A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 40th Airlift Squadron is staged at Itbayat Airport prior to airlifting U.S. Soldiers and Armed Forces of the Philippines servicemembers in support of Exercise Balikatan 2026 at Itbayat, 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. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)
| Date Taken: | 04.25.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.27.2026 17:44 |
| Photo ID: | 9643670 |
| VIRIN: | 260425-F-BO786-1614 |
| Resolution: | 5976x3362 |
| Size: | 3.7 MB |
| Location: | ITBAYAT, PH |
| Web Views: | 12 |
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