U.S. Soldiers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Mobile Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, participate in a counter landing live-fire exercise alongside the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force during Exercise Balikatan 2026 at La Paz Sand Dunes, Laoag City, Philippines, May 4, 2026. The training allows for better interoperability and more seamless operations through improved mutual understanding. U.S. Army Lt. Col. Matt Clawson, the commander of Task Force Saber, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, speaks on his role during the long-range maritime air assault operation.
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 Social Media Video)
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Sgt. Nathan Arellano Tlaczani | Video ID: 1005694
Sgt. Olivia Cowart | Video ID: 1005890
| Date Taken: | 05.27.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.09.2026 08:14 |
| Category: | Video Productions |
| Video ID: | 1008943 |
| VIRIN: | 260526-A-PJ007-6351 |
| Filename: | DOD_111742652 |
| Length: | 00:02:35 |
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