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    21st AEW showcases sUAS capabilities at Balikatan 2026 [Image 5 of 7]

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    Two U.S. Air Force personnel in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are engaged in what appears to be a briefing or site assessment outdoors. The central figure, identified by name tape as 'ADEPECHA,' is pointing in a specific direction while speaking to another service member named 'FENLANDER.' The setting appears to be an outdoor work or construction site in a tropical environment.

    PHILIPPINES

    05.06.2026

    Photo by Senior Airman Adrien Tran 

    7th Bomb Wing

    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Adedayo Adepegba, Air Force Research Laboratory Project Arc engineer, right, speaks to Capt. Justin Friedlander, 21st Air Expeditionary Wing civil engineer officer, left, about small Unmanned Aircraft Systems capabilities during Exercise Balikatan 2026 at Basa Air Base, Philippines, May 7, 2026. Project Arc is a grassroots effort that embeds scientists, engineers and technologists directly within operational units to rapidly solve the technical challenges encountered in the field. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen our ironclad alliance, improve our capable combined force and demonstrate our commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Adrien Tran)

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    Date Taken: 05.06.2026
    Date Posted: 06.16.2026 21:57
    Photo ID: 9748025
    VIRIN: 260507-F-BR206-1123
    Resolution: 6192x4128
    Size: 4.67 MB
    Location: PH
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    A person wearing military camouflage uniform is handling a drone stored inside a hard-shell carrying case. The case contains what appears to be a DJI Phantom-series quadcopter drone along with associated batteries and accessories. The scene takes place outdoors on a dirt/gravel surface.
    A person in military camouflage uniform and boonie hat holds a quadcopter drone toward the camera in an outdoor setting. The drone features a multi-lens camera gimbal system and four propeller arms with blue LED indicators. The background shows sandy terrain, green vegetation, and a partly cloudy sky.
    A white consumer quadcopter drone is captured mid-flight against a partly cloudy blue sky. The drone appears to be in active flight with its four propellers spinning, evidenced by the motion blur on the blades. The image is a close-up shot with a shallow depth of field, keeping the drone sharp while the background remains softly blurred.
    A group of military personnel from at least two different forces are gathered outdoors, examining what appears to be a drone controller or similar electronic device. A U.S. Air Force servicemember in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is centrally positioned, holding a white drone remote controller, while personnel in blue digital camouflage uniforms observe. The interaction suggests a joint training exercise or equipment demonstration.
    Two U.S. Air Force personnel in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are engaged in what appears to be a briefing or site assessment outdoors. The central figure, identified by name tape as 'ADEPECHA,' is pointing in a specific direction while speaking to another service member named 'FENLANDER.' The setting appears to be an outdoor work or construction site in a tropical environment.
    A person in military camouflage attire and a boonie hat stands on a paved surface, facing away from the camera while observing a small quadcopter drone in flight. The scene appears to be an outdoor military or training environment with a blue tarp shelter structure visible to the right. The image has a hazy, atmospheric quality suggesting dust or smoke in the air.
    A military personnel in camouflage uniform is holding a small consumer drone (appears to be a DJI Mavic-type quadcopter) at shoulder height, looking upward, likely preparing to launch or recover it. The individual is wearing a wide-brim boonie hat and sunglasses in an outdoor dusty environment. The scene appears to be at a forward operating base or military compound with structures and trees visible in the background.

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