120522-N-KB052-118 GULF OF THAILAND (May 22, 2012) Coast Guard Capt. Kelly Hatfield, left, commanding officer of the Legend-class national security cutter USCGC Waesche (WMSL 751), and Royal Thai Navy Lt. Chaidech Chantarasena discuss ship’s speed and distance for coming alongside the Royal Thai Navy replenishment ship HTMS Similan (AORH 871) for a simulated refueling at sea. Waesche is underway with the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Th


120522-N-KB052-118 GULF OF THAILAND (May 22, 2012) Coast Guard Capt. Kelly Hatfield, left, commanding officer of the Legend-class national security cutter USCGC Waesche (WMSL 751), and Royal Thai Navy Lt. Chaidech Chantarasena discuss ship’s speed and distance for coming alongside the Royal Thai Navy replenishment ship HTMS Similan (AORH 871) for a simulated refueling at sea. Waesche is underway with the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2012. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class N. Ross Taylor/Released) - Official Navy Imagery - and Royal Thai Navy officers discuss ship's speed and distance.


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