May 4, 2026 Space Force makes historic debut in exercise Balikatan 2026, enhancing regional joint operations Guardians integrated into JTF operations during exercise Balikatan 2026 in the Philippines.
Aug. 6, 2025 Meink wraps Indo-Pacific visit, emphasizes alliances, integrated readiness SecAF Meink concluded a multi-nation visit to the Indo-Pacific region, where he met with senior defense officials, observed multinational training and visited with Airmen and Guardians supporting Department-Level Exercise 2025.