USAF A-10 Thunderbolt IIs assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron land at Clark Air Base, Philippines, Dec. 6, 2024.
U.S. Air Forces Pacific pilots will conduct integrated training with the Philippine Air Force through Dec. 15, providing pilots and maintenance teams with an opportunity to increase joint capabilities and enhance interoperability.
Cooperation in these training activities reinforces the strong partnership between the US and Philippine Air Forces and underscores their commitment to promoting regional stability.
Air Force Pacific dynamic force deployments enhance joint lethality by prioritizing capabilities and capabilities for major combat operations while being strategically predictable but operationally unpredictable in an ever-evolving competitive and contested environment.
The U.S. Air Force conducts regular exercises and engagements like this within the region to further advance operational readiness and ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific.