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Locking In

Army Pvt. Andrew Wright, a forward observer assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 3rd Mobile Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, demonstrates how to plot grid coordinates during Exercise Salaknib 2026 at Fort Magsaysay, Philippines, April 11, 2026. Salaknib is an annual exercise designed to enhance interoperability and strengthen relationships between partner nations.

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