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Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink is greeted by Philippine air force Commanding General Lt. Gen. Arthur Cordura outside of the Philippines Air Force Headquarters in Manila, Philippines, July 29, 2025. During his bilateral engagements, Meink emphasized the importance of deepening defense ties and advancing multilateral coordination across the Indo-Pacific. Discussions included enhancing joint interoperability, regional deterrence and shared efforts to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (Courtesy Photo)