Philippine Air Force Lt. Col. Alexander Ilagan, 600th Air Base Group deputy commander, left, greets
Col. Paul Julian, 21st Air Expeditionary Wing deputy commander, right, trade patches during Exercise
Balikatan 2026 at Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 21, 2026. Patch swapping is a long-standing military
tradition that symbolizes the exchange of camaraderie, mutual respect and shared mission commitment
between partnered forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adrien Tran)
| Date Taken: | 04.21.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.29.2026 07:39 |
| Photo ID: | 9645167 |
| VIRIN: | 260421-F-BR206-1161 |
| Resolution: | 5267x3511 |
| Size: | 5.14 MB |
| Location: | PH |
| Web Views: | 2 |
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