From front, Philippine Navy Jose Rizal-class guided-missile frigate BRP Antonio Luna (FFG
15), the Royal Canadian Navy Halifax-class frigate HMCS Charlottetown (FFH 339), and U.S. Navy Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) steam in formation during a group sail exercise as part of 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. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Manuel A. Serrano)
| Date Taken: | 05.01.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.01.2026 11:53 |
| Photo ID: | 9653944 |
| VIRIN: | 260428-M-SH393-2042 |
| Resolution: | 4368x2912 |
| Size: | 3.96 MB |
| Location: | SOUTH CHINA SEA |
| Web Views: | 10 |
| Downloads: | 1 |
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