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U.S. Army Green Berets assigned to the 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne) and Philippine operators from the First Scout Ranger Regiment load on a CH-47 Chinook from 25th Combat Aviation Brigade during Exercise Balikatan 2026 at Calayan Island, Philippines, April 30, 2026. Green Berets and Philippine operators from the FSRR conducted a simulated direct action hostage rescue mission using two CH-47 Chinook helicopters as an air assault platform. 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. Army photo by Sgt. John Bae)
This photo was altered for security purposes in accordance with USSOCOM Manual 360-1.
| Date Taken: | 04.30.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.05.2026 19:41 |
| Photo ID: | 9661965 |
| VIRIN: | 260430-A-YB388-1377 |
| Resolution: | 6258x4172 |
| Size: | 5.56 MB |
| Location: | PH |
| Web Views: | 38 |
| Downloads: | 5 |
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