U.S. Army Spc. Kennyia Austin, a 92f (Petroleum Supply Specialist) assigned to 7th Infantry Division (Multi-Domain Command Pacific) speaks about her experience cross training with Marine Corps counterparts during Exercise Balikatan 26, in Palawan, Philippines, April 23, 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 video by Staff Sgt. Brandon Rickert)
To ensure the Joint Force can fight and win in any environment, key U.S. Army and organizations from across the Department of War, have gathered at Joint Base Lewis-McChord to refine the complex challenge of operating through a chemical or biological attack.
