353rd Special Operations Wing

Bilateral friendship jumps at Balikatan 2018

U.S. Army 1st Special Forces Group and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Joint Special Operations Group (JSOG) operators perform static line jump operations from a U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II May 11, 2018, at Fort Magsaysay Airfield, Philippines. 1st SFG assisted AFP JSOG with airborne infiltration training to further develop the integration of forces across U.S. and Philippine special operations forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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Bilateral friendship jumps at Balikatan 2018

U.S. Army 1st Special Forces Group and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Joint Special Operations Group (JSOG) operators infil onto a U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II May 11, 2018, at Fort Magsaysay Airfield, Philippines. Throughout Balikatan 2018, the 17th SOS provided specialized aviation to members of the U.S. Army 1st Special Forces Group and Armed Forces of the Philippines Joint Special Operations Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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Bilateral friendship jumps at Balikatan 2018

U.S. Air Force 320th Special Tactics Squadron combat controllers (CCTs) prepare to control the airfield from the ground in preparation for static line jump operations with U.S. Army 1st Special Forces Group and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Joint Special Operations Group (JSOG) operators May 11, 2018, at Fort Magsaysay Airfield, Philippines. Throughout Balikatan 2018, the CCTs surveyed and established assault zones for interoperability training events designed to enhance the capabilities of both AFP and U.S. armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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Bilateral friendship jumps at Balikatan 2018

U.S. Army 1st Special Forces Group and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Joint Special Operations Group (JSOG) operators perform static line jump operations from a U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II May 11, 2018, at Fort Magsaysay Airfield, Philippines. 1st SFG assisted AFP JSOG with airborne infiltration training to further develop the integration of forces across U.S. and Philippine special operations forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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Bilateral friendship jumps at Balikatan 2018

U.S. Army 1st Special Forces Group and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Joint Special Operations Group (JSOG) operators discuss the execution timeline for static line jump operations from a U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II May 11, 2018, at Fort Magsaysay Airfield, Philippines. 1st SFG assisted AFP JSOG with airborne infiltration training to further develop the integration of forces across U.S. and Philippine special operations forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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Bilateral friendship jumps at Balikatan 2018

A 17th Special Operations Squadron loadmaster looks out the window of a U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II in preparation for static line jump operations with U.S. Army 1st Special Forces Group and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Joint Special Operations Group (JSOG) May 11, 2018, at Fort Magsaysay Airfield, Philippines. Throughout Balikatan 2018, the 17th SOS provided specialized aviation to members of the 1st SFG and AFP JSOG. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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Bilateral friendship jumps at Balikatan 2018

U.S. Army 1st Special Forces Group and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Joint Special Operations Group (JSOG) operators perform static line jump operations from a U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II May 11, 2018, at Fort Magsaysay Airfield, Philippines. 1st SFG assisted AFP JSOG with airborne infiltration training to further develop the integration of forces across U.S. and Philippine special operations forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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Bilateral friendship jumps at Balikatan 2018

A U.S. Army 1st Special Forces Group jumpmaster looks out the troop door of a U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II in preparation for static line jump operations with Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Joint Special Operations Group (JSOG) operators May 11, 2018, at Fort Magsaysay Airfield, Philippines. 1st SFG assisted AFP JSOG with airborne infiltration training to further develop the integration of forces across U.S. and Philippine special operations forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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Bilateral friendship jumps at Balikatan 2018

U.S. Army 1st Special Forces Group and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Joint Special Operations Group (JSOG) operators perform static line jump operations from a U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II May 11, 2018, at Fort Magsaysay Airfield, Philippines. 1st SFG assisted AFP JSOG with airborne infiltration training to further develop the integration of forces across U.S. and Philippine special operations forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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Bilateral friendship jumps at Balikatan 2018

A 17th Special Operations Squadron loadmaster looks out the troop door of a U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II in preparation for static line jump operations with U.S. Army 1st Special Forces Group and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Joint Special Operations Group (JSOG) May 11, 2018, at Fort Magsaysay Airfield, Philippines. Throughout Balikatan 2018, the 17th SOS provided specialized aviation to members of the 1st SFG and AFP JSOG. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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Bilateral friendship jumps at Balikatan 2018

An Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Joint Special Operations Group (JSOG) jumpmaster prepares to perform static line jump operations from a U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II May 11, 2018, at Fort Magsaysay Airfield, Philippines. U.S. Army 1st Special Forces Group assisted AFP JSOG with airborne infiltration training to further develop the integration of forces across U.S. and Philippine special operations forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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Bilateral friendship jumps at Balikatan 2018

An Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Joint Special Operations Group (JSOG) jumpmaster prepares to perform static line jump operations from a U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II May 11, 2018, at Fort Magsaysay Airfield, Philippines. U.S. Army 1st Special Forces Group assisted AFP JSOG with airborne infiltration training to further develop the integration of forces across U.S. and Philippine special operations forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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Bilateral friendship jumps at Balikatan 2018

A 17th Special Operations Squadron loadmaster looks out the troop door of a U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II in preparation for static line jump operations with U.S. Army 1st Special Forces Group and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Joint Special Operations Group (JSOG) May 11, 2018, at Fort Magsaysay Airfield, Philippines. Throughout Balikatan 2018, the 17th SOS provided specialized aviation to members of the 1st SFG and AFP JSOG. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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Bilateral friendship jumps at Balikatan 2018

An Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Joint Special Operations Group (JSOG) operator prepares to perform static line jump operations from a U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II May 11, 2018, at Fort Magsaysay Airfield, Philippines. 1st SFG assisted AFP JSOG with airborne infiltration training to further develop the integration of forces across U.S. and Philippine special operations forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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Bilateral friendship jumps at Balikatan 2018

U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron pilots fly the U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II during static line jump operations with U.S. Army 1st Special Forces Group and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Joint Special Operations Group (JSOG) operators May 11, 2018, at Fort Magsaysay Airfield, Philippines. Throughout Balikatan 2018, the 17th SOS provided specialized aviation to members of the 1st SFG and AFP JSOG. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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Bilateral friendship jumps at Balikatan 2018

A U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron pilot flies the U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II during static line jump operations with U.S. Army 1st Special Forces Group and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Joint Special Operations Group (JSOG) operators May 11, 2018, at Fort Magsaysay Airfield, Philippines. Throughout Balikatan 2018, the 17th SOS provided specialized aviation to members of the 1st SFG and AFP JSOG. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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Bilateral friendship jumps at Balikatan 2018

A U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron combat systems operator flies the U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II during static line jump operations with U.S. Army 1st Special Forces Group and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Joint Special Operations Group (JSOG) operators May 11, 2018, at Fort Magsaysay Airfield, Philippines. Throughout Balikatan 2018, the 17th SOS provided specialized aviation to members of the 1st SFG and AFP JSOG. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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Bilateral friendship jumps at Balikatan 2018

U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron aircrew fly the U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II during static line jump operations with U.S. Army 1st Special Forces Group and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Joint Special Operations Group (JSOG) operators May 11, 2018, at Fort Magsaysay Airfield, Philippines. Throughout Balikatan 2018, the 17th SOS provided specialized aviation to members of the 1st SFG and AFP JSOG. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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Bilateral friendship jumps at Balikatan 2018

A U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron combat systems operator flies the U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II during static line jump operations with U.S. Army 1st Special Forces Group and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Joint Special Operations Group (JSOG) operators May 11, 2018, at Fort Magsaysay Airfield, Philippines. Throughout Balikatan 2018, the 17th SOS provided specialized aviation to members of the 1st SFG and AFP JSOG. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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Bilateral friendship jumps at Balikatan 2018

A U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron pilot flies the U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II during static line jump operations with U.S. Army 1st Special Forces Group and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Joint Special Operations Group (JSOG) operators May 11, 2018, at Fort Magsaysay Airfield, Philippines. Throughout Balikatan 2018, the 17th SOS provided specialized aviation to members of the 1st SFG and AFP JSOG. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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Bilateral friendship jumps at Balikatan 2018

U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron pilots fly the U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II during static line jump operations with U.S. Army 1st Special Forces Group and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Joint Special Operations Group (JSOG) operators May 11, 2018, at Fort Magsaysay Airfield, Philippines. Throughout Balikatan 2018, the 17th SOS provided specialized aviation to members of the 1st SFG and AFP JSOG. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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Bilateral friendship jumps at Balikatan 2018

A U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron pilot flies the U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II during static line jump operations with U.S. Army 1st Special Forces Group and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Joint Special Operations Group (JSOG) operators May 11, 2018, at Fort Magsaysay Airfield, Philippines. Throughout Balikatan 2018, the 17th SOS provided specialized aviation to members of the 1st SFG and AFP JSOG. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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Bilateral friendship jumps at Balikatan 2018

U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron pilots fly the U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II during static line jump operations with U.S. Army 1st Special Forces Group and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Joint Special Operations Group (JSOG) operators May 11, 2018, at Fort Magsaysay Airfield, Philippines. Throughout Balikatan 2018, the 17th SOS provided specialized aviation to members of the 1st SFG and AFP JSOG. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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Bilateral friendship jumps at Balikatan 2018

Published May 30, 2018
By Capt. Jessica Tait, 353rd Special Operations Group Public Affairs
353rd Special Operations Group

FORT MAGSAYSAY, Philippines -- U.S. Army 1st Special Forces Group and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Joint Special Operations Group (JSOG) operators perform static line jump operations from a U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II May 11, 2018, at Fort Magsaysay Airfield, Philippines. 1st SFG assisted AFP JSOG with airborne infiltration training to further develop the integration of forces across U.S. and Philippine special operations forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)