U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sergio Chavarin, left, and Senior Airman Richard Johnson, both loadmasters assigned to the 40th Airlift Squadron, review load procedures for a U.S. Army Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System pod mid-flight on a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft in support of Exercise Balikatan 2026 near Clark Air Base, 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. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)
| Date Taken: | 04.29.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.02.2026 09:40 |
| Photo ID: | 9656077 |
| VIRIN: | 260429-F-BO786-1039 |
| Resolution: | 5524x3683 |
| Size: | 3.44 MB |
| Location: | CLARK AIR BASE, PH |
| Web Views: | 12 |
| Downloads: | 3 |
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