Lt. Gen. Duane D. Thiessen, left, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, along with Maj. Gen. Renato David, vice commander of the Philippine Army, greet each soldier in formation during Thiessen’s visit to the Philippines, Sept. 15. During his visit, Thiessen met with the U.S. ambassador, U.S. and Filipino military officials, and component commanders from the Armed Forces of the Philippines. - Lt. Gen. Duane D. Thiessen, left, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, along with Maj. Gen. Renato David, vice commander of the Philippine Army, greet each soldier in formation during Thiessen’s visit to the Philippines, Sept. 15. During his visit, Thiessen met with the U.S. ambassador, U.S. and Filipino military officials, and component commanders from the Armed Forces of the Philippines.