U.S. Sailors assigned to Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) chock and chain a Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) SH-60K Seahawk, assigned to JMSDF Murasame-class destroyer JS Ikazuchi (DD 107), on the flight deck during Exercise Balikatan 2026 in the South China Sea, April 27, 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. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John B. Hetherington)
| Date Taken: | 04.27.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.01.2026 08:01 |
| Photo ID: | 9653191 |
| VIRIN: | 260427-N-DC740-1169 |
| Resolution: | 5742x3230 |
| Size: | 3.88 MB |
| Location: | SOUTH CHINA SEA |
| Web Views: | 2 |
| Downloads: | 2 |
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