Philippine military Chief Gen. Romeo Brawner, left, has the "Balikatan" patch from U.S. Charge d' Affaires, Ad interim Y. Robert Ewing during the opening ceremonies of the joint military exercise dubbed "Balikatan" or "Shoulder to Shoulder," Monday, April 20, 2026, at Camp Aguinaldo military headquarters in Quezon city, Philippines. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)