From front, Philippine Coast Guard Parola-class patrol vessel BRP Cape San Agustin (MRRV 4408), U.S. Coast Guard Legend-class cutter USCGC Midgett (WMSL 757), Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Murasame-class destroyer JS Ikazuchi (DD 107) and Royal Australian Navy Anzac-class frigate HMAS Toowoomba (FFH 156) cruise in formation during a group sail exercise for Exercise Balikatan 2026 in the South China Sea, April 28, 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: | 04.28.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.01.2026 08:01 |
| Photo ID: | 9653239 |
| VIRIN: | 260428-N-DC740-1127 |
| Resolution: | 5145x2894 |
| Size: | 3.06 MB |
| Location: | SOUTH CHINA SEA |
| Web Views: | 26 |
| Downloads: | 8 |
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