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A soldier in tactical gear aims a rifle on a pile of dirt against a blue sky.

Doing the Dirty Work

Army Pvt. Tanner Crittenden engages simulated enemy targets using an M7 rifle during a squad live-fire as part of Salaknib at Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija, Philippines, June 4, 2026. The exercise highlights the enduring U.S.-Philippine alliance, enhancing interoperability and readiness through combined-arms operations, multidomain integration and humanitarian assistance efforts to support regional stability.

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