Bridging Nations: U.S. and Philippine Armies Begin Balikatan Building Project
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DVIDS— U.S. Army forces work alongside the Philippine Army during Balikatan 24 to build a bridge in the special forces training area at Fort Magsaysay.
DVIDS—Philippines, Australia, U.S. begin Jungle Operations Training Course during Balikatan 24. CAMP TECSON, San Miguel, Bulacan, Philippines – An opening ceremony for the Philippines’ First Scout Ranger Regiment Jungle Operations Training Course commenced at Camp Tecson, San Miguel, Bulacan, Philippines during Exercise Balikatan April 24, 2024. The ten-day Philippine-led training course will include Soldiers from the U.S., the Philippines, and Australia, facilitating realistic training and fostering camaraderie between participating forces.
DVIDS—U.S. Army aids Philippines in Agricultural Growth. U.S. Army service members assigned to the Civil Affairs Team (CAT) 4521, 445th Civil Affairs Battalion, conducted civil engagements and subject matter expert exchanges (SMEE) during Salaknib 24 with Batanes Government Officials from April 10-21, 2024, in Batanes, Philippines, to address agricultural concerns food security and stability, in the Batanes Province.
The Washington Times—Building critical mineral partnerships in Africa for U.S. economic, national security. Faced with growing global demand and China’s control of many supply chains, the U.S. is becoming increasingly concerned about its access to critical minerals.