U.S. Army Pvt. Ashley Castillo, left, a combat engineer assigned to 65th Engineer Battalion, 25th Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade, lifts concertina wire onto c-wire fence posts with Philippine soldiers during Exercise Balikatan 2026 in Laoag City, 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. Army photo by Spc. Hunter Carpenter)
| Date Taken: | 04.28.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.07.2026 06:56 |
| Photo ID: | 9668300 |
| VIRIN: | 260429-A-CK914-1050 |
| Resolution: | 5666x3777 |
| Size: | 2.13 MB |
| Location: | LAOAG, LUZON, PH |
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