191014-N-UA460-0037 PUERTO PRINCESA, Philippines (Oct. 14, 2019) Leaders from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Philippine Navy and U.S. Navy sit on stage together during the opening ceremony for Maritime Training Activity (MTA) Sama Sama. Now in its third year, MTA Sama Sama includes forces from Japan, Philippines and the United States, and is designed to promote regional security cooperation, maintain and strengthen maritime partnerships, and enhance maritime interoperability. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Greg Johnson/Released)