U.S. Army soldiers with 1st Multi-Effects Battalion, 1st Multi-Domain Task Force and a service member from the Philippine Air Force pose for a group photo after mounting an Unmanned Aerial System to the roof of a Philippine Air Force vehicle in preparation to use as a launch vehicle for future flights during Exercise Balikatan 25 in Palawan, Philippines, May 1, 2025. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the U.S. and Philippine armed forces designed to strengthen the alliance, showcase the capable combined force, and demonstrate the commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Andrew Yarlett)