From left, Philippine Navy Jose Rizal-class guided-missile frigate BRP Antonio Luna (FFG
15), Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Murasame-class destroyer JS kazuchi (DD 107), U.S. Coast Guard Legend-class cutter USC Midgett (WMSL 757), and Royal Australian Navy Anzac-class frigate HMAS Toowoomba (FFH 156) transit in formation during the group sail exercise for Exercise Balikatan 2026 in the South China Sea, April 24, 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. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Manuel A. Serrano)
| Date Taken: | 05.01.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.01.2026 11:23 |
| Photo ID: | 9653844 |
| VIRIN: | 260424-M-SH393-1493 |
| Resolution: | 5185x3457 |
| Size: | 3.54 MB |
| Location: | SOUTH CHINA SEA |
| Web Views: | 6 |
| Downloads: | 1 |
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