11th ATF SME Exchange

U.S. Air Force Technical Sgt. Patrick O’Neil, 11th Combat Air Base Squadron training and logistics manager, gives opening remarks at the subject matter expert information exchange at Antonio Bautista Air Base, Philippines, Oct. 21, 2025. The SME exchange emphasized that shared commitments are fundamental to bilateral defense and security relations between the U.S. and the Philippines, embedded in the Mutual Defense Treaty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Garavito)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
11th ATF SME Exchange

Two U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 11th Combat Air Base Squadron speak to two Philippine Air Force members during a tour of the 573rd Civil Engineering Squadron at Antonio Bautista Air Base, Philippines, Oct. 21, 2025. The 11th Air Task Force proposed subject matter expert exchanges with the PAF to strengthen interoperability in key areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Garavito)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
11th ATF SME Exchange

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alfred Rios, 11th Combat Air Base Squadron heavy equipment noncommissioned officer in charge, gives a brief on civil engineering processes at Antonio Bautista Air Base, Philippines, Oct. 22, 2025. The 11th Air Task Force proposed subject matter expert exchanges with the PAF to strengthen interoperability in key areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Garavito)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
11th ATF SME Exchange

U.S. Air Force Maj. Kevin Jones, 11th Air Task Force mission commander, gives opening remarks at the subject matter expert information exchange at Antonio Bautista Air Base, Philippines, Oct. 21, 2025. The SME exchanges were a week-long classroom brief and hands-on training between U.S. Air Force Airmen and PAF members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Garavito)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
11th ATF SME Exchange

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kyle Haynes, 11th Combat Air Base Squadron radio-frequency technician, briefs members from the Philippine Air Force on communications and radio basics at Antonio Bautista Air Base, Philippines, Oct. 21, 2025. These SME exchanges emphasized the two countries’ shared vision of maintaining security, stability, prosperity, and peace throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Garavito)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res

11th ATF SME Exchange

Published Dec. 13, 2025
By Senior Airman Andrew Garavito
355th Wing

ANTONIO BAUTISTA AIR BASE, Philippines --

Two U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 11th Combat Air Base Squadron speak to two Philippine Air Force members during a tour of the 573rd Civil Engineering Squadron at Antonio Bautista Air Base, Philippines, Oct. 21, 2025. The 11th Air Task Force proposed subject matter expert exchanges with the PAF to strengthen interoperability in key areas.