U.S. Navy Cmdr. Adam Peeples, right, commanding officer of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), speaks with Philippine Navy Capt. Ryan Bakabak, commander, Task Force 80, during the pre-sail conference for Exercise Balikatan 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. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John B. Hetherington)
| Date Taken: | 04.22.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.27.2026 04:45 |
| Photo ID: | 9641626 |
| VIRIN: | 260423-N-DC740-1046 |
| Resolution: | 3254x2603 |
| Size: | 1.86 MB |
| Location: | SUBIC BAY, PH |
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