U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael Aldridge, center, the commanding officer of the Combined Joint Civil-Military Operations Task Force, gives a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal to Lance Cpl. Christan Covarrubias, a combat engineer assigned to the 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group during Exercise Balikatan 2026 in Tibulao, Philippines, May 6, 2026. Covarrubias received the award for his exceptional work and impact during the construction of a multi-purpose facility as part of an engineering civic action program supporting Exercise Balikatan. 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. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mia Ocampo)
| Date Taken: | 05.06.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.07.2026 20:30 |
| Photo ID: | 9668529 |
| VIRIN: | 260506-M-NM916-1559 |
| Resolution: | 6601x4403 |
| Size: | 2.59 MB |
| Location: | TIBULAO, PH |
| Web Views: | 3 |
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