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A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II taxis to the runway for a bilateral training flight during Cope Thunder 25-2 at Clark Air Base, Philippines, July 7, 2025. The exercise enhances interoperability between the U.S. Air Force and the Philippine Air Force and supported the Armed Forces of the Philippines' modernization efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aden Brown)