SULU SEA (Aug. 17, 2018) –Royal Malaysian marines wait to depart Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) for an upcoming amphibious assault exercise during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2018. CARAT Malaysia, in its 24th iteration, is designed to enhance information sharing and coordination, build mutual warfighting capability and support long-term regional cooperation enabling both partner armed forces to operate effectively together as a unified maritime force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jenna Dobson)
| Date Taken: | 08.17.2018 |
| Date Posted: | 08.18.2018 02:17 |
| Photo ID: | 4657725 |
| VIRIN: | 180817-N-RP442-0008 |
| Resolution: | 5595x3996 |
| Size: | 1.25 MB |
| Location: | PACIFIC OCEAN |
| Web Views: | 59 |
| Downloads: | 11 |
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