180713-N-OU129-097 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 13, 2018) Philippine Navy ship BRP Tarlac (LD-601) and Beechcraft King Air TC-90 conduct a search and rescue evolution with the USNS Millinocket (T-EPF 3) during the at-sea portion of Maritime Training Activity (MTA) Sama Sama 2018. The week-long engagement focuses on the full spectrum of naval capabilities and is designed to strengthen the close partnership between both navies while cooperatively ensuring maritime security, stability and prosperity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Fulton/Released) Stock Photo