060620-N-9851B-002 Sattahip, Thailand (June 20, 2006) - Commander Destroyer Squadron One and the five-ship exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Task Group Commander, Capt. Al Collins speaks as Royal Thai Navy (RTN) Commander Frigate Squadron Two, Rear Adm. Surasak Roonreangron stands by during the opening ceremony for the Thailand phase of CARAT. CARAT is an annual series of bilateral maritime training exercises between the United States and six Southeast Asia nations designed to build relationships and enhance the operational readiness of the participating forces. N


060620-N-9851B-002 Sattahip, Thailand (June 20, 2006) - Commander Destroyer Squadron One and the five-ship exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Task Group Commander, Capt. Al Collins speaks as Royal Thai Navy (RTN) Commander Frigate Squadron Two, Rear Adm. Surasak Roonreangron stands by during the opening ceremony for the Thailand phase of CARAT. CARAT is an annual series of bilateral maritime training exercises between the United States and six Southeast Asia nations designed to build relationships and enhance the operational readiness of the participating forces. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John L. Beeman (RELEASED) US Navy 060620-N-9851B-002 Capt. Al Collins speaks as Royal Thai Navy (RTN) Commander Frigate Squadron Two, Rear Adm. Surasak Roonreangron stands by during the opening ceremony for the Thailand phase of CARAT


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