CEBU, Philippines (Oct.11, 2022) Vice Adm. Karl Thomas, commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, and Rear Adm. Nichols Driz, commander, Philippine Fleet, both sign terms of reference for staff-to-staff talks in Cebu, Philippines. Sama Sama-Lumbas is a multilateral exercise and includes forces from Philippines, the United States, Australia, France, Japan, and the United Kingdom designed to promote regional security cooperation, maintain and strengthen maritime partnerships, and enhance maritime interoperability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jomark A. Almazan)