Welcoming Ceremony Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III is escorted by Lt. Gen. Erickson Gloria, Vice Chief of the Staff Armed Forces of the Philippines, during a welcoming ceremony at the Philippine Ministry of Defense, Manila, Philippines, July 30, 2021. Austin is on a week-long trip to reaffirm defense relationships and conduct bilateral meetings with senior officials in Vietnam, Singapore and Manila, Philippines. SHARE IMAGE: Download Image: Full Size (1.67 MB) Photo By: Chad McNeeley, DOD VIRIN: 210730-D-TT977-0025.JPG Photo Gallery