U.S. Soldiers assigned to 523rd Engineer Support Company, 84th Engineer Battalion, 130th Engineer Brigade, 8th Theater Sustainment Command, construct a field landing strip with Filipino contractors for Philippine Army Special Forces during Balikatan 2026 on Fort Magsaysay, Philippines, April 18, 2026. The landing strip will enable airborne operations for the Philippine Army Special Forces. 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. Austin Steinborn)
| Date Taken: | 04.18.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.26.2026 21:18 |
| Category: | Video Productions |
| Video ID: | 1004091 |
| VIRIN: | 260419-A-MH953-5787 |
| Filename: | DOD_111656860 |
| Length: | 00:00:42 |
| Location: | FORT MAGSAYSAY, PH |
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