SATTAHIP, Thailand - U.S. Coast Guardsmen and Royal Thai Navy sailors practice retrieving "Oscar," a training mannequin, during a Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Thailand 2010 small boat operations t More
PATTAYA, Thailand - Seaman Stuart Balaban, from USCGC Mellon (WASC 717), works with a student from the Fountain of Life ChildrenÃs Center to paint the world map the children use for learning geography on Monda More
Two Republic of Singapore navy sailors advance on a suspect during a simulated boarding exercise in the boarding and search trainer at the Republic of Singapore Police Coast Guard headquarters as part of Cooper More
Sailors and Coast Guardsmen participate in a game of tug-of-war as part of the Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Singapore 2010 sports day at the Changi Naval Base sports complex. CARAT is a series of b More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Jessica Proudfoot, operations specialist, plots courses on a maneuvering board with Republic of Singapore Navy officers on the bridge of the guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon while More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Ian D. Mayberry, a culinary specialist, mans the sound powered phone while he stands aft lookout aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59). Princeton is p More
Retired Rear Adm. Edward K. Walker Jr., left, president and chief executive officer of the U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation, and retired Gen. Paul X. Kelly, right, the 28th Commandant of the Marine Corps, present More
Seaman George Paul Scheppler, assigned to the guided-missile frigate USS Crommelin, leads local children in a physical training session during a Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Philippines community s More
Petty Officer 3rd Class John O'Conner, construction electrician (left), assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 11, shares a photo with Petty Officer 3rd Class Riclano Conneia, utilityman, assigned to t More
Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battallion 11, talk with members of the Naval Construction Brigade of the Philippine Navy during a break in a Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Philippines More
Chief Petty Officer Saul Delacruz, a damage controlman, 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 Cambodi More
Rear. Adm. Richard Landolt, commander of Amphibious Force U.S. 7th Fleet, teaches the University of Florida “Gator Chomp” to children during a community service project at Goducate Children’s Home during the se More
Lt. j.g. Vanessa Walton, the navigator aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Crommelin, explains how she uses charts to visiting Royal Cambodian Navy officers during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Ca More
Ensign Krystal Roberts answers questions from Royal Cambodian Navy and customs personnel during a tour of the guided-missile frigate USS Crommelin. Crommelin crew members hosted a military operations symposium More
Seaman Nicholas Killion, assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga, stands as guide-on bearer for the U.S. Navy company participating in the opening ceremony of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and T More
Petty Officer 1st Class Manuel Ford, right, instructs a Thai sailor how to relieve the nozzleman during an aircraft firefighting scenario. Twelve Sailors from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Tortuga and More
Sailors aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Tortuga don protective equipment prior to conducting a machine gun live-fire drill May 23. Marines with Weapons Platoon, Landing Force Company, familiarized More
Indonesian Marines from 6th Battalion, 2nd Brigade, Korps Marinir, demonstrate kicks to U.S. Marines and sailors with Landing Force Company during martial arts training May 27. Landing Force Company, comprised More
Marines and sailors with Landing Force Company conduct stretching exercises with Marines with Korps Marinir, 2nd Marines, 6th Brigade, Tentara National Indonesia May 27, their first day of bilateral training. T More
Petty Officer 1st Class Ferdinand Marzan, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Howard, plays tug-of-war with children from the Rumah Kanak Orphanage during a Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Ma More
KUANTAN, Malaysia -- U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officers 3rd Class Luis Perez and Fernando Montes demonstrate tactical procedures to Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency team members and U.S. Coast Guardsmen durin More
KUANTAN, Malaysia -- Malaysian Coast Guardsmen watch as U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team trainers demonstrate search and detain operations during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CAR More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Gabriel Brown, musician, performs during a concert with Royal Malaysian navy musicians at Kuantan Parade Mall as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Malaysia 2011. CARAT is More
The guided-missile frigate USS Ford fires its MK 75 76 mm at a target during a Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training 2011 gunnery exercise.
The amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga leads the Royal Malaysian navy frigates KD Lekir and KD Lekiu and the U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer USS Howard and the guided-missile frigate USS Ford while und More
Lt. Barak Wray, left, and Seaman Jared Myers, hospital corpsman, extract a tooth during a Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Malaysia 2011 medical civic action project. CARAT is a series of bilateral exe More
The guided-missile destroyer USS Howard fires its 54-caliber lightweight gun during a Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training 2011 live-fire drone exercise. The exercise improves U.S. and Royal Malaysian navy More
Petty Officer 1st Class Toby Snowden, aviation ordnanceman, left, and Petty Officer 3rd Class Jesus Mendoza, aviation support equipment technician, both assigned to the targets detachment at Fleet Activities Ok More
The amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga launches a target drone during a Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Malaysia 2011 drone gunnery exercise. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annual More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Jason Pelle, diver, prepares Petty Officer 3rd Class Brett McEntire, diver, for a salvage dive during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Malaysia 2011. CARAT is a series of bilate More
An amphibious assault vehicle approaches the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga, not pictured, after a Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Malaysia 2011 exercise. CARAT is a series of bilateral exer More
Malaysian Rangers with Charlie Company, 8th Royal Ranger Regiment, Malaysian Army Rangers, and U.S. Marines with the Landing Force Company conduct military operations in urban terrain training June 13. The trai More
The guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon arrives in Puerto Princesa to participate in Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Philippines 2011. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Sou More
Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon man the rails as they arrive in Puerto Princesa for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Philippines 2011. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercise More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Ryan Fortune, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon, and an Armed Forces of the Philippines Navy sailor, replaces a basketball goal during a community service project a More
Master Chief Petty Officer Denise Becker explains a prescription dosage to a patient during a medical community service project during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Philippines 2011. CARAT is a seri More
Seaman Apprentice Sharaine Robinson supports Becky Labit, assistant city administrator of Puerto Princesa, as she dons a self contained breathing apparatus with the assistance of Petty Officer 3rd Class Yahaila More
The guided-missile destroyer USS Howard is trailed by a tug boat as the ship leaves port for the underway phase of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Philippines 2011. CARAT 2011 is a series of bilateral More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Sean McAllister, gives a briefing to Republic of Singapore navy doctors, Capt. Kar-Su Tan, left, and Maj. Boon Hur Ho, right, before a passenger transfer during a medical evacuation dril More
Marine Cpl. Steve Van Meter, assigned to Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team Pacific, ascends a ladder to the bridge of a ship simulator during a visit, board, search and seizure training exercise as part of Coo More
The guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon, center, turns in formation with the Republic of Singapore navy Formidable-class frigates RSS Supreme and RSS Stalwart. Chung-Hoon is participating in cooperation afl More
Lt. j.g. Kareen Washington explains the ship's bridge equipment to Bangladesh navy sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Kidd while Seaman Julie Slater steers the ship. Kidd was off the coast of Bangl More
Lt. Jennifer Daniels, a P-3C pilot with VP40, and Brunei Navy Lt. Hidayazul Zabidah, executive officer, share experiences during a Maritime Domain Awareness working group at Rimba Air Force Base during Cooperat More
U.S. Navy officers salute alongside Royal Cambodian Navy members during opening ceremonies for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Cambodia 2011. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in More
U.S. sailors warm up during a command physical training session aboard the dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) Mary 14, 2012, while under way in the Gulf of Thailand. Germantown was preparing for Cooperat More
U.S. Navy Seaman Quantauius Cuffie, center, stands watch under instruction from Seaman Brandon Snook, right, on the bridge of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown, May 15, 2012, as the ship travels i More
Quartermaster 3rd Class John Urbinaaguirre records data in the deck log on the bridge of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown is making its transit to Thailand in preparation for More
A Royal Thai Navy medium tactical vehicle drives onto the beach from Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 785, assigned to the Royal Thai Amphibious and Combat Support Service Squadron, while participating in a humanita More
Operations Specialist 3rd Class William Campbell, center, a member of the soccer team from the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer, steals the ball from his opponent during a match with sailors from the guided-mi More
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Chief Donovan Trost, assigned to Platoon 371, Mobile Unit Three, protects his face and ears after detonating a replica of an improvised explosive device during a training evolution. More
Royal Thai Navy medics and U.S. Navy hospital corpsmen prepare a patient for transport during a humanitarian assistance and disaster response training exercise during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training ( More
Chief Health Services Technician Matthew Hoppe and Royal Thai navy medics treat a role player while participating in a humanitarian assistance and disaster response training exercise during Cooperation Afloat R More
Royal Thai navy and U.S. Navy hospital corpsmen prepare a patient for transport during a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response training exercise for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Thailand 20 More
Engineman 3rd Class Cyle Blakeley works together with a member of the Banglamung development and social welfare center to help clean a pond during a community service project for the residents of Banglamung Hom More
U.S. Navy divers demonstrate the use of a hyperbaric recompression chamber to a group of Royal Thai Navy divers aboard the rescue and salvage ship USNS Safeguard (T-ARS 50) in Chuk Samet Port, Thailand, May 19, More
Engineman Fireman Shinqua Dupree lets children listen to American music during a community service project for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2012. CARAT is a series of bilateral mil More
Residents and members of the Royal Thai navy band march along with the U.S. Navy 7th Fleet Band, Orient Express, at the Camillian Social Center for HIV-AIDS during a community service project for Cooperation Af More
Royal Thai Navy Lt. Sajjapong U-Domsuk (right), a Damage Control Training Officer, conducts training for U.S. Navy sailors from USS Lassen (DDG 82) and USS Germantown (LSD 42) and U.S. Coast Guard sailors from More
U.S. Navy sailors from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) participate in fire fighting training during Cooperation More
Royal Thai Navy Band members dance with residents of the Camillian Social Center Rayong as U.S. Navy Musician 2nd Class Eric Cavender, assigned to the U.S. 7th Fleet Band ensemble Orient Express, performs at th More
Sonar Technician (Submarine) 3rd Class Eric Doiley describes operations aboard the Los Angeles-class submarine USS Jefferson City to Sarah Watson, Tony Lund, Rebecca Eddy, and Brandon Fibbs during a Hollywood T More
U.S. Navy Engineman Fireman Shinqua Dupree allows children to listen to American music during a community service project at a social center. Approximately 1,500 U.S. personnel are participating in Exercise Co More
Royal Thai Navy Lt. Pakawat Piriyapol, center, watches as Chief Gunner's Mate Martin Jones, right, explains the banding process for loading an MK-46 torpedo on SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopters aboard the guided-missi More
The Royal Thai Navy Band performs at the Royal Garden shopping center in Pattaya, Thailand, May 20, 2012, during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Thailand 2012. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises More
The U.S. Navy 7th Fleet Band Orient Express performs at the Royal Garden shopping center during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training 2012. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeas More
U.S. Navy Diver 2nd Class Alex Weber, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 1, assists Royal Thai navy diver 1st Class Siriwat Chokboriboon as he prepares for a training dive aboard the rescue and salvage More
Members of the U.S. 7th Fleet Band's Orient Express ensemble perform during a joint concert with the Royal Thai Navy Band at the Big C Central Plaza Mall in Pattaya, Thailand, May 21, 2012, in support of Cooper More
U.S. Navy Diver 2nd Class Alex Weber and Lt. Shauna Marshall, both with Company 1-1, Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 1, assist a fellow U.S. Navy diver and a Thai navy diver returning to the rescue and salvage s More
Sailors with the Royal Thai Navy Riverine Patrol Regiment and U.S. sailors with Riverine Squadron (RIVRON) 1 conduct riverine training aboard special operations crafts-riverine in the Gulf of Thailand May 21, 2 More
U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Gerald Diaz, right, and Royal Thai Navy Cmdr. Puthaparn Prasan laugh during a medical training brief aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown in the Gulf of T More
A Royal Thai Navy riverine patrol regiment and U.S. sailors with Riverine Squadron 1 participate in riverine operation exercises aboard a special operations craft-riverine May 21, 2012, in the Gulf of Thailand More
The Legend-class National Security Cutter USS Waesche (WMSL 751) follows the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) and three Royal Thai navy ships in preparation for division tactics More
Thai navy maritime patrol personnel and U.S. sailors with Patrol Squadron (VP) 1 stand for a photo in front of a Royal Thai navy F-50 maritime patrol aircraft in U-Tapao, Thailand, May 21, 2012, following the c More
Chief Boatswain's Mate Brandon Fleming, assigned to Riverine Squadron (RIVRON) 1 demonstrates maneuvering capability of a special operations craft-riverine (SOC-R) to members of the Royal Thai navy Riverine Pat More
U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Johnerwin Antonio explains shipboard medical administration to Royal Thai navy Cmdr. Puthaparn Prasan and a group of Royal Thai medical officers during the at-sea portion o More
U.S. Marines with Company F, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, participate in a simulated amphibious assault conducted with Royal Thai marines for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 20 More
Musician 3rd Class Gabriel Brown, a vocalist with the U.S. 7th Fleet Band ensemble, Orient Express, performs at the Darasamut Catholic School during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Thailand 2012. CARA More
Marines assigned to the 4th Marine Regiment drive their amphibious assault vehicles toward Hat Yao Beach with a landing craft utility (LCU) from Beach Master Unit (BMU) 10 for a joint U.S. and Royal Thai Navy b More
Engineman Fireman Moses Fields, a member of the visit, board, search and seizure team aboard the amphibious dock-landing ship USS Gunston Hall, provides cover for teammates while practicing external tactical te More
Operations Specialist Seaman Apprentice Wakeel Jackson fires an M9 Beretta service pistol during a small arms re-qualification course aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George. Cap More
Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower participate in a hangar bay scrub. Dwight D. Eisenhower is underway conducting training in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass More
Marines with Company F, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, conduct a clearing exercise in a military operation on urban terrain training area as part of a simulated amphibious assault conducted with Royal Thai More
U.S. Marine Corps amphibious assault vehicles depart the beach for the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) in Hat Yao, Thailand, May 23, 2012, during a simulated amphibious assault conducted wi More
Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Sean Boden, assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron 134, reaches for his daughter during a homecoming ceremony at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. VAQ-134 deployed for More
Singer Katy Perry performs for service members during a block party at the Brooklyn Piers during Fleet Week New York 2012. This year marks the 25th year the city has celebrated the nation's sea services. This y More
Capt. Winton Smith, of Kemmerer, Wyo., commanding officer of Naval Base San Diego, speaks with sailors on the common hazards of the upcoming busy summer months during the 2012 Safety Fair at Mariner's Park. The More
Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Benjamin Huffman performs maintenance on an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Vigilantes of Strike Fighter Squadron 151 in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier US More
Sailors in a working party bring on stores to resupply the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Underwood after pulling into the port of Callao, Peru, during UNITAS Pacific. Underwood is represe More
Senior Chief Information Systems Technician Scott Bailey, assigned to Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, power washes the sail of the former Balao-class diesel submarine USS Parche during a cleanup More
Royal Thai Navy and U.S. service members listen to remarks during the closing ceremony for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Thailand 2012. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in sout More
Vice Adm. Scott Swift, commander of U.S. 7th Fleet, speaks with Adm. Kanat Thongpool, commander in chief of the Royal Thai Fleet, about Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Thailand 2012. CARAT is a series More
Vice Adm. Scott Swift, commander of U.S. 7th Fleet, speaks with Adm. Kanat Thongpool, commander in chief of the Royal Thai Fleet, about Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Thailand 2012. CARAT is a seri More
Capt. Chuck Litchfield, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex, addresses the crew about safety and risk management over the Memorial Day weekend. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Comm More
Eleven-year-old patient Kyle Kavanagh poses with a certificate declaring him an "honorary sailor" presented to him by Engineman 3rd Class Greg Muniak, assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto, dur More
Indonesian naval officers welcome (left to right) Senior Chief Information Systems Technician Kenneth W. Robertson, command senior chief; Lt. Cmdr. Ivan Jimenez, executive officer; and Cmdr. Brandon S. Bryan, More
U.S. Navy Sailors and Indonesian sailors plant a tree at Kwanyar Village School during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Indonesia 2012. CARAT 2012 is a nine-country, bilateral exercise between the Unit More
U.S. Navy Sailors and Coast Guardsman and Indonesian sailors gather at Kwanyar Village School during a community service project for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Indonesia 2012. CARAT 2012 is a nin More
Cryptologic Technician Technical Seaman James Kightlinger, a Sailor aboard guided missile frigate USS Vandegrift, looks on while local members of the media capture the opening ceremony of Cooperation Afloat Rea More
A U.S. Sailor attached to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light 37 uses a basket to simulate a rescue operation with Indonesian Boy Scouts aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) during a t More
Indonesian Navy and U.S. Navy and Coast Guard Medical Service Corps personnel discuss the logistics of medical care in a disaster relief environment at a Medical Subject Matter Expert Exchange as part of Cooper More