Philippine air force Airman 2nd Class Cristisimo Macaranas,

Philippine air force Airman 2nd Class Cristisimo Macaranas, left, 570th Composite Tactical Wing radio operator, and Staff Sgt. Rolando Albaniel, 570th CTW military police security supervisor, practice basic shoring during construction of T-spots, split soles, and flying rakers as part of exercise Balikatan’s urban search and rescue training in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines, April 24. The USAR training familiarized BK15 participants in lumber cutting and basic shoring, enabling them to more effectively construct T-spots and split soles in case a collapsing building needs to be supported during a real world mission. This year marks the 31st iteration of the exercise, which is an annual Philippines-U.S. bilateral military training exercise and humanitarian civic assistance engagement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal/Released)