Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Maj. Kazuya Akishima, left, company commander of the 2nd Infantry company, 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment Force rides in a M1301 Infantry Squad Vehicle alongside U.S. Soldiers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Mobile Brigade, 25th Infantry Division during a reconnaissance mission as part of Exercise Balikatan 2026 at La Paz Sand Dunes, Laoag City, Philippines, April 29, 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. Army photo by Sgt. Nathan Arellano Tlaczani)
| Date Taken: | 04.29.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.01.2026 08:56 |
| Photo ID: | 9653264 |
| VIRIN: | 260429-A-AQ215-1017 |
| Resolution: | 8192x5464 |
| Size: | 11.13 MB |
| Location: | LAOAG, LUZON, PH |
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