Maj. Light Shin, 173rd Airborne Brigade chaplain, looks
Maj. Light Shin, 173rd Airborne Brigade chaplain, looks into an artillery barrel during a tour of Corregidor Island, Philippines, Feb. 19, 2020. Members of the 173rd AB and 317th Airlift Wing toured the island ... More
U.S. and Filipino flags wave near grounds where Soldiers
U.S. and Filipino flags wave near grounds where Soldiers from the 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment landed during the retaking of Corregidor Island in 1945. The 317th Troop Carrier Group flew 51 Douglas C-47 Sk... More
Airmen from the 317th Airlift Wing look at a building
Airmen from the 317th Airlift Wing look at a building used during World War II during a tour of Corregidor Island, Philippines, Feb. 19, 2020. The building was used to house service members, and withstood multi... More
Col. Jeffrey Menasco, 317th Airlift Wing commander,
Col. Jeffrey Menasco, 317th Airlift Wing commander, walks down a tunnel as he tours Corregidor Island, Philippines, Feb. 19, 2020. The tunnel led to storage areas that were used for ammunition. (U.S. Air Force ... More
A tour guide explains to U.S. service members how an
A tour guide explains to U.S. service members how an artillery holder was used as they toured Corregidor Island, Philippines, Feb. 19, 2020. The area had multiple artillery cannons used to defend the island. (U... More
Airmen from the 317th Airlift Wing look at a landmark
Airmen from the 317th Airlift Wing look at a landmark in the Pacific War Memorial Museum during a tour of Corregidor Island, Philippines, Feb. 19, 2020. The memorial has three main features: the Dome of Peace, ... More
A tour guide provides information to Airmen as they
A tour guide provides information to Airmen as they tour Corregidor Island, Philippines, Feb. 19, 2020. Members of the 173rd Airborne Brigade and 317th Airlift Wing toured the island after participating in a ce... More
Corregidor Island served as the Philippines immediate
Corregidor Island served as the Philippines immediate harbor defense against enemy warships entering Manila Bay during previous conflicts. The 317th Troop Carrier Group flew 51 Douglas C-47 Skytrain aircraft to... More
An Airman with the 317th Airlift Wing takes a picture
An Airman with the 317th Airlift Wing takes a picture of old artillery during a tour of Corregidor Island, Philippines, Feb. 19, 2020. During World War II, Corregidor Island played an important role during the ... More