A U.S. Army Soldier assigned to the 25th Infantry Division maintains security during a patrol lane exercise as part of the Jungle Operations Training Course (JOTC) at Fort Magsaysay, Philippines, May 3, 2026. JOTC is a key component of Exercise Balikatan 2026, designed to prepare Soldiers for the rigors of operating in a tropical environment. 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. Taylor Gray)
| Date Taken: | 05.03.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.07.2026 02:23 |
| Photo ID: | 9667659 |
| VIRIN: | 260502-A-YX677-1001 |
| Resolution: | 6918x5414 |
| Size: | 4.36 MB |
| Location: | FORT MAGSAYSAY, PH |
| Web Views: | 7 |
| Downloads: | 2 |
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