Official websites use .mil
Secure .mil websites use HTTPS
Fromt front, Philippine Coast Guard Parola-class patrol vessel BRP Cape San Agustin (MRRV 4408), U.S. Coast Guard Legend-class cutter USCGC Midgett (WMSL 757), Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Murasame-class destroyer JS Ikazuchi (DD 107) and Royal Australian Navy Anzac-class frigate HMAS Toowoomba (FFH 156) cruise in formation during a group sail exercise for Exercise Balikatan 2026 in the South China Sea, April 28, 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. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John B. Hetherington)
CAMERA
N/A
LENS
APERTURE
SHUTTERSPEED
ISO
No camera details available.
This photograph is considered public domain and has been cleared for release. If you would like to republish please give the photographer appropriate credit. Further, any commercial or non-commercial use of this photograph or any other DoD image must be made in compliance with guidance found at https://www.dimoc.mil/resources/limitations, which pertains to intellectual property restrictions (e.g., copyright and trademark, including the use of official emblems, insignia, names and slogans), warnings regarding use of images of identifiable personnel, appearance of endorsement, and related matters.