080609-N-3581D-028 SATTAHIP, Thailand (June 9, 2008) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class James Patnoudes, a native of Joliet, Ill., greets Khaobuysri school children with a basketball. Patnoudes is one of several crew members of the guided-missile frigate USS Ford (FFG 54) to visit local schools. Ford is one of several Navy ships participating in CARAT 2008. CARAT is an annual series of bilateral maritime training exercises between the United States and six Southeast Asian nations designed to build relationships and enhance the operational readiness of the participating forces. N


080609-N-3581D-028 SATTAHIP, Thailand (June 9, 2008) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class James Patnoudes, a native of Joliet, Ill., greets Khaobuysri school children with a basketball. Patnoudes is one of several crew members of the guided-missile frigate USS Ford (FFG 54) to visit local schools. Ford is one of several Navy ships participating in CARAT 2008. CARAT is an annual series of bilateral maritime training exercises between the United States and six Southeast Asian nations designed to build relationships and enhance the operational readiness of the participating forces. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Maurice Dayao (Released) US Navy 080609-N-3581D-028 Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class James Patnoudes, a native of Joliet, Ill., greets Khaobuysri school children with a basketball


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