U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Gabriel Estevez, a Black Hawk crew chief assigned to Task Force Saber,
25th Combat Aviation Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, signals Australian Army soldiers during
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: | 9637293 |
| VIRIN: | 260420-A-FU572-1256 |
| Resolution: | 8025x4514 |
| Size: | 6.25 MB |
| Location: | PH |
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