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    Balikatan 2026: U.S., JSDF coordinate for counter landing live-fire exercise in the Philippines [Image 3 of 5]

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    Balikatan 2026: U.S., JSDF coordinate for counter landing live-fire exercise in the Philippines

    LAOAG, LUZON, PHILIPPINES

    04.26.2026

    Photo by Sgt. Duke Edwards 

    25th Infantry Division   

    Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 2nd Lt. Miyajima Akira, left, an anti-tank platoon leader assigned to the Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment, discusses battle positions for an upcoming counter landing live-fire exercise as part of Exercise Balikatan 2026 at La Paz Sand Dunes, Laoag City, Philippines, April 26, 2026. The meeting facilitated a shared understanding between the 25th Infantry Division and JGSDF roles throughout the counter land live-fire exercise and clarified each unit’s role in the exercise. 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. Duke Edwards)

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    Date Taken: 04.26.2026
    Date Posted: 04.29.2026 08:28
    Photo ID: 9647861
    VIRIN: 260426-A-MA645-1004
    Resolution: 7308x4874
    Size: 7.95 MB
    Location: LAOAG, LUZON, PH

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