U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Estevan Castillo, left, and Airman 1st Class David Wiley, both loadmasters assigned to the 40th Airlift Squadron, tie-down a U.S. Army M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System to a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft in support of Exercise Balikatan 2026 at Clark Air Base, Philippines, 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. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)
| Date Taken: | 04.28.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.02.2026 09:33 |
| Photo ID: | 9655924 |
| VIRIN: | 260428-F-BO786-1163 |
| Resolution: | 5729x3819 |
| Size: | 4.82 MB |
| Location: | CLARK AIR BASE, PH |
| Web Views: | 12 |
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