An Australian Army soldier, assigned to Charlie Company, 5th/7th Battalion, Royal
Australian Regiment, counts personnel as they enter a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter
during U.S. Army led 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 07:09 |
| Photo ID: | 9637274 |
| VIRIN: | 260421-A-FU572-4974 |
| Resolution: | 5464x5464 |
| Size: | 6.2 MB |
| Location: | PH |
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