Multinational defense leaders meet in Manila, talk ‘free, open’ Indo-Pacific [Image 2 of 4]

PHILIPPINES

08.26.2023

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Belen Saldana 

Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet   

MANILA, Philippines (Aug. 27, 2023) Commander U.S. 7th Fleet Vice Admiral Karl Thomas; Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Commander-in-Chief Self-Defense Fleet Vice Adm. SAITO Akira; Philippine Navy Flag Officer in Command Vice Adm. Toribio Adaci; and Philippine Fleet Commander Rear Adm. Renato David conduct staff talks in Manila, Philippines, Aug. 27. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Belen Saldana)

• Date Taken: 08.26.2023
• Date Posted: 08.29.2023 02:52
• Photo ID: 7994443
• VIRIN: 230827-N-FA353-1008
• Resolution: 5373x3838
• Size: 1.41 MB
• Location: PH