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Philippine Air Force 5th Fighter Wing pilots welcome U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard pilots assigned to the 199th Air Expeditionary Squadron, comprising the 19th Fighter Squadron and 199th Fighter Squadron, following arrival at exercise Cope Thunder 26-1 at Basa Air Base, Philippines, April 3, 2026.
260403-Z-RV808-5231.JPG Photo By: Senior Master Sgt. Mysti Bicoy

BASA AIR BASE, Philippines - Philippine Air Force 5th Fighter Wing pilots welcome U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard pilots assigned to the 199th Air Expeditionary Squadron, comprising the 19th Fighter Squadron and 199th Fighter Squadron, following arrival at exercise Cope Thunder 26-1 at Basa Air Base, Philippines, April 3, 2026. Exercise Cope Thunder 26-1 enhances combined readiness, interoperability and integrated deterrence capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region while strengthening enduring partnerships between allied forces. Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Mysti Bicoy.


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