Balikatan 2026: 317th AW brings I MEF fuel systems to Basco, Philippines
U.S. Air Force Capt. John Toohey, left, and Capt. Madeleine Knapp, both pilots assigned to the 40th Airlift Squadron, taxi a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft to deliver fuel systems to U.S. Marines in support of Exercise Balikatan 2026, Batan Island, Philippines, April 20, 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)