PALS 25: Closing Ceremony

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. James Glynn, left, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, receives the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium 25 flag from U.S. Navy Adm. Stephen Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, during the closing ceremony at the 11th iteration of PALS, Manila, Philippines, July 10, 2025. Bringing together experts and leaders from across the Indo-Pacific, PALS fosters collaboration among Allied and partner amphibious and maritime forces to share knowledge and recent operational insights. This year’s symposium hosted senior leaders from 23 participating nations who are committed to a free and open Indo-Pacific, with the objective of strengthening and developing regional relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Moses S. Lopez Franco)