Peleliu 水陸兩棲戰鬥群於太平洋執行任務

120604-N-LQ926-065 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 4, 2012) A U.S. Coast Guard HH-60J Jayhawk helicopter takes off the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). The helicopter landed aboard Peleliu to refuel while on a medical evacuation mission. Peleliu is the flagship for the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group and is underway in the Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Alex Van'tLeven/Released)



120603-N-SH505-060 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 3, 2012) A Sailor directs an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu is the flagship for the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group and is underway in the Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jasmine Sheard/Released)



120603-N-YQ852-005 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 3, 2012) A CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter assigned to the Purple Foxes of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 364 prepares to launch from the flight deck of the Whidbey Island-class docking landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Rushmore is part of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group and is underway in the Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication 3rd Class Shawnte Bryan/Released)





120601-N-ZZ999-022 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 1, 2012) The amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5), test fires its close in weapons system from the fantail. Peleliu is the flagship for the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group and is underway in the Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ian Campbell/Released)



120531-N-HF252-121 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 31, 2012) Sailors chock an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter Sailors chock a of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu is the flagship for the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group and is underway in the Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Derek Stroop/Released)



120601-N-YQ852-042 SAN DIEGO (June 1, 2012) Sailors and Marines lower a rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Rushmore is part of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group and is underway for amphibious squadron (PHIBRON) Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Integrated training (PMINIT) in the Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication 3rd Class Shawnte Bryan/Released)



120602-N-YQ852-164 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 2, 2012) Sailors run to apply chocks and chains to a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter assigned to the 'Purple Foxes' of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 364 aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Rushmore is part of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group and is underway for amphibious squadron (PHIBRON) Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) integrated training in the Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication 3rd Class Shawnte Bryan/Released)



120602-N-ZZ999-101 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 2, 2012) Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) stage equipment in the hangar bay during a flying squad drill. Peleliu is the flagship for the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group, underway for amphibious squadron (PHIBRON) Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) integrated training in the Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ian Campbell/Released)

美國海軍水陸兩棲登陸艦"Germantown號"在南中國海演習

美國海軍水陸兩棲登陸艦"Germantown號"在南中國海演習

120604-M-CS947-004 SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 4, 2012) Marines with 2nd Battalion, Company F, Amphibious Assault Battalion, and Company F, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, drive their amphibious assault vehicle from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during a practice amphibious assault attack at Ivo Jangkar, Indonesia. Foxtrot and Germantown are participating in the underway phase of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indonesia 2012. CARAT is a series of bilateral military exercises between the U.S. Navy and the armed forces of Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. Timor Leste joins CARAT for the first time in 2012. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob D. Barber/Released)





120604-M-CS947-003 SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 4, 2012) Marines from the 2nd Battalion, Company F, Amphibious Assault Battalion, and Company F, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, execute a practice amphibious assault attack during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT). CARAT is a series of bilateral military exercises between the U.S. Navy and the armed forces of Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. Timor Leste joins CARAT for the first time in 2012. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob D. Barber/Released)

US Navy's ninth Virginia-class attack submarine USS Mississippi (SSN 782)

120602-N-GO025-301 PASCAGOULA, Miss. (June 2, 2012) Sailors assigned to the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Mississippi (SSN 782) render a salute during the commissioning ceremony for the Navy's ninth Virginia-class attack submarine. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class W.B. Swoboda/Released)





120602-N-WL435-638 PASCAGOULA, Miss. (June 2, 2012) Sailors assigned to the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Mississippi (SSN 782) man the ship during the commissioning ceremony for the Navy's ninth Virginia-class attack submarine. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Peter D. Lawlor/Released)



120602-N-WL435-125 PASCAGOULA, Miss. (June 2, 2012) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert's signature on a photo for a Navy supporter before the commissioning ceremony for the Navy's ninth Virginia-class attack submarine USS Mississippi (SSN 782). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Peter D. Lawlor/Released)




120602-N-WL435-122 PASCAGOULA, Miss. (June 2, 2012) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert left, and Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus sign photos before the commissioning ceremony for the Navy's ninth Virginia-class attack submarine USS Mississippi (SSN 782). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Peter D. Lawlor/Released)



120602-N-WL435-655 PASCAGOULA, Miss. (June 2, 2012) Sailors assigned to the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Mississippi (SSN 782) man the ship during the commissioning ceremony for the Navy's ninth Virginia-class attack submarine. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Peter D. Lawlor/Released)



120602-N-WL435-536 PASCAGOULA, Miss. (June 2, 2012) Sailors assigned to the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Mississippi (SSN 782) man the ship during the commissioning ceremony for the Navy's ninth Virginia-class attack submarine. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Peter D. Lawlor/Released)



120602-N-WL435-594 PASCAGOULA, Miss. (June 2, 2012) Sailors assigned to the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Mississippi (SSN 782) man the ship during the commissioning ceremony for the Navy's ninth Virginia-class attack submarine. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Peter D. Lawlor/Released)

美軍水陸兩棲戰鬥艦「Makin Island號」 於太平洋執行US 7th Fleet任務

120601-N-KD852-037 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 1, 2012) Air Traffic Controller 3rd Class Rebekah Duran mans the approach controller station during flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet Area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist John Lill/Released)

120601-N-KD852-028 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 1, 2012) Air Traffic Controller 2nd Class Jedidiah Spencer mans the departure control station during flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) are deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist John Lill/Released)

120604-N-PB383-466 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 4, 2012) Master Chief Culinary Specialist Igmedio Iglesia guides instructs Sailors and Marines in the hangar bay of the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during a replenishment at sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194). Makin Island and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet Area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dominique Pineiro/Released)



120604-N-PB383-145 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 4, 2012) Lt. j.g. Jessica Schlaegel relays information using a sound-powered telephone from the pilothouse of the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during a replenishment at sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194). Makin Island and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet Area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dominique Pineiro/Released)



120604-N-PB383-178 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 4, 2012) Quartermaster Seaman Shay Grey plots coordinates on a map in the pilothouse of the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during a replenishment at sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194). Makin Island and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet Area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dominique Pineiro/Released)



120604-N-PB383-187 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 4, 2012) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Ma Fuerte updates the flight deck status board in the primary flight control aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during a replenishment at sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194). Makin Island and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet Area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dominique Pineiro/Released)



120604-N-PB383-034 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 4, 2012) A double-probe fuel line from the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) approaches a refueling station aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during a replenishment at sea. Makin Island and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet Area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dominique Pineiro/Released)







120604-N-PB383-137 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 4, 2012) Ensign Jason Waddell relays information to the engine room from the pilothouse of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during a replenishment at sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194). Makin Island and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet Area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dominique Pineiro/Released)



120602-N-PB383-685 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 2, 2012) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Alexis Ramos maneuvers a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 268 (Reinforced) from the hangar bay to an elevator aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet Area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dominique Pineiro/Released)



120604-N-KS651-015 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 4, 2012) Sailors and Marines salute the colors aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) during a commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Midway. Pearl Harbor and embarked Marines attached to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are on deployment conducting operations in the U.S. 7th fleet area of responsibility as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason Behnke/Released)





120604-N-KS651-030 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 4, 2012) Sailors and Marines parade the colors aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) during a commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Midway. Pearl Harbor and embarked Marines attached to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are on deployment conducting operations in the U.S. 7th fleet area of responsibility as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason Behnke/Released)





120604-N-KS651-052 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 4, 2012) Sailors and Marines stand at attention aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) during a commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Midway. Pearl Harbor and embarked Marines attached to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are on deployment conducting operations in the U.S. 7th fleet area of responsibility as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason Behnke/Released)



120605-N-EK905-118 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 5, 2012) The amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) transits the Pacific Ocean under the light of a full moon. Makin Island and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet Area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Daniel J. Walls/Released)



120608-N-PB383-252 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 8, 2012) Fire Controlmen remove a RIM 116 Rolling Airframe Missile from its launcher aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during a weapons download. Makin Island and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) are deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet Area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dominique Pineiro/Released)

美軍快速攻擊型潛水艇訪問關島

120530-N-CB621-064 APRA HARBOR, Guam (May 30, 2012) Sailors aboard the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Columbus (SSN 762) shift colors after arriving in Apra Harbor for a routine port visit. during it's six month deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet Area of Responsibility. Columbus is on a six-month deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist First Class Jason Swink/Released)

120530-N-CB621-022 APRA HARBOR, Guam (May 30, 2012) The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Columbus (SSN 762) arrives in Apra Harbor for a routine port visit. Columbus is on a six-month deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist First Class Jason Swink/Released)

120530-N-QY759-021 POLARIS POINT, Guam (May 30, 2012) The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Topeka (SSN 754) prepares to come alongside the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39). Topeka is deployed to the western Pacific Ocean and Emory S. Land is on an extended deployment to Guam serving as the U.S. 7th Fleet lead afloat fleet maintenance activity from the ship'Äôs permanent homeport at Diego Garcia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David R. Krigbaum/Released)






120530-N-QY759-016 POLARIS POINT, Guam (May 30, 2012) The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Topeka (SSN 754) prepares to come alongside the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39), not pictured. Topeka is deployed to the western Pacific Ocean and Emory S. Land is on an extended deployment to Guam serving as the U.S. 7th Fleet lead afloat fleet maintenance activity from the ship'Äôs permanent homeport at Diego Garcia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David R. Krigbaum/Released)




120531-N-CB621-042 APRA HARBOR, Guam (May 31, 2012) The Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Tucson (SSN 770) approaches the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39). Tucson is in the U.S. 7th Fleet Are of Responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist First Class Jason Swink/Released)




120531-N-CB621-031 APRA HARBOR, Guam (May 31, 2012) Sailors aboard the Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Tucson (SSN 770) stand by to receive mooring lines while pulling in to Apra Harbor for a brief port visit during it's six month deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet Area of Responsibility. Tucson is the 2nd ship of the Navy to bear the name of this Arizona city. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist First Class Jason Swink/Released)




120531-N-CB621-011 APRA HARBOR, Guam (May 31, 2012) The Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Tucson (SSN 770) pulls in to Apra Harbor for a brief port visit during it's six month deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet Area of Responsibility. Tucson is the 2nd ship of the Navy to bear the name of this Arizona city. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist First Class Jason Swink/Released)



120531-N-CB621-025 APRA HARBOR, Guam (May 31, 2012) The Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Tucson (SSN 770) pulls in to Apra Harbor for a brief port visit during it's six month deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet Area of Responsibility. Tucson is the 2nd ship of the Navy to bear the name of this Arizona city. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist First Class Jason Swink/Released)

南海風雲 - US 7th Fleet 旗艦 Blue Ridge號於South China Sea, 巡洋艦Vandegrift號於東南亞軍事演習

120601-N-CP762-379 SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 1, 2012) Lance Cpl. Cameron Barron, assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team (FAST) Company Pacific, 3rd Platoon, conducts weapons training aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Fidel C. Hart/Released)



120601-N-CP762-062 SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 1, 2012) Lance Cpl. Hidekel Delgado, assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team (FAST) Company Pacific, 3rd Platoon, conducts weapons training aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Fidel C. Hart/Released)


120531-N-IA840-346 SURABAYA, Indonesia (May 31, 2012) Indonesian sailors assigned to the Indonesian navy Sigma-class corvette KRI Sultan Iskandar Muda (FSGHM-367) depart after a visit, board, search and seizure exercise with the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indonesia 2012. CARAT is a nine-country, bilateral exercise between the United States and Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, and Timor Leste intended to enhance maritime security skills and operational cohesiveness among participating forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Elizabeth Thompson/Released)




120531-N-IA840-322 SURABAYA, Indonesia (May 31, 2012) Indonesian navy sailors assigned to the Indonesian navy Sigma-class corvette KRI Sultan Iskandar Muda (FSGHM-367) depart a visit, board, search and seizure exercise with the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard aboard a cargo ship during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indonesia 2012. CARAT is a nine-country, bilateral exercise between the United States and Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, and Timor Leste intended to enhance maritime security skills and operational cohesiveness among participating forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Elizabeth Thompson/Released)




120531-N-IA840-244 SURABAYA, Indonesia (May 31, 2012) Indonesian navy sailors assigned to the Indonesian navy Sigma-class corvette KRI Sultan Iskandar Muda (FSGHM-367) demonstrate visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) techniques for U.S. Navy and Coast Guard personnel on a cargo ship during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indonesia 2012. CARAT is a nine-country, bilateral exercise between the United States and Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, and Timor Leste intended to enhance maritime security skills and operational cohesiveness among participating forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Elizabeth Thompson/Released)




120531-N-IA840-164 SURABAYA, Indonesia (May 31, 2012) Indonesian navy Rear Adm. Agung Pramono, Commander of Indonesian Navy Fleet of Eastern Zone, and Capt. Dave Welch, commander of Task Group 73.1, visits with U.S. Navy and Coast Guard Sailors and Indonesian navy sailors during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indonesia 2012. CARAT is a nine-country, bilateral exercise between the United States and Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, and Timor Leste intended to enhance maritime security skills and operational cohesiveness among participating forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Elizabeth Thompson/Released)




120531-N-IA840-170 SURABAYA, Indonesia (May 31, 2012) U.S. Navy Sailors demonstrate proper visit, board, search and seizure protocol for the Indonesian navy as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indonesia 2012. CARAT is a nine-country, bilateral exercise between the United States and Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, and Timor Leste intended to enhance maritime security skills and operational cohesiveness among participating forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Elizabeth Thompson/Released)



120605-N-HI414-170 JAVA SEA (June 5, 2012) The Indonesian navy Sigma-class corvette KRI Sultan Iskandar Muda (SIM 367), left, is underway alongside the guided-missile frigate USS Vandergrift (FFG 48) during a replenishment approach exercise in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. Vandergrift is underway participating in the at-sea phase of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2012 Indonesia. CARAT 2012 is a nine-country, bilateral exercise between the United States and Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, and Timor Leste and is designed to enhance maritime security skills and operational cohesiveness among participating forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gregory A. Harden II/Released)



120605-N-HI414-403 JAVA SEA (June 5, 2012) The Indonesian navy Sigma-class corvette KRI Sultan Iskandar Muda (SIM 367), the Indonesian navy Parchim I-class corvette KRI Silas Papare (PK-386) and the U.S. Coast Guard Legend-class national security cutter USCGC Waesche (WMSL 751) transit the Java Sea while conducting gunnery exercises during the at-sea phase of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2012 Indonesia. CARAT 2012 is a nine-country, bilateral exercise between the United States and Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, and Timor Leste and is designed to enhance maritime security skills and operational cohesiveness among participating forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gregory A. Harden II/Released)