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Video by Lance Cpl. Jeffrey Pruett
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Balikatan 2026: JTF MARSTRIKE Reel
Exercise Balikatan
May 6, 2026 | 0:45
Philippine Navy BRP Magat Salamat (PS-20), a decommissioned vessel serving as a designated target, is struck by AGM-65 maverick missiles from an FA-50PH Fighting Eagle aircraft and MK-82 general purpose bombs from a Philippine Air Force Embraer A-29 Super Tucano aircraft at a joint task force maritime strike event during Exercise Balikatan 2026 near Paoay Sand Dunes, Philippines, May 7, 2026. 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. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Jeffrey Pruett)
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189th Infantry Brigade
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Mission & Vision

Mission: 
189th IN BDE (CATB) observes, coaches, and trains our ARNG and USAR partners to provide trained and ready units to support combatant commander requirements around the world. O/O, conduct Mobilization and Large Scale Mobilization Operations (LSMO) in support of our ARNG and USAR partners to meet combatant commander OPLAN requirements.
Vision: 
Our purpose is to support First Army’s mission to achieve FORSCOM directed readiness and deliver trained and ready NG and RC forces. We accomplish this through partnership with the National Guard and US Army Reserve as FORSCOM’s proponent for the integration of the Army’s Total Force Policy (ATFP) and execution of Mobilization Training Centers (MTC) operations as part of the Army’s LSMO effort.

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