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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

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Casualty Care

Soldiers carry a simulated casualty during medevac training in preparation for Exercise Balikatan 2026 in Nueva Ecija, Philippines, April 18, 2026. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen the combined force and demonstrate commitment to regional security and stability.

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