Igniting the Night
Army Pfc. Keith Scrutchen, left, and Pvt. Marino Cruz engage targets during a platoon night blank-fire exercise as part of Salaknib at Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija, Philippines, May 28, 2026. The exercise highlights the enduring U.S.-Philippine alliance, enhancing interoperability and readiness through combined arms operations, multidomain integration and humanitarian assistance efforts for regional stability.