander, engage with Airmen during an immersion tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 29, 2026. The visit provided insight into how Airmen across the wing integrate capabilities to sustain combat power in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez)

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PACAF commander visit highlights Kadena’s Indo-Pacific role

U.S. Air Force Gen. Kevin Schneider, Pacific Air Forces commander, engages with enlisted Airmen during a breakfast at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 29, 2026. The discussion provided an opportunity to hear directly from Airmen about their roles in sustaining day-to-day operations and mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)

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PACAF commander visit highlights Kadena’s Indo-Pacific role

U.S. Air Force Gen. Kevin Schneider, right, Pacific Air Forces commander, observes Senior Airman Jack Reynard, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal journeyman, explain controlled detonation procedures at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 29, 2026. The demonstration highlighted EOD capabilities supporting installation safety and mission effectiveness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)

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Balikatan 2026: U.S., Philippine special operators execute friendship jumps

LAOAG, LUZON, PHILIPPINES (April 29, 2026) — Philippine Air Force special operators conduct a military free-fall jump as part of Exercise Balikatan 2026 over the Philippines, April 29, 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 Staff Sgt. Alisha Grezlik)

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U.S. Army Pfc. Saul Aidaria, left, and Sgt. Jonathan Hillman, both signal support system specialist assigned to 25th Infantry Division Artillery, establishes signal connectivity during Exercise Balikatan 2026 at La Paz Sand Dunes, Laoag City, Philippines, May 1, 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. Duke Edwards)

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Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers with the Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment fire an anti-tank weapon system during a counter-landing live-fire exercise during Balikatan 2026 at La Paz Sand Dunes, Laoag City, Philippines, May 4, 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. Duke Edwards)

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Balikatan 2026: JGSDF Executes Counter-Landing Live-Fire

LAOAG, Philippines (May 5, 2026) — Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers with the Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment engage targets with an anti-tank weapon system during a counter-landing live-fire exercise during Balikatan 2026 at La Paz Sand Dunes, Laoag City, Philippines, May 4, 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. Duke Edwards)

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Pacific Land Forces Team Readiness Challenge

The Soldiers representing the Mongolian Ground Force in U.S. Army Pacific's Pacific Land Forces Team Readiness Challenge.

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U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Omar Randall, left, commanding general of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force for Exercise Balikatan 2026 speaks with Col. Gabriel Diana, commanding officer of 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, during the integrated air and missile defense event as part of Balikatan 2026 at Naval Station Leovigildo Gantioqu, Philippines, April 28, 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 Sgt. Atticus Martinez)

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A U.S. Marine Air Defense Integrated System with 3rd Littoral Anti-Air Battalion, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, fires an XM950 training practice round at a moving target during an integrated air and missile defense event as part of Exercise Balikatan 2026 at Naval Station Leovigildo Gantioqu, Philippines, April 28, 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 Sgt. Atticus Martinez)

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A U.S. Marine Air Defense Integrated System with 3rd Littoral Anti-Air Battalion, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, fires an FIM-92E stinger missile during an integrated air and missile defense event as part of Exercise Balikatan 2026 at Naval Station San Miguel, Philippines, April 28, 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 video still by Lance Cpl. Benjamin Catindig)

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Fromt front, Philippine Coast Guard Parola-class patrol vessel BRP Cape San Agustin (MRRV 4408), U.S. Coast Guard Legend-class cutter USCGC Midgett (WMSL 757), Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Murasame-class destroyer JS Ikazuchi (DD 107) and Royal Australian Navy Anzac-class frigate HMAS Toowoomba (FFH 156) cruise in formation during a group sail exercise for Exercise Balikatan 2026 in the South China Sea, April 28, 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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A U.S. Marine Corps Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System, right, assigned 3rd Littoral Combat Team, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, and a U.S. Army M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System assigned to 7th Infantry Division, Multi-Domain Command - Pacific, are staged on the beach after a joint ship-to-shore movement during Exercise Balikatan 2026 in Calayan, Cagayan, Philippines, April 28, 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 Cpl. Ernesto Lagunes)

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U.S. Marines with 3rd Littoral Combat Team, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, watch as a U.S. Army Landing Craft Utility assigned to 7th Infantry Division, Multi-Domain Command - Pacific, approaches the shore for a ship-to-shore movement during Exercise Balikatan 2026 in Calayan, Cagayan, Philippines, April 28, 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 Cpl. Ernesto Lagunes)

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Philippine Air Force 2nd Lt. John Vincent M. Sarmiento, left, supervisor of cyber defense operations, and New Zealand Army Cpl. Matt Wakenell, network cyber analyst, exchange cyber defense tactics during a cyber defense exercise in support of Exercise Balikatan 2026 at Camp Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo, Manila, Philippines, April 28, 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 Senior Airman Raina Dale)

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U.S. Navy and Philippine Navy service members work together during a cyber defense exercise in support of Exercise Balikatan 2026 at Camp Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo, Manila, Philippines, April 28, 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 Senior Airman Raina Dale)

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U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. James Botelho, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion Liaison Officer, monitors the high-speed aerial target drone launch at the integrated air missile defense exercise at Naval Station Leovigildo Gantioqui, Zambales, Philippines, April 28, 2026, during Balikatan 2026. U.S. Indo-Pacific Command J7 Pacific Multi-Domain Training and Experimentation Capability provided remotely-piloted aerial drones to simulate realistic adversary aircraft or cruise missiles, providing live targets for U.S. and Philippine air defense teams to track and engage. 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. Indo-Pacific Command photo by Eleanor Prohaska)

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Jet-driven aerial targets are prepped for the live fire integrated air missile defense exercise at Naval Station Leovigildo Gantioqui, Zambales, Philippines, April 28, 2026, during Balikatan 2026. U.S. Indo-Pacific Command J7 Pacific Multi-Domain Training and Experimentation Capability (PMTEC) provided remotely-piloted aerial drones to simulate realistic adversary aircraft or cruise missiles, providing live targets for U.S. and Philippine air defense teams to track and engage. The use of advanced aerial drones improves technical proficiency and fosters greater collaboration between U.S. and Philippine air defense teams. 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. Indo-Pacific Command photo by Dave Bednarcik)

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U.S. Indo-Pacific Command J7 Pacific Multi-Domain Training and Experimentation Capability Range Lead, Dave Bednarcik briefs observers from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force on high value targets employed during the combined live fire integrated air missile defense exercise at Naval Station Leovigildo Gantioqui, Zambales, Philippines, April 25, 2026, during Balikatan 2026. PMTEC provided remotely-piloted aerial drones to simulate realistic adversary aircraft or cruise missiles, providing live targets for U.S. and Philippine air defense teams to track and engage. 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. Indo-Pacific Command photo by Eleanor Prohaska)

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