A U.S. Air Force Airman, with Air Force Special Operations Command, fires an M4A1
Carbine downrange during combined range training with Philippine special operations
forces as a part of Exercise Balikatan 2026 at Cerab, Philippines, April 21, 2026.
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. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew J. Wisher)
This photo was altered for security purposes in accordance with USSOCOM Manual 360-
1.
| Date Taken: | 04.20.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.26.2026 20:58 |
| Photo ID: | 9640710 |
| VIRIN: | 260420-F-SS704-5348 |
| Resolution: | 2048x1365 |
| Size: | 768.93 KB |
| Location: | TARLAC, LUZON, PH |
| Web Views: | 8 |
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