From left, U.S. Air Force Col. Justin Diehl, 317th Airlift Wing commander, Capt. Jacob Chappell and 1st Lt. Jacob Faigin, both pilots with 40th Airlift Squadrons, all monitor flight controls on a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft during a flight as part of Exercise Balikatan 2026 over Cagayan, 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 17:42 |
| Photo ID: | 9643683 |
| VIRIN: | 260425-F-BO786-1825 |
| Resolution: | 5895x3930 |
| Size: | 4.61 MB |
| Location: | LAL-LO, PH |
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