U.S. Army Sgt. Austin Defreitas, an infantryman assigned to 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Mobile Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, wears First-Person View goggles piloting a drone during Exercise Balikatan 2026 at La Paz Sand Dunes, Laoag City, Philippines, April 25, 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. Army illustration by Staff Sgt. Jameson Harris) (Any depiction of U.S. Soldiers or units does not constitute endorsement by the Army or the Department of War.)
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| Date Taken: | 04.26.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.27.2026 07:39 |
| Photo ID: | 9641740 |
| VIRIN: | 260424-A-KP870-1052 |
| Resolution: | 1620x1080 |
| Size: | 576.41 KB |
| Location: | LAOAG CITY, PH |
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