MANILA, Philippines (Oct. 4, 2023) U.S. Navy Lt. Briana McDaniel, left, staff judge advocate for Region Legal Service Office Western Pacific, delivers remarks during a legal subject matter expert exchange as part of Maritime Training Activity (MTA) Sama Sama 2023, Oct. 4, 2023. MTA Sama Sama is a multilateral exercise including forces from the Philippines, 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 1st Class Greg Johnson)