Philippine Army Sgt. Reyante Bantolo, 564th Engineer Construction Battalion welder, installs window glass for a daycare facility during Balikatan 21 in Barangay Duhat, Plaridel, Ph., April 22 2021. Humanitarian and civic assistance activities during Balikatan provide direct support to local communities, while enabling our forces to get to know each other on a personal level. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaylea Berry)
CAMP AGUINALDO, QUEZON CITY, Philippines – Medical experts from the Philippine Air Force (PAF) and United States Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) concluded a three-day virtual Global Health Engagement on Wednesday, as part of the ongoing Balikatan Exercise.
The knowledge exchange and key leader engagement which started on April 12 was held virtually for the first time due to conditions brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The global pandemic may have limited some aspects of the Balikatan Exercise but it will never dampen the spirit of friendship, partnership, and shared aspirations of both the Philippines and United States armed forces,” said Major General Edgard Arevalo, Commander of AFP Education Training and Doctrine...
