From left, Philippine Army Maj. Gen. Francisco F. Lorenzo, Philippines Exercise Director; Mr. Y. Robert Ewing, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires, a.i.; Hon. Gilberto S. Teodoro Jr., the secretary of national defense for the Philippines; Philippine Army Gen. Romeo S. Brawner Jr., chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines; and U.S. Navy Adm. Samuel J. Paparo Jr., commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, pose for a photo during the closing ceremony of Exercise Balikatan 2026 at Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, May 8, 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. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mary Murray)
| Date Taken: | 05.08.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.08.2026 04:05 |
| Photo ID: | 9671162 |
| VIRIN: | 260508-F-ON091-1445 |
| Resolution: | 5098x3392 |
| Size: | 2.68 MB |
| Location: | PH |
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