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Two Philippine military officers walk with the U.S. Chief of Naval Operations.

Indo-Pacific Partnership

From left, Philippine navy Vice Adm. Robert Empredad, chief of naval operations; Philippine Marine Corps Col. Ricardo D. Petrola, assistant chief of naval staff for civil military operations; and U.S. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John M. Richardson walk past an honor cordon during Richardson’s visit to Manila, Oct. 29, 2018. The CNO’s visit focused on U.S. and Philippine maritime domain awareness and naval capabilities, and the importance of the U.S.-Philippine alliance to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Elliott Fabrizio

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