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U.S. Soldiers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 3rd Mobile Brigade, 25th Infantry Division and Philippine Army soldiers assigned to 54th Infantry “Magilas” Battalion, 5th Infantry Division rest during a tactical foot march to Itbayat Airport as part of Exercise Balikatan 2026 at Itbayat, Philippines, April 24, 2026. U.S. Soldiers, Philippine Army soldiers, and Australian Army soldiers assigned to 5th/7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment conducted a long-range maritime air assault, secured an airfield, and maintained defensive security to protect incoming air assets. 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 Sgt. Elijah Magaña)
| Date Taken: | 04.24.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.27.2026 08:49 |
| Photo ID: | 9641836 |
| VIRIN: | 260424-A-VC863-1312 |
| Resolution: | 6048x4032 |
| Size: | 7.98 MB |
| Location: | ITBAYAT, PH |
| Web Views: | 10 |
| Downloads: | 3 |
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