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MAKASSAR, Indonesia – Vice Adm. Karl Thomas, Commander of U.S. Seventh Fleet (right), coins Laksamana Tni Yudo Margon, Panglima Tentara Nasional Indonesia, during the opening ceremony of Multination Naval Exercise Komodo 2023 (MNEK 2023).

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Photo By: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Thomas

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The United States Navy joined 20 navies from around the globe in the return of the Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK) in and around Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia June 4-8.

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U.S. Navy Cmdr. Eric Reeves, left, and Lt. Cmdr. Chunchun Meares, right, escort Adm. Samuel Paparo, Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet to static displays during the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) 2023 Malaysia at the Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre, May 24. LIMA 2023 brings together government and military leaders to promote good will, strengthen cooperation and serve as an ideal platform for world’s navies to showcase their prowess, air and sea power, naval diplomacy, and cooperation in a global arena.

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Photo By: Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brandon Parker

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U.S. Navy ships, aircraft and Sailors participated in the biennial Langkawi International Maritime Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) 23, from May 23-27.

CARAT Thailand 2023 Closing Ceremony

230515-N-HG389-0056 SATTAHIP, Thailand (May 15, 2023) U.S. and Royal Thai Navy Sailors pose for a photo during the closing ceremony of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT)/Marine Exercise (MAREX) Thailand 2023 at Royal Thai Fleet Headquarters, May 15. CARAT/MAREX Thailand is a bilateral exercise between the Kingdom of Thailand and United States to promote regional security cooperation, practice humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, and strengthen maritime understanding, partnerships and interoperability. Thailand has been part of the CARAT exercise series since 1995. In its 29th year, the CARAT series is comprised of multinational exercises, designed to enhance U.S. and partner forces’ abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brandon Parker/Released)

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Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Brandon Parker

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The 29th Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand exercise concluded in Sattahip, May 15, following five days of in-person engagements that enhanced maritime interoperability between the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) and U.S. Navy.

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SATTAHIP, Thailand (May 8, 2023) U.S. and Royal Thai Navy officers rehearse for the opening ceremony of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT)/Marine Exercise (MAREX) Thailand 2023 at Royal Thai Fleet Headquarters, May 8, 2023. CARAT/MAREX Thailand is a bilateral exercise between the Kingdom of Thailand and United States to promote regional security cooperation, practice humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, and strengthen maritime understanding, partnerships and interoperability. Thailand has been part of the CARAT exercise series since 1995. In its 29th year, the CARAT series is comprised of multinational exercises, designed to enhance U.S. and partner forces' abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S.Navy photo)

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The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) and U.S. Navy began exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2023 in Sattahip, May 8, 2023.

The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps began exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT)/Marine Exercise (MAREX) Sri Lanka 2023 with the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) and Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) in Colombo, Jan. 19, 2023.

CARAT/MAREX Singapore ship-to-shore exercise

230112-N-YQ414-102 PULAU SUDONG (Jan. 12, 2023) Landing Craft, Utility (LCU) 1648, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 1, launched from USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) conducts ship-to-shore exercise on Pulau Sudong as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training/Marine Exercise Singapore, Jan. 12. CARAT/MAREX Singapore is a bilateral exercise between Singapore and the United States designed to promote regional security cooperation, maintain and strengthen maritime partnerships, and enhance maritime cooperation. In its 28th year, the CARAT series is comprised of multinational exercises, designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies’ abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Mohammad Issa)

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Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT)/Marine Exercise (MAREX) Singapore 2022 concluded in Singapore, Jan. 13, following five days of in-person and at-sea engagements that enhanced collaboration between the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and U.S. military.

CARAT Indonesia 2022

221218-M-FW664-1660 PACIFIC OCEAN PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 18, 2022) – U.S. Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit and U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island and amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage sail alongside vessels of the Indonesian Navy during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training/ Marine Exercise (MAREX) Indonesia 2022, Dec. 18. CARAT/MAREX Indonesia is a bilateral exercise between Indonesia and the United States designed to promote regional security cooperation, maintain and strengthen maritime partnerships, and enhance maritime interoperability. In its 28th year, the CARAT series is comprised of multinational exercises, designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies’ and marine corps abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Chad J. Pulliam)

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Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT)/Marine Exercise (MAREX) Indonesia 2022 concluded in Situbondo, Indonesia, Dec. 21, following 15 days of in-person and at-sea engagements that enhanced collaboration between the Indonesian and U.S. military.