U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Gabriel Estevez (far left), a Black Hawk crew chief, and Spc. Daniel Turner
(left), Black Hawk aircrew member, both assigned to Task Force Saber, 25th Combat Aviation
Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, deliver an aircraft safety brief to Australian Army soldiers before
Black Hawk cold-load training as part of Exercise Balikatan 2026 at Cagayan North International
Airport, Lal-lo, Philippines, April 21, 2026. Cold-load training ensures soldiers can safely enter
and exit the aircraft during operations. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the
Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military that represents the strength of our alliance,
improves our capable combined force, and demonstrates our commitment to regional peace
and prosperity. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Peter Bannister)
| Date Taken: | 04.21.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.24.2026 07:10 |
| Photo ID: | 9637240 |
| VIRIN: | 260421-A-FU572-5093 |
| Resolution: | 7120x4749 |
| Size: | 5.72 MB |
| Location: | PH |
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