Green Berets assigned to 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) conduct Tiguar drone operations training during Exercise Balikatan 2026 in Laoag, Philippines, April 20-24, 2026. Green Berets tested the Tiguar’s long-range communications capability. 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 Sgt. John Bae)
This video was altered for security purposes in accordance with USSOCOM Manual 360-1.
U.S. Marine Raiders, in coordination with the Philippine Coast Guard and supported by the U.S. Army 160th SOAR(A), conducted bilateral helicopter casting training in Palawan and the Balabac Strait. The training focused on maritime interoperability, including helicopter insertions, extractions, and tactical boat operations, during both day and night. Rotary-wing support featured MH-60 Black Hawks and MH-47 Chinooks. This recurring bilateral...
EL NIDO, Philippines (March 7, 2024) – A West Coast-based U.S. Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Unit and members of Philippines Naval Special Operation Units (NAVSOU) conducted a joint combined exchange training (JCET) exercise from Feb. 10 – March 7, 2025.
SULU, Philippines – Service members from Marine Special Operations Company – Philippines (MSOC-P), Special Operations Task Force - Philippines, U.S. Special Operations Command Pacific, Joint Task Force - Orion, and Armed Force of the Philippines (AFP) gave respect at a memorial ceremony atop Mount Bud Dajo, Sept. 29, 2024 for three service members who made the ultimate sacrifice in 2009.
