Members of the Philippine Coast Guard watch as a small unmanned aircraft system is launched off the flight deck of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Munro during a maritime engagement Aug. 31, 2021, in the West Philippine Sea. Operating under the tactical control of U.S. 7th Fleet, the cutter and crew are engaging in professional exchanges and capacity-building exercises with partner nations and are patrolling and conducting operations as directed. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Marine Corps Sgt. Kevin G. Rivas)