From left, Philippine Army Brig. Gen. Lennon Babilonia, the Philippine exercise director; Philippine Army Maj. Gen. Efren Morados, vice commander of the Philippine Army; and U.S. Army Maj. Gen. James Bartholomees, commanding general of the 25th Infantry Division, unveil the official exercise flag during the opening ceremony for Salaknib 2026 at Fort Magsaysay, Philippines, April 6, 2026. Salaknib is an annual exercise designed to enhance U.S. and Philippine Army readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Lilly Ekberg)