Philippine sailors assigned to Naval Special Operations Units and U.S. Naval Special Warfare operators perform fast-rope drills from an MH-60 Blackhawk operated by pilots from U.S. Army 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, also known as “Night Stalkers,” at Joint Task Force Malampaya in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines, during Balikatan 23, April 23, 2023. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. Naval Special Warfare is the nation’s elite maritime special operations force, uniquely positioned to extend the Fleet’s reach and gain and maintain access for the Joint Force in competition and conflict. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Gaither)
Date Taken: | 04.23.2023 |
Date Posted: | 05.03.2023 22:48 |
Photo ID: | 7776184 |
VIRIN: | 230423-N-OX430-1091 |
Resolution: | 3500x2500 |
Size: | 1.42 MB |
Location: | EL NIDO, PH |
Web Views: | 178 |
Downloads: | 24 |
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