190320-N-IO414-1048 MANILA, Philippines (March 20, 2019) Lt. Cmdr. Fred Crayton, commanding officer of the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Chief (MCM 14), speaks with media representatives during a tour of the ship’s pilot house. Chief is visiting Manila while operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to work with their Philippine navy counterparts to strengthen regional security and stability, and enhance interoperability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jordan Crouch/Released)