U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Munro’s Commanding Officer Capt. Blake Novak and members of the Philippine Coast Guard stand on the deck of the Munro in the West Philippine Sea, Aug. 31, 2021. Coast Guard members aboard the Munro and the Philippine Coast Guard participated in bilateral operations and exercises that included maritime domain awareness drills and small boat operations. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Aidan Cooney)