U.S. Coast Guard strengthens historic relationship with Philippines during landmark visit to Tacloban
The crew of USCGC Frederick Hatch (WPC 1143) take a moment for a photo at the memorial ceremony commemorating the 79th anniversary of the Leyte Gulf landing on Oct. 20, 2023. In a historic first, the USCGC Frederick Hatch (WPC 1143) visited Tacloban, Philippines, from Oct. 19 to 23, 2023, and the crew conducted engagements marking a significant milestone in the enduring relationship between the United States and the Philippines. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Lt. Anna Vaccaro)