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A U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command operator opens his hard-shelled protective case to prepare his weapon for a full mission profile during Exercise Balikatan 2026 at Cerab, Philippines, April 30, 2026. This FMP validated the combined force’s ability to integrate capabilities and execute crisis and contingency response operations in theater. 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 Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo)
This photo was altered for security purposes in accordance with USSOCOM Manual 360-1.
| Date Taken: | 04.29.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.06.2026 20:59 |
| Photo ID: | 9667486 |
| VIRIN: | 260430-F-KO634-1084 |
| Resolution: | 5854x3895 |
| Size: | 1.37 MB |
| Location: | PH |
| Web Views: | 6 |
| Downloads: | 2 |
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