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Philippine Air Force Col. Alfred Sarmiento, 5th Fighter Wing director of operations, delivers the opening remarks for the closing ceremony of exercise Cope Thunder 23-2 at Clark Air Base, Philippines, July 21, 2023. Exercises like these enhance capability and interoperability, while strengthening trust between like-minded nations to ensure the air, maritime, cyber, and space domains remain open to all nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Cooper)