U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. David Nelson, left, chief of staff of Joint U.S. Military Assistance Group,
and Lt. Col. Ashley Jung, center, deputy joint director of intelligence (J2), Task Force
Philippines, speak to 21st Air Expeditionary Wing leadership during Exercise Balikatan 2026 at
Manila, Philippines on April 23, 2026. Task Force-Philippines coordinates and synchronizes
joint U.S. military support to the Armed Forces of the Philippines to achieve unity of effort
enhancing AFP’s ability to achieve military, frequently collaborating with JUSMAG, enhancing
partner air force capabilities through training, joint exercises and strengthening alliances and
ensuring regional interoperability. 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 Alondra Cristobal Hernandez)
| Date Taken: | 04.22.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.11.2026 18:04 |
| Photo ID: | 9673614 |
| VIRIN: | 260423-F-CP864-1012 |
| Resolution: | 6048x3114 |
| Size: | 3.33 MB |
| Location: | PH |
| Web Views: | 13 |
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