Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT)

MUARA, Brunei (Oct. 3, 2011)1 of 4

Lt. William Jourdan, left, embarked aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105), gives a tour of an MH-60R helicopter to Sailors from the Royal Brunei Navy during a Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2011. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joshua Keim (Released) 111003-N-VH839-068

MUARA, Brunei (Oct. 4, 2011)2 of 4

Chief Fire Controlman Sandra Valdez, left, and Fire Controlman Tanysha Brown, both assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105), speak with a Royal Brunei Navy officer during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2011. U.S. and Brunei female sailors met to discuss service in their respective navies. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and to enhance force readiness. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jessica Bidwell (Released) 111004-N-KK935-024

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 5, 2011)3 of 4

The guided-missile destroyers USS Dewey (DDG 105), front, and USS Pinckney (DDG 91) transit together during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2011. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joshua Keim (Released) 111005-N-VH839-236

MUARA, Brunei (Oct. 4, 2011)4 of 4

Lt. j.g. Artemas Richardson, a public affairs officer aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105), watches 5th grade students from Royal Brunei Navy Primary School operate the ship's steering console during a tour of the bridge. The tour was part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2011. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and to enhance force readiness. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Mike Morley (Released) 111004-N-VP123-071