100510-N-8377A-040 MUARA, Brunei (May 10, 2010) Rear Adm. Nora Tyson, commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific, and Col. Abdul Halim, commander, Royal Brunei Navy, enjoy a reception on board amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) following the closing ceremony for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 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 Chief Michael Ard
100510-N-0995C-070 MUARA, Brunei (May 10, 2010) Royal Brunei Navy and U.S. Navy Sailors render a hand salute on board USS Tortuga (LSD 46) during the closing ceremony for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2010. 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 (AW) Eric J. Cutright
100510-N-0995C-038 MUARA, Brunei (May 10, 2010) Sailors on board USS Tortuga (LSD 46) render honors to Col. Abdul Halim, commander, Royal Brunei Navy, during the closing ceremony for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2010. 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 (AW) Eric J. Cutright
100510-N-7643B-059 MUARA, Brunei (May 10, 2010) Sailors and Marines from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) and Royal Brunei Navy officers listen to remarks during a closing ceremony aboard Tortuga as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 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 David A. Brandenburg
100509-N-0995C-298 MUARA BEACH, Brunei (May 9, 2010) A U.S. Coast Guardsman shakes hands with Royal Brunei Armed Forces members after competing in a tug-of-war match at a sports day event during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 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 (AW) Eric J. Cutright
100509-N-0995C-174 MUARA BEACH, Brunei (May 9, 2010) U.S. Marines lend a helping hand to Royal Brunei Armed Forces personnel in a tug-of-war with the U.S. Navy at a sports day and barbeque during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2010. 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 (AW) Eric J. Cutright
100509-N-8377A-077 MUARA BEACH, Brunei (May 9, 2010) U.S. Marines and Royal Brunei Armed Forces personnel compete in an exhausting game of soccer at a sports day event during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2010. More than 100 Royal Brunei Forces and U.S. Marines, Sailors and Coast Guardsmen competed in volleyball, soccer and tug-of-war before enjoying foods native to both countries. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness. U.S. Navy Photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Michael Ard
100509-N-0995C-065 MUARA BEACH, Brunei (May 9, 2010) U.S. Marines compete against Royal Brunei Armed Forces members in a beach soccer match at a sports day event during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2010. 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 (AW) Eric J. Cutright
100508-N-0995C-596 JERUDONG, Brunei (May 8, 2010) Musician 3rd Class (SW) Chris Kopp of the 7th Fleet band “Orient Express” performs with the Royal Brunei Navy and Royal Brunei Armed Forces bands at Jerudong Park during a public concert as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2010. 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 (AW) Eric J. Cutright
100508-N-7643B-030 MUARA, Brunei (May 8, 2010) A group of children from the Society for the Management of Autism Related issues in Training, Education and Resources (SMARTER) school ring the forecastle bell during a tour of USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 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 David A. Brandenburg
100508-N-7643B-025 MUARA, Brunei (May 8, 2010) Ensign Joshua Accomando from USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) talks about the ship's forecastle to a group of children from the Society for the Management of Autism Related issues in Training, Education and Resources (SMARTER) school during a ship tour as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 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 David A. Brandenburg
100508-N-3446M-040 MUARA, Brunei (May 8, 2010) Lt. Mark Hughes, chaplain for Commander, Task Group 73.1, assists a student from the Society for the Management of Autism Related Issues in Training, Education and Resources (SMARTER) during one of this year’s community service projects for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 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 1st Class Kim McLendon
100507-M-4916Y-126 BINTURAN BEACH, Brunei (May 7, 2010) A Marine with 2nd Platoon, Alpha Co.—the landing force participating in Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2010—engages a target down range during an amphibious landing with the Royal Brunei Landing Force on Binturan Beach, Brunei. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and to enhance force readiness. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kowshon Ye
100507-M-4916Y-083 BINTURAN BEACH, Brunei (May 7, 2010) Marines with 2nd Platoon, Alpha Co.—the landing force participating in Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2010—run to position with Brunei Air Force support overhead during an amphibious landing with the Royal Brunei Landing Force on Binturan Beach, Brunei. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and to enhance force readiness. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kowshon Ye
100507-N-8377A-054 SOUTH CHINA SEA, (May 7, 2010) A Landing Craft Unit (LCU) returns to the dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) after completing an amphibious assault exercise, the pinnacle event of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 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 Chief Mass Communication Specialist Michael Ard
100507-N-8539M-083 BINTURAN, Brunei (May 7, 2010) A Royal Brunei Land Force soldier orders his men to advance on a target during an early morning large-scale, integrated live-fire amphibious landing as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2010. CARAT is an annual bilateral exercise entering its 16th year in Southeast Asia. U.S. Navy Photo by Lt. Mike Morley
100507-N-8539M-069 BINTURAN, Brunei (May 7, 2010) Royal Brunei Land Force soldiers and U.S. Marines advance on a target during an early morning large-scale, integrated live-fire amphibious landing as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2010. CARAT is an annual bilateral exercise entering its 16th year in Southeast Asia. U.S. Navy Photo by Lt. Mike Morley
100507-N-8539M-055 BINTURAN, Brunei (May 7, 2010) Royal Brunei Land Force soldiers and U.S. Marines advance on a target during an early morning large-scale, integrated live-fire amphibious landing as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2010. CARAT is an annual bilateral exercise entering its 16th year in Southeast Asia. U.S. Navy Photo by Lt. Mike Morley
100507-N-8539M-028 BINTURAN, Brunei (May 7, 2010) Rear Adm. Nora Tyson, commander, Task Force 73.1, and Col. Abdul Halim, commander, Royal Brunei Navy, observe Bruneian Land Force soldiers and U.S. Marines disembark a landing craft and hit the beach during an early morning large-scale, integrated live-fire amphibious landing as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2010. CARAT is an annual bilateral exercise entering its 16th year in Southeast Asia. U.S. Navy Photo by Lt. Mike Morley
100507-N-8539M-035 BINTURAN, Brunei (May 7, 2010) U.S. Marines and Bruneian Land Force soldiers disembark a landing craft and hit the beach during an early morning large-scale, integrated live-fire amphibious landing as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2010. CARAT is an annual bilateral exercise entering its 16th year in Southeast Asia. U.S. Navy Photo by Lt. Mike Morley
100506-N-7643B-004 SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 6, 2010) A Royal Brunei Navy boarding team makes their final approach to the ship during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise aboard U.S. Coast Guard cutter Mellon (WHEC 717) as part of Combined Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 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 David A. Brandenburg
100506-N-7643B-049 SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 6, 2010) Members of the high endurance U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mellon (WHEC 717) prep a Royal Brunei Navy boarding team with their mock weapons during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise aboard U.S. Coast Guard cutter Mellon (WHEC 717) as part of Combined Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 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 David A. Brandenburg
100506-N-7643B-128 SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 6, 2010) A Royal Brunei Navy sailor posts a security watch on a passageway during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise aboard U.S. Coast Guard cutter Mellon (WHEC 717) as part of Combined Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 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 David A. Brandenburg
100506-N-7643B-169 SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 6, 2010) A sailor from the Royal Brunei Navy posts watch on a passageway during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise aboard U.S. Coast Guard cutter Mellon (WHEC 717) as part of Combined Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 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 David A. Brandenburg
100506-N-8377A-068 SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 6, 2010) Marine Corps amphibious assault vehicles (AAVs) return to USS Tortuga (LSD 46) in formation after splash operations and vehicle familiarization training during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 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 Chief Mass Communication Specialist Michael Ard
100506-N-8377A-057 SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 6, 2010) Marine Corps amphibious assault vehicles (AAV) travel in formation off the coast of Brunei during splash operations and vehicle familiarization training as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 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 Chief Mass Communication Specialist Michael Ard
100506-N-8539M-233 BERAKAS, Brunei (May 6, 2010) Musician 3rd Class (SW) Joshua Haney of the U.S. Navy's 7th Fleet band "Orient Express" jams with a student bass player during a music clinic at the International School in Brunei. Orient Express and Royal Brunei Armed Forces musicians played for 300 students at the school during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2010. CARAT is an annual bilateral exercise entering its 16th year in Southeast Asia. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Mike Morley
100506-N-8539M-224 BERAKAS, Brunei (May 6, 2010) Musician 3rd Class (SW) Nina Church of the U.S. Navy's 7th Fleet band "Orient Express" works with a group of middle school vocalists during a music clinic at the International School in Brunei. Orient Express and Royal Brunei Armed Forces musicians played for 300 students at the school during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2010. CARAT is an annual bilateral exercise entering its 16th year in Southeast Asia. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Mike Morley
100505-N-8539M-127 MUARA, Brunei (May 5, 2010) Musician 1st Class (SW) Bradley Blanchard of the U.S. Navy's 7th Fleet band "Orient Express" belts out Jason Mraz's "I'm Yours" during a concert at Science College Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan in Maura, Brunei. Orient Express and Royal Brunei Armed Forces musicians played for 800 students at the school during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2010. CARAT is an annual bilateral exercise entering its 16th year in Southeast Asia. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Mike Morley
100505-N-8539M-138 MUARA, Brunei (May 5, 2010) Ruby, a 14 year-old middle school student, joins the U.S. Navy's 7th Fleet band "Orient Express" as guest vocalist for Paramore's "That's What You Get" during a concert at Science College Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan in Maura, Brunei, as Musician 3rd Class (SW) Nina Church looks on. Orient Express and Royal Brunei Armed Forces musicians played for 800 students at the school during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2010. CARAT is an annual bilateral exercise entering its 16th year in Southeast Asia. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Mike Morley
100505-N-8539M-119 MUARA, Brunei (May 5, 2010) The U.S. Navy's 7th Fleet band "Orient Express" performs a joint concert with Royal Brunei Armed Forces musicians at Science College Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan in Maura, Brunei. The bands played for 800 students at the school during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2010. CARAT is an annual bilateral exercise entering its 16th year in Southeast Asia. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Mike Morley
100505-N-0163F-011 At Sea (May 5, 2010) Lance Cpl. Timothy Pingle, 1st Lt. Alpha Co., landing force for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2010, gives his Royal Brunei Landing Force counterpart Mo Noh a boost on a pull-up bar aboard USS Tortuga (LSD 46). More than 40 Bruneian service members are on Tortuga conducting joint training as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 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 Ensign Jason S. Fischer
100505-N-8539M-190 MUARA, Brunei (May 5, 2010) Musician 3rd Class (SW) Nina Church of the 7th Fleet band "Orient Express" joins two musicians from the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) in singing "Play That Funky Music" during a joint concert at Science College Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan in Maura, Brunei. Orient Express and the RBAF bands played for 800 students at the school during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2010. CARAT is an annual bilateral exercise entering its 16th year in Southeast Asia. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Mike Morley
100505-N-8539M-141 MUARA, Brunei (May 5, 2010) Ruby, a 14 year-old student, joins Musician 3rd Class (SW) Nina Church of the U.S. Navy's 7th Fleet band "Orient Express" as guest vocalist for Paramore's "That's What You Get" during a concert at Science College Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan in Maura, Brunei. Orient Express played for 800 students at the school during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2010. CARAT is an annual bilateral exercise entering its 16th year in Southeast Asia. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Mike Morley
100505-N-8377A-084 MUARA, Brunei (May 5, 2010) Members of the Royal Brunei Navy Support Squadron discuss the next day’s scheduled training events with members of Riverine Squadron One during Cooperation Afloat Readiness And Training (CARAT) Brunei 2010. CARAT is an annual bilateral exercise entering its 16th year in Southeast Asia. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Michael Ard
100505-N-8377A-059 MUARA, Brunei (May 5) Engineman 2nd Class (EXW/SW) Josh Pfeffer (left) explains and demonstrates how anti-coagulate works during a first aid equipment familiarization presentation. The Sailors are learning about each others’ equipment and how they carry out their similar missions during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2010. CARAT is an annual bilateral exercise entering its 16th year in Southeast Asia. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Michael Ard
100505-N-8377A-039 MUARA, Brunei (May 5, 2010) Quartermaster 2nd Class (EXW/SW) Caleb Murray (right), of Riverine Squadron One, works with two members of the Royal Brunei Navy Support Squadron, demonstrating the proper use of the tourniquet he carries in his first aid kit when he’s on a mission. The Sailors are learning about each others’ equipment and how they carry out their similar missions during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2010. CARAT is an annual bilateral exercise entering its 16th year in Southeast Asia. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Michael Ard
100505-M-4916Y-025 RIMBA AIR BASE, Brunei (May 5, 2010) Cpl. Gregory A. Byers, a machine gun section leader with the weapons platoon of a landing force participating in Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2010, explains the basic functions of the M240B light machine gun to soldiers of the Royal Brunei Landing Force at Rimba Air Base, May 5. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kowshon Ye
100504-M-4896B-002 RIMBA AIR BASE, Brunei (May 4, 2010) A soldier from the Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF) prepares to search and clear a room after U.S. Marines reviewed the fundamental techniques of military operations in urban terrain (MOUT) with the RBLF soldiers. More than 45 U.S. Marines trained with the RBLF as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT), a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and to enhance force readiness. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Colby L. Brown
100504-M-4916Y-087 RIMBA AIR BASE, Brunei (May 4, 2010) U.S. Marines, part of a landing force participating in Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2010, share military operations on urban terrain (MOUT) techniques with Royal Brunei Landing Force members at Rimba Air Base, May 4. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and to enhance force readiness. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kowshon Ye
100504-M-4916Y-047 RIMBA AIR BASE, Brunei (May 4, 2010) U.S. Marines, part of a landing force participating in Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2010, share military operations on urban terrain (MOUT) techniques with Royal Brunei Landing Force members at Rimba Air Base, May 4. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and to enhance force readiness. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kowshon Ye
100504-N-8377A-157 MUARA, Brunei (May 4, 2010) Gunner’s Mate Seaman Thomas Chapman from USS Tortuga (LSD 46) gets a string of challengers for a game of tug-of-war at a community service project at Sekolah Rendah Sultan Umar Ali Saifuddin School during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2010. CARAT is an annual bilateral exercise entering its 16th year in Southeast Asia. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Michael Ard
100504-N-7643B-064 MUARA, Brunei (May 4, 2010) Lt. Stacy Wuthier from USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) talks with Maj. Mohammad of the Royal Brunei Navy at a break between maritime security symposium sessions during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 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 David A. Brandenburg
100504-N-8377A-065 MUARA, Brunei (May 4, 2010) Boatswain’s Mate Seaman (SW) William Massey from USS Tortuga (LSD 46) learns a new board game from students during a community service project at the Sekolah Rendah Sultan Umar Ali Saifuddin School. The event was part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2010. CARAT is an annual bilateral exercise entering its 16th year in Southeast Asia. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Michael Ard
100504-N-8377A-090 MUARA, Brunei (May 4, 2010) Sailors play a game of soccer with students during a community service project at the Sekolah Rendah Sultan Umar Ali Saifuddin school during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2010. CARAT is an annual bilateral exercise entering its 16th year in Southeast Asia. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Michael Ard
100504-N-0995C-308 MUARA, Brunei (May 5, 2010) Naval Aircrewman 2nd Class (NAC/AW) Chadley Yates helps a Royal Brunei Air Force air crew member into a CMU-33 survival vest during a flight deck familiarization visit aboard USS Vandegrift (FFG 48). Sailors from the squadron shared helicopter launch and recovery techniques with Bruneian forces for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2010. 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 (AW) Eric J. Cutright
100504-N-0995C-092 MUARA, Brunei (May 05, 2010) Lt. j.g. Rob Benedict, assigned to Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron (HSL-49), Detachment Six, conducts a flight deck familiarization course for Royal Brunei Navy sailors and flight personnel aboard USS Vandegrift (FFG 48). The squadron shared information on helicopter launch and recovery techniques with Bruneian forces as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2010. 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 (AW) Eric J. Cutright
100503-N-8377A-015 MAURA, Brunei (May 3, 2010) The Royal Brunei Navy Band welcomes the Sailors and Marines manning the rails of USS Tortuga (LSD 46), as the ship pulls in to Muara Port, Brunei. Tortuga is taking part in Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2010, an annual bilateral exercise entering its 16th year in Southeast Asia. U.S. Navy Photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Michael Ard
100503-N-7643B-083 MAURA, Brunei (May 3, 2010) Commander, Task Force 73 and Logistics Group Western Pacific, Rear Adm. Nora Tyson, is greeted by Col. Abdul Halim, commander, Royal Brunei Navy, at Brunei Navy Headquarters before the opening ceremony for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2010. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance the readiness of participating forces. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David A. Brandenburg
100503-N-8377A-135 MAURA, Brunei (May 3, 2010) Sailors attached to the Royal Brunei Navy Support Squadron share a light moment with Quartermaster 2nd Class (EXW) Dan Murray from Riverine Squadron One during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2010. CARAT is an annual bilateral exercise entering its 16th year in Southeast Asia. U.S. Navy Photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Michael Ard
100503-N-8377A-148 MAURA, Brunei (May 3, 2010) Sailors from Riverine Squadron One discuss practices with Royal Brunei Navy Support Squadron sailors during a small boat maintenance discussion as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2010. CARAT is an annual bilateral exercise entering its 16th year in Southeast Asia. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Michael Ard
