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    U.S., Sri Lanka Navy kick off 6th iteration of CARAT Sri Lanka [Image 2 of 5]

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    A military officer in U.S. Navy camouflage uniform is delivering a speech at a podium during the CARAT-26 (Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training 2026) event. The event is scheduled for July 27-31, 2026, in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, representing a bilateral military exercise between the United States and Sri Lanka. The backdrop banner prominently displays both the Sri Lankan and American flags alongside the CARAT-26 branding.

    TRINCOMALEE, SRI LANKA

    07.26.2026

    Photo by Chief Petty Officer Mike Wright 

    Commander, Destroyer Squadron 7

    U.S. Navy Capt. Michael Messenger, deputy commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 7, gives opening remarks at the Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Sri Lanka 2026 opening ceremony in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, July 27, 2026. This year marks the 32nd iteration of CARAT, a multinational exercise series designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies' abilities to operate together in response to shared maritime security challenges in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communications Specialist Mike Wright)

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    Date Taken: 07.26.2026
    Date Posted: 07.27.2026 09:09
    Photo ID: 9833268
    VIRIN: 260727-N-MK590-1002
    Resolution: 1920x1280
    Size: 898.54 KB
    Location: TRINCOMALEE, LK
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    A senior naval officer in blue uniform is delivering a speech at a podium during the CARAT-26 (Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training 2026) event held in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, from July 27-31, 2026. The event is a joint military exercise between Sri Lanka and the United States, as indicated by both nations' flags displayed on the backdrop banner. The ceremony takes place on a red-carpeted outdoor stage with multiple military unit flags arranged behind the speaker.
    A military officer in U.S. Navy camouflage uniform is delivering a speech at a podium during the CARAT-26 (Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training 2026) event. The event is scheduled for July 27-31, 2026, in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, representing a bilateral military exercise between the United States and Sri Lanka. The backdrop banner prominently displays both the Sri Lankan and American flags alongside the CARAT-26 branding.
    A military officer in camouflage uniform is delivering a speech at a podium during the CARAT 26 (Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training 2026) exercise held in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka. The event is a joint military training exercise between the United States and Sri Lanka, as indicated by both nations' flags displayed prominently on the backdrop and on flagpoles. An audience of military personnel in various uniforms is seated facing the speaker.
    A military ceremony for CARAT-26 (Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training 2026) is taking place in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, scheduled for July 27-31, 2026. Military officers from Sri Lanka and the United States are standing at attention and saluting on a red carpet area. The event banner displays both the Sri Lankan and American flags, indicating a bilateral military exercise.
    A military or naval band is assembled outdoors in a tree-lined area, wearing matching blue uniforms with white caps and white accents. The group includes musicians playing various instruments including drums, brass instruments, and bagpipes. A commanding officer stands at the front right wearing black boots and white gloves, holding a baton or mace.

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