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The 21st Air Task Force has transitioned into an Air Expeditionary Wing to project airpower and integrate combat support during Exercise Balikatan 2026. This evolution is part of the US Air Force's deployment evolution and occurred during the 75th anniversary of the US-Philippine Mutual Defense Treaty.
This transition demonstrates the US Air Force's ability to adapt and evolve its forces to meet changing operational needs, enhancing its airpower projection capabilities.
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