Philippine Army Maj. Romeo Gumiran, left, an infantry officer, and Lt. Col. Virgilio Perez, executive officer, both with the 503rd Infantry Brigade, attend a staff meeting with 25th Infantry
leaders for an upcoming counter-landing live-fire exercise as part of Exercise Balikatan 2026 at La Paz Sand Dunes, Laoag City, Philippines, April 25, 2026. The meeting served as an opportunity to align planning efforts between the 25th ID and the 503rd Infantry Brigade.
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)
| Date Taken: | 04.25.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.29.2026 08:49 |
| Photo ID: | 9647940 |
| VIRIN: | 260425-A-MA645-2001 |
| Resolution: | 7695x5133 |
| Size: | 9.41 MB |
| Location: | LAOAG, LUZON, PH |
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