BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, BRUNEI — The United States Navy and Royal Brunei Armed Forces began the annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei exercise Sep. 12, which will focus on advancing interoperability to address shared maritime security challenges and maintain peace and

SINGAPORE — Maritime forces from 20 Indo-Pacific partner nations, including the U.S. Navy, and non-governmental and international organizations, began the 22nd iteration of Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT) in the Republic of Singapore, Aug. 14, 2023.

Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7 held a change of command ceremony in Singapore, Jul. 7, 2023.

Cmdr. John Van Wagoner, commanding officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Oakland (LCS 24) greets professional staff from the House Armed Forces Committee at Changi Naval Base in Singapore, June 27.

U.S. and Republic of Singapore Sailors and Airmen, assigned to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14) and the RSS Tenacious (FFS 71) pose for photo after a cleanup of Asan Beach as a part of recovery efforts following Typhoon Mawar during Exercise Pacific Griffin 2023.

The U.S. and Republic of Singapore navies are conducting combined naval training near Guam during exercise Pacific Griffin, June 16-29.

Mineman 2nd Class Devan McNatt, from Helena, Montana, gives a safety brief aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14), during Exercise Pacific Griffin 2023.

The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14) transits the Philippine Sea during Exercise Pacific Griffin 2023, June 23.

The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14) and Formidable-class stealth frigate RSS Tenacious (71) (right) transit the Philippine Sea during Exercise Pacific Griffin, June 22.

Seaman James Williams, from Eskridge, Kansas, prepares for a Republic of Singapore Navy Sikorsky S-70B Seahawk helicopter to land on the flight deck of Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67) during Exercise Pacific Griffin 2023 in the Philippine Sea, June 21.

U.S. and Republic of Singapore Sailors pose for photo during Exercise Pacific Griffin 2023. Pacific Griffin a biennial maritime exercise between the U.S. and Republic of Singapore.

U.S. and Singaporean Sailors participate in an operational brief aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14), during Exercise Pacific Griffin 2023.

U.S. and Singaporean Sailors participate in an operational brief during Exercise Pacific Griffin 2023.

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.

Aviation Electronic Technician 3rd Class Feaisal Dosary, from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 detachment five, poses for photo during flight operations aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14).

USS Manchester (LCS 14) participates in the Multinational Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2023 Channel Transit. MNEK 2023 is a military exercise held by Indonesia to establish cooperation in the region, especially in carrying out disaster management and humanitarian assistance operations.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7 held a change of command ceremony aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) in Singapore, Sept. 2, 2022.

The 21st annual Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT) exercise concluded Aug. 26, 2022 following 10 days of in-person and at-sea engagements that enhanced collaboration among 21 Indo-Pacific partners and focused on shared maritime security challenges of the region.

Two ships under command of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7 participated in the sea phase of exercise Garuda Shield 2022 in the Natuna Sea Aug. 3-4.