U.S., the Philippines Conduct Maritime Cooperative Activity

From right, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Parola-class patrol vessel BRP Cabra (MRRV-4409), the first-in-class Philippine Navy (PN) guided-missile frigate BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG-06), and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Parola-class patrol vessel BRP Suluan (MRRV-4406), steam ahead of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) for a photo exercise during bilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity in the South China Sea, July 16, 2025. Curtis Wilbur is assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Mark Bergado)