Ahead of SOF Week coming to Tampa, the @raysbaseball welcomed and honored the Para-Commandos during today's Military Appreciation Game! From the field to the community, tonight celebrated the partnership between those who serve and the hometown that stands behind them. 🇺🇸♠️
A special thank you to the Rays for recognizing our service members and supporting the military community. ⚾️
Clearing rooms as one 🇵🇭🇺🇸
U.S. Green Berets with 1st Special Forces Group and Philippine special operators conduct close-quarters battle training during Exercise Balikatan 2026, April 28.
Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military that represents the strength of our alliance, improves our capable combined force, and demonstrates our commitment to regional peace and prosperity.
📍 Fort Magsaysay, Philippines
📸 U.S. Army Sgt. John Bae
#Balikatan | #BK26 | #ShoulderToShoulder |#StrongerTogether | #friendsalliespartners
(courtesy of U.S. Special Operations Command Pacific)
90 kilometers. Zero detection. Lethal precision. ⚡️
Green Berets from the 2nd Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) took part in Exercise Deep Strike at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany.
From navigating 90 km of denied terrain to launching kinetic drone strikes in contested electronic warfare spaces, SOCEUR is ensuring our Special Operations Forces maintain a decisive operational advantage.
Anywhere. Anytime. Undetected. 🇺🇸
#GreenBerets #SOCEUR #DeepStrike #SOF #NATO #Readiness #AlwaysTraining
@jmrcofficial | @tenthsfg | @ussocom | @nato | @nato.sofcom | @7thatc |
🚨 #SOFWeek is two weeks away!
SOF Week 2025 kicks off May 18 in Tampa, Florida, as the premier global gathering of special operations, industry leaders and strategic partners.
Attendees can connect on modernizing warfighter’s tech capabilities and tactical readiness with a focus on SOF’s joint force lethality in our nation’s defense and global deterrence. Visit sofweek.org to register, see panels and exhibition details, and learn more about the SOF event of the year ♠️
Philippine and U.S. Special Operations Command Pacific execute military free-fall operations during Exercise Balikatan 2026 over the Philippines, April 2026.
Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military that highlights the strength of our alliance, enhances combined capabilities, and reinforces our shared commitment to regional peace and prosperity.
📸: U.S. Army photos by Staff Sgt. Alisha Grezlik
#Balikatan2026 #Balikatan #BK26 #ShoulderToShoulder #StrongerTogether #FriendsAlliesPartners #USINDOPACOM #Philippines #USMilitary #Allies #Partnership #IndoPacific
(courtesy of U.S. Special Operations Command Pacific)
#Flintlock26 isn’t just an exercise, it’s momentum. The work built here continues forward.
The knowledge gained here must not remain confined to mission reports. It must flow into our units, enrich our doctrines, and strengthen our capabilities so that every effort becomes operationally relevant, every lesson helps save lives, and every bond of brotherhood translates into more effective coordination in service of our peoples. - Maj Gen Aly
(courtesy of U.S. Special Operations Command Africa)
Allies in action at sea during Exercise Balikatan 2026 🌊🤝
U.S. Naval Special Warfare, U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command, Joint Special Operations Command, and Armed Forces of the Philippines operators conducted Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) training at Subic Bay on April 22, 2026.
This training strengthens interoperability by ensuring partner forces operate with shared procedures, communication, and tactics during maritime operations.
Balikatan, a longstanding annual exercise between the United States and the Philippines, highlights the strength of the alliance, enhances combined capabilities, and reinforces a shared commitment to regional peace and prosperity. 📸U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo
#Balikatan2026 #Balikatan #BK26 #ShoulderToShoulder #StrongerTogether #FriendsAlliesPartners #USINDOPACOM #Philippines #USMilitary #Allies #Partnership #MaritimeSecurity #IndoPacific
#SOFWeek is coming to downtown Tampa, Florida, May 18-21! ♠️ SOF Week 2026 brings together the global SOF enterprise to accelerate the critical transformation required to win in an era of strategic competition.
As the character of warfare changes, we must reinforce our alliances, drive industry innovation, and enhance our integration with the Joint Force. This event is not merely a conference – it is a purpose-driven forum designed to translate the Commander’s Intent into tangible outcomes.
Visit sofweek.org to register, see panels and exhibition details, and learn more about the SOF event of the year.
Together, they turn training into trust—building the teamwork and confidence that carry every mission forward.
#AFSOC | #AirCommandos | #RaisedToWin | #ReadyToFight | #RelevantAlways
Eyes in the sky ⚡️
U.S. Army Green Berets with Special Operations Command Pacific conduct Unmanned Aerial System training in support of Exercise Balikatan 2026, April 20-21.
Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military that represents the strength of our alliance, improves our capable combined force, and demonstrates our commitment to regional peace and prosperity.
📍Laoag, Philippines
📸 U.S. Army Sgt. John Bae
#Balikatan | #BK26 | #ShoulderToShoulder |#StrongerTogether | #FriendsAlliesPartners
What does it mean to lead “Beyond the Uniform?”
For Capt. Sam Chelanga, an officer in the 7th Psychological Operations Battalion, it means bringing the same discipline required for Special Operations to the world stage of professional distance running. As a professional athlete running the Boston Marathon, he proves that true determination knows no bounds. Running is more than just a sport to him, it’s the fire that keeps him moving forward in every aspect of his life. Click the link in our bio for the full story.
🎥: Staff Sgt. Gabriel Davis
#bostonmarathon #beyondtheuniform #usarmy #PSYOP
