A Philippine Army Soldier assigned to 71st Infantry Battalion, 702nd Brigade, 7th Infantry Division, conducts a simulated assault during exercise Salaknib 25 at Fort Magsaysay, Philippines, June 6, 2025. This iteration of the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center Exportable (JPMRC-X) during Salaknib II marks the second Combat Training Center (CTC) rotation conducted in the Philippines. As part of the Army's premier regional CTC, JPMRC-X enables the U.S. Army, joint force, allies, and partners to develop skills in realistic environments and conditions. Through exportable capabilities, JPMRC-X strengthens warfighting readiness, enhances multilateral relationships, and contributes to regional security and stability in the...
1st Infantry Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Mobile Brigade, 25th Infantry Division conduct the "Diamond" Gimlet Challenge in the Philippines for the first time with their Philippine Army Partners from 102nd Infantry Battalion, 501st Brigade.
Fort Magsaysay, Luzon, Philippines - On a balmy morning in Central Luzon, the thunder of marching boots echoed through the grounds of Fort Magsaysay as Soldiers from both the United States Army and the Philippine Army took part in an 8.3-mile road march to honor the 83rd anniversary of the Bataan Death March. The event served as a powerful tribute to the bravery, resilience, and enduring alliance between the two nations forged during one of...
FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. — U.S. Army Capt. Joseph Anchondo and 1st Lt. Lucas King, officers assigned to the 65th Engineer Battalion, 25th Division Sustainment Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, placed second in the 2025 Best Sapper Competition on April 29, proving their skill, endurance and teamwork during one of the military’s most grueling contests.
