Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT)

110517-N-WL717-131 GULF OF THAILAND (May 17, 2011) The guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) leads a formation of U.S. and Royal Thai Navy ships, flanked by the guided-missile frigate USS Reuben James (FFG 57) and HTMS Phuttalertlanapalai and followed by HTMS Taksin, HTMS Khirirat, and HTMS Sukhotai as they transit the Gulf of Thailand during Cooperation Afloat and Readiness Training (CARAT) Thailand 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 Ensign Lily Daniels/Released)

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110517-N-VA590-098 SATTAHIP, Thailand (May 17, 2011) Navy Diver 1st Class Dale Park, center, assigned to Southwest Regional Maintenance Center, jumps into a dive training pool for training with Royal Thai Navy divers during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 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 1st Class Jose Lopez Jr./Released)

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101027-N-5773W-483 SIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia (Oct. 27, 2010) Musician 3rd Class Christopher Kopp performs at Preas Sihanoukville High School during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Cambodia 2010. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Robert Wrenn/Released)

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101027-N-5773W-458 SIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia (Oct. 27, 2010) The U.S. 7th Fleet Band, Orient Express, performs at Preas Sihanoukville High School during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Cambodia 2010. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Robert Wrenn/Released)

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101027-N-9156C-004 REAM, Cambodia (Oct. 27, 2010) Cmdr. Thomas Allen, a physician serving with a reserve component unit, examines a Cambodian patient with the help of a Cambodian nurse and interpreter during a Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Cambodia 2010 joint medical civil action project. 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 1st Class Robert Clowney/Released)

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101027-N-6770T-220 SIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia (Oct. 27, 2010) Ensign Krystal Roberts answers questions from Royal Cambodian Navy and customs personnel during a tour of the guided-missile frigate USS Crommelin (FFG 37). Crommelin crewmembers hosted a military operations symposium at Ream Naval Base during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Cambodia 2010. 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 2nd Class Jason Tross/Released)

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101027-N-6770T-136 REAM, Cambodia (Oct. 27, 2010) Builder 2nd Class Donald Jones, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11, stands in ranks beside Royal Cambodian Army engineers during a dedication ceremony at Hun Sen High School. NMCB-11 spent nearly a month replacing water well pumps in villages throughout the surrounding area and built new restrooms at the school during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Cambodia 2010. 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 2nd Class Jason Tross/Released)

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102610-N-8539M-473 REAM, Cambodia (Oct. 26, 2010) Chief Damage Controlman Saul Delacruz, assigned to the guided-missile frigate USS Crommelin (FFG 37), leads a team of U.S. Sailors as they meet Cambodian sailors before boarding a Royal Cambodian Navy patrol craft to conduct a damage control training exchange. The exchange is the first part of a two-day Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Cambodia 2010 training session to learn procedures and share best practices of corresponding navies. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Mike Morley/Released)

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101026-N-9156C-004 SIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia (Oct. 26, 2010) Lt. j.g. Vanessa Walton, the navigator aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Crommelin (FFG 37), explains how she uses charts to visiting Royal Cambodian Navy officers during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Cambodia 2010. The visit is part of the process to familiarize watch standers of both countries with each other's procedures before the first dedicated underway exercise by U.S. and Royal Cambodian Navy ships. 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 1st Class Robert Clowney/Released)

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101026-N-6770T-250 PREY NOB, Cambodia (Oct. 26, 2010) Rear. Adm. Richard Landolt, commander of Amphibious Force U.S. 7th Fleet, teaches the University of Florida

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101026-N-9156C-003 SIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia (Oct. 26, 2010) Quartermaster 2nd Class John Ostgard explains navigation equipment on the bridge of the guided-missile frigate USS Crommelin (FFG 37) to visiting Royal Cambodian naval officers during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Cambodia 2010. The visit is part of the process to familiarize watch standers of both countries with each other's procedures before the first dedicated underway exercise by U.S. and Royal Cambodian Navy ships. 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 1st Class Robert Clowney/Released)

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101025-N-6770T-204 SIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia (Oct. 25, 2010) U.S. Navy Cmdr. Joseph Keenan, right, commanding officer of the guided-missile frigate USS Crommelin (FFG 37), and Royal Cambodian Navy Rear Adm. Ouk Seiha, Ream Naval Base commander, salute during the Cambodian national anthem at the opening ceremonies for the second phase of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Cambodia 2010. 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 2nd Class Jason Tross/Released)

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101025-N-6770T-147 SIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia (Oct. 26, 2010) Royal Cambodian Navy Rear Adm. Ros Veasna, right, welcomes U.S. Navy Capt. David Welch, left, commander of Task Group 73.1, and Cmdr. Joseph Keenan, commanding officer of the guided-missile frigate USS Crommelin (FFG 37), after Crommelin's arrival in Cambodia for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Cambodia 2010. 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 2nd Class Jason Tross/Released)

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101025-N-6770T-295 SIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia (Oct. 25, 2010) Royal Cambodian Navy officers depart the guided-missile frigate USS Crommelin (FFG 37) after opening ceremonies for the second phase of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Cambodia 2010. 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 2nd Class Jason Tross/Released)

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101016-N-6770T-122 ANGELES CITY, Philippines (Oct. 16, 2010) The U.S. 7th Fleet Band, Orient Express, performs during a joint performance with the Philippine Navy Band at the Angeles Supermall during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Philippines. 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 2nd Class Jason Tross/Released)

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101008-N-6770T-148 DIRITA, Philippines (Oct. 8, 2010) Lt. Cmdr. David R. Spencer calls out names of pharmacy customers during a Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Philippines medical civic action project at Dirita Elementary School. Spencer and other members of a U.S. and Philippine navy medical team treated more than 400 patients. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia designed to strengthen relationships and promote maritime security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason Tross/Released)

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