U.S., the Philippines Conduct Maritime Cooperative Activity

SOUTH CHINA SEA - From left, the first-in-class Philippine Navy (PN) guided-missile frigate BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG-06), and the Parola-class Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) patrol vessels BRP Cabra (MRRV-4409) and BRP Suluan (MRRV-4406) steam in formation for a photo exercise with the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) during 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)