“The rotational, non-kinetic, jointly staffed coordination element enhances Philippine-led Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept capabilities through planning, interoperability, and synchronization of operations, activities, and investments in the Philippines.”

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Learning about the struggles that these sailors have to endure on the daily has been the highlight of my coverage by far. I hope that this report conveyed these challenges to its readers. 3/3 END

Prior to this assignment, I mostly covered industry and trade shows. My only experience with the South China Sea was with press releases and research. Seeing it up close unlocked a new perspective and helped my understanding of the issue. 2/3