U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, provides security for Philippine soldiers assigned to the 77th Infantry Battalion, 5th Infantry Division as they conduct cold-load training during Exercise Balikatan 24 at Bangaan Hill, Philippines, May 4, 2024. BK 24 is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Benjamin Anderson)