Balikatan 2026: 21st CABS firefighters SME exchange, AFP
U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to 21st Combat Air Base Squadron, and Philippine Air Force conduct a tabletop training at a subject matter expert exchange during Exercise Balikatan 2026 at Basa Air Base, Philippines, April 29, 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. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alondra Cristobal Hernandez)