From left, Philippine Air Force Brig. Gen. Angelito R. Retuta, Tactical Operations Wing Northern Luzon commander, PAF Maj. Gen. Dennis G. Estrella, commander of Air Logistics Command, and U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Phillip Mallory, Hawaii Air National Guard commander, applied exercise specific patches to honor the occasion during the exercise Cope Thunder 26-1 opening ceremony at Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 6, 2026. Cope Thunder exercises aim to facilitate bilateral fighter training with the Philippine Air Force, enhancing Alliance readiness and combined interoperability among participating forces. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Garner)
| Date Taken: | 04.05.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.11.2026 00:15 |
| Photo ID: | 9606835 |
| VIRIN: | 260406-F-SV171-1040 |
| Resolution: | 5327x3544 |
| Size: | 7.29 MB |
| Location: | CLARK AIR BASE, PH |
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