As in the past, the US continues to use the Philippines as a docking station for its ships and troops--not only those operating in the Asia-Pacific but also those deployed in the Middle East and North Africa.
Tulad noong nakaraan, ginagamit pa rin ng US ang Pilipinas bilang daungan ng kanilang mga barko at tropa, hindi lamang yaong saklaw ng operasyon nito sa Asia-Pacific, kundi maging yaong nag-ooperasyon sa Middle East at North Africa.