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Australian Army soldiers with 5th/7th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, maneuver to their objective during a Maritime Key Terrain Security Operations, in support of Exercise Balikatan 25 near Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines, May 5, 2025. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the U.S. and Philippine armed forces designed to strengthen the alliance, showcase the capable combined force, and demonstrate the commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Keegan Jones)