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Eye on the Fire

Army Sgt. Aaron Nickerson observes his sector fire during the Joint Pacific Readiness Center-Exportable Exercise at Fort Magsaysay, Philippines, May 14, 2026. The exercise integrates U.S., Philippine and partner forces in realistic scenarios to enhance interoperability, refine multidomain tactics and strengthen regional readiness in the Indo-Pacific.

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