U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the Pacific Air Forces pose for a group photo 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: | 9673615 |
| VIRIN: | 260423-F-CP864-1029 |
| Resolution: | 6048x4024 |
| Size: | 3.68 MB |
| Location: | PH |
| Web Views: | 7 |
| Downloads: | 2 |
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