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US Band of the Pacific Amplifies US-Philippine partnership through music

Pacific Air Forces Band rock group “Small Kine” plays for attendees at the Regional Rehabilitation Center for Youth in Pampanga, Philippines, Apr. 4, 2025. The four PACAF rock group members completed seven outreach missions in three provinces, performed at two Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement sites, and played with Philippine Air Force Band members in two joint concerts during their tour. (U.S. Air Force curtesy photo)

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US Band of the Pacific Amplifies US-Philippine partnership through music

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joseph Hansen, Pacific Air Forces Band of the Pacific commander, conducts the Philippine Air Force Concert Band at SM Mall of Asia, Philippines, Apr. 3, 2025. From joint military exercises to shared stages, the Band of the Pacific’s visit demonstrated how music can serve as a powerful tool for diplomacy by bridging cultures, strengthening alliances, and uplifting communities. (U.S. Air Force curtesy photo)

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US Band of the Pacific Amplifies US-Philippine partnership through music

Pacific Air Forces Band of the Pacific rock group “Small Kine” poses for a group photo with the Philippine Air Force Concert Band at SM Mall of Asia, Philippines, Apr. 3, 2025. From joint military exercises to shared stages, the Band of the Pacific’s visit demonstrated how music can serve as a powerful tool for diplomacy by bridging cultures, strengthening alliances, and uplifting communities. (U.S. Air Force curtesy photo)

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US Band of the Pacific Amplifies US-Philippine partnership through music

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Courtney Woods, Pacific Air Forces Band of the Pacific vocalist, takes a moment to chat with a resident at the Regional Rehabilitation Center for Youth in Pampanga, Philippines, Apr. 2, 2025. From joint military exercises to shared stages, the Band of the Pacific’s visit demonstrated how music can serve as a powerful tool for diplomacy by bridging cultures, strengthening alliances, and uplifting communities. (U.S. Air Force curtesy photo)

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US Band of the Pacific Amplifies US-Philippine partnership through music

Staff Sgt. Courtney Woods sings along with Philippine Air Force Band vocalists in a rendition of the Filipino rock classic “Bonggahan” during the Cope Thunder Opening Ceremony at Clark Air Force Base, Philippines, Apr. 1, 2025. From joint military exercises to shared stages, the Band of the Pacific’s visit demonstrated how music can serve as a powerful tool for diplomacy by bridging cultures, strengthening alliances, and uplifting communities. (U.S. Air Force curtesy photo)

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US Band of the Pacific Amplifies US-Philippine partnership through music

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joseph Hansen, Pacific Air Forces Band of the Pacific commander, takes a selfie with concert attendees at SM City Cabanatuan shopping center, Philippines, Apr. 5, 2025. The four members of Small Kine, a PACAF Band rock music group, completed seven outreach missions in three provinces, performed at two Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement sites, and played with Philippine Air Force Band members in two joint concerts during their tour. (U.S. Air Force curtesy photo)

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Cope Thunder -Philippines 25-1: Opening Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Chris Sheppard, Air National Guard assistant to the Commander, Pacific Air Forces, shakes hands with Philippine Air Force Lt. Gen. Arthur Cordura, Philippine Air Force commanding general, before the opening ceremony of exercise Cope Thunder – Philippines 25-1 at Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 7, 2025. The U.S.-Philippines Alliance supports regional and global security by enabling readiness, strengthening deterrence, and fostering a free and open Indo-Pacific region.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

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Cope Thunder -Philippines 25-1: Opening Ceremony

Philippine Air Force (PAF) Lt. Gen. Arthur Cordura, PAF commanding general, sits next to U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Chris Sheppard, Air National Guard assistant to the Commander, Pacific Air Forces during the opening ceremony of exercise Cope Thunder – Philippines 25-1 at Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 7, 2025. The U.S. stands with our Philippine allies to ensure the security, freedom and prosperity for our Allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

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PACAF Senior Enlisted Leader Strengthens Partnerships

Chief Master Sgt. Katie McCool, Pacific Air Forces command chief, poses with Chief Master Sgt. John Roxas, chief master sergeant of the Philippine Air Force at Manila, Philippines Mar. 10, 2025. McCool met with senior leaders of the Philippine Defense Force to discuss enhancing enlisted personnel development through increased collaboration and training opportunities, and shared initiatives such as the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement. (U.S. Air Force curtesy photo)

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Brig. Gen. Kevin Schneider, Pacific Air Forces commander, pays respects to fallen service members at Manila American Cemetery

Gen. Kevin Schneider, Pacific Air Forces commander, pays respects to fallen service members at Manila American Cemetery in Manila, Philippines, Jan. 28, 2025. Schneider placed a memorial wreath at the cemetery, honoring over 17,000 American service members who rest there. (Photo curtesy of U.S. Embassy in the Philippines)

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A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron receives maintenance after a flight to Clark Air Base, Philippines, Dec. 6, 2024. The U.S. and Philippine Air Forces are participating in a Dynamic Force Employment exercise, enabling joint force commanders to rapidly deploy forces across the region to maintain readiness, resilience, and operational initiative. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley N. Mikaio)

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A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron is parked after a flight to Clark Air Base, Philippines, Dec. 6, 2024. The A-10 arrived to participate in a Dynamic Force Employment exercise alongside the Philippine Air Force; presenting layers of operational unpredictability to a competitor’s strategic decision making. The DFE exercise’s realistic combat training is essential to the success of air and space operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley N. Mikaio)

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241206-F-PT849-1176

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron receives maintenance after a flight to Clark Air Base, Philippines, Dec. 6, 2024. The A-10 arrived to participate in a Dynamic Force Employment exercise alongside the Philippine Air Force; presenting layers of operational unpredictability to a competitor’s strategic decision making. The DFE exercise’s realistic combat training is essential to the success of air and space operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley N. Mikaio)

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241206-F-PT849-1173

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Charles Durnin, 25th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, goes over an A-10 Thunderbolt II checklist at Clark Air Base, Philippines, Dec. 6, 2024. The U.S. and Philippine Air Forces are participating in a Dynamic Force Employment exercise, enabling joint force commanders to rapidly deploy forces across the region to maintain readiness, resilience, and operational initiative. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley N. Mikaio)

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241206-F-PT849-1146

Four U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron park at Clark Air Base, Philippines, Dec. 6, 2024. The A-10 arrived to participate in a Dynamic Force Employment exercise alongside the Philippine Air Force; presenting layers of operational unpredictability to a competitor’s strategic decision making. The DFE exercise’s realistic combat training is essential to the success of air and space operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley N. Mikaio)

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241206-F-PT849-1136

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron, taxis after landing at Clark Air Base, Philippines, Dec. 6, 2024. The A-10 arrived to participate in a Dynamic Force Employment exercise alongside the Philippine Air Force; presenting layers of operational unpredictability to a competitor’s strategic decision making. The DFE exercise’s realistic combat training is essential to the success of air and space operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley N. Mikaio)

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240412-F-LS100-1054

U.S. Air Force Airmen and Philippine Air Force airmen discuss equipment during Cope Thunder Philippines 24-1 at Basa Air Base, Pampanga, Philippines, April 12, 2024. Representatives from the Philippine Air Force and U.S. Air Force came together for CT PH 24-1 to broadcast the shared vision of a peaceful, stable Indo-Pacific through a free, fair, and equitable international order within the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kimberly L. Touchet)

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240412-F-LS100-2010

U.S. Air Force Airmen and a Philippine Air Force airman gather to review each other’s methods during Cope Thunder Philippines 24-1 at Basa Air Base, Pampanga, Philippines, April 12, 2024. Representatives from the Philippine Air Force and U.S. Air Force came together for CT PH 24-1 to broadcast the shared vision of a peaceful, stable Indo-Pacific through a free, fair, and equitable international order within the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kimberly L. Touchet)

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240412-F-F3700-1009

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jeley Garcia and Tech. Sgt. Mitchell Westpfahl,13th Fighter Squadron aircraft structural maintenance specialists, perform oil servicing for a F-16 during Cope Thunder Philippines 24-1 at Basa Air Base, Pampanga, Philippines, April 12, 2024. CT PH 24-1 builds on the foundation set to maintain peace and stability through the U.S.-Philippine Alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Connor Macklin)

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U.S., Philippine Air Force to conduct exercise Cope Thunder for enhanced bilateral cooperation

Philippine Air Force Col. Alfred Sarmiento, 5th Fighter Wing director of operations, delivers the opening remarks for the closing ceremony of exercise Cope Thunder 23-2 at Clark Air Base, Philippines, July 21, 2023. Exercises like these enhance capability and interoperability, while strengthening trust between like-minded nations to ensure the air, maritime, cyber, and space domains remain open to all nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Cooper)

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