Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti speaks with U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson in Manila, July 26, 2024. During Franchetti’s visit to the Philippines she emphasized the ironclad alliance between the U.S. and the Philippines, and the U.S. Navy’s commitment to freedom, security, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class William Spears)