Balikatan 25: MRF – D 25.3, ADF, PAF conduct close-air support rehearsal

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Erik Carlson, left, and Sgt. Ceaser Luna, both joint terminal attack controllers with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, and Australian Army officer Lt. Benjamin Buchanon, a Royal Australian Artillery Fire Support officer, observe a target during a close-air support rehearsal during Exercise Balikatan 25, April 26, 2025.

Balikatan 25: MRF – D 25....

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ezekieljay Correa/Released 250426-M-LU593-1030.JPG

Sep 15, 2025

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Erik Carlson, left, and Sgt. Ceaser Luna, both joint terminal attack controllers with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, and Australian Army officer Lt. Benjamin Buchanon, a Royal Australian Artillery Fire Support officer, observe a target during a close-air support rehearsal during Exercise Balikatan 25, April 26, 2025. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the U.S. and Philippine armed forces designed to strengthen the alliance, showcase the capable combined force, and demonstrate the commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine C5rps photo by Sgt, Ezekieljay Correa)

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