MANILA, Philippines (Oct. 4, 2023) Command Master Chief Eliza Rubic, command master chief of the guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105), participates in an open forum discussion during a Women, Peace, and Security Forum of Maritime Training Activity (MTA) Sama Sama 2023, Oct. 4, 2023. MTA Sama Sama is a multilateral exercise including forces from Philippines, the United States, Australia, France, Japan, Canada and the United Kingdom designed to promote regional security cooperation, enhance maritime interoperability, and maintain and strengthen maritime partnerships. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Lynch)