U.S. Navy Ensign Laureleiy Allison, repair officer aboard Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), uses a laser range finder to measure the distance to Royal Canadian Navy ship MV Asterix as Ashland pulls alongside for a replenishment-at-sea during Exercise Balikatan 2026 in the South China Sea, 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. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John B. Hetherington)
| Date Taken: | 04.29.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.03.2026 21:52 |
| Photo ID: | 9658625 |
| VIRIN: | 260429-N-DC740-1013 |
| Resolution: | 4383x3506 |
| Size: | 2.67 MB |
| Location: | SOUTH CHINA SEA |
| Web Views: | 4 |
| Downloads: | 2 |
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