U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division and 5th Security Force Assistance Brigade converse with members of the Veterans Association of the Philippines at the commemorative ceremony for the 80th Anniversary of the Battle for Manila, at Adamson University, Manila, Philippines, Feb. 3, 2025. U.S. and Filipino forces fought to liberate Manila from Japanese occupation in one of the fiercest urban battles of World War II. 80 years later, U.S. and Filipino forces rejoined on the hallowed grounds, reaffirming the two nations enduring friendship and commitment to freedom. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Elizabeth DeGroot)