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Philippine Air Force Lt. Gen. Aristotle Gonzalez, left, commander of Northern Luzon Command, pins the
Armed Forces of the Philippines Military Merit Medal on U.S. Air Force Capt. Sydney Pasterski, a pilot
assigned to the 40th Airlift Squadron, and mission commander for Balikatan 2026, for her service in
support of Exercise Balikatan 2026 at Camp General Servillano A. Aquino, Philippines, May 5, 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 Senior Airman
Jade M. Caldwell)
| Date Taken: | 05.04.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.11.2026 18:04 |
| Photo ID: | 9673589 |
| VIRIN: | 260505-F-BO786-1168 |
| Resolution: | 5622x3748 |
| Size: | 6.01 MB |
| Location: | PH |
| Web Views: | 16 |
| Downloads: | 1 |
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Balikatan 2026: 317th AW Airmen awarded Philippine Military Merit Medal
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