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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Two soldiers stand on vehicles and point slings toward the bottom of a helicopter hovering above them, with another soldier kneeling to support one of the soldiers. They are all in silhouette.

Salaknib Sling-Load Ops

Soldiers sling-load infantry squad vehicles to a Boeing CH-47 Chinook during Exercise Salaknib at Fort Magsaysay, Philippines, May 10, 2026. Salaknib integrates U.S., Philippine and partner forces in realistic scenarios to enhance interoperability in the Indo-Pacific.

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