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Two divers with goggles on their heads are in a bay with their heads and shoulders above water as one diver holds out a hand as if explaining information.

Deep Dive

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Brandon Toro, a Seabee diver, and a Philippine navy diver, prepare to conduct an underwater infrastructure assessment during Exercise Balikatan 2026 in Subic Bay, Philippines, May 4, 2026. Balikatan is an annual exercise between U.S. and Philippine forces designed to demonstrate a commitment to security in the Indo-Pacific region.

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