180709-N-OU129-128 SAN FERNANDO CITY, Philippines (July 9, 2018) Rear Adm. Joey Tynch, commander of Task Force 73, delivers remarks during the opening ceremony of Maritime Training Activity (MTA) Sama Sama 2018. The week-long engagement focuses on the full spectrum of naval capabilities and is designed to strengthen the close partnership between the U.S. and Philippine navies while cooperatively ensuring maritime security, stability and prosperity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Fulton/Released)