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US Airmen awarded Philippine Military Merit Medal at Balikatan 2026
Original: News - Balikatan 2026: 317th AW Airmen awarded Philippine Military Merit Medal
Airmen from the US Air Force's 317th Airlift Wing have been awarded the Philippine Military Merit Medal in connection with the Balikatan 2026 joint exercise between the United States and the Philippines. The recognition highlights cooperation between the two militaries during the annual bilateral training event, which remains a key pillar of the US-Philippine alliance.
Why now: The US-Philippines Balikatan exercises draw attention given regional security tensions in the Indo-Pacific.
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