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    Opening Ceremony Marks the Start of CARAT Brunei 2026 [Image 4 of 4]

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    A military ceremony or briefing is taking place in what appears to be a formal hall, with a uniformed officer speaking at a podium. The event involves personnel from multiple nations, as evidenced by the presence of both the United States flag and what appears to be the Brunei flag. A projection screen displays the name and title of Colonel Muhammad Suwardi Ariffin Bin PLDP Haji Abdul Latif, Chief of Staff, Joint Force Headquarters, Royal Brunei Armed Forces.

    BRUNEI

    09.13.2026

    Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Dakota David 

    Commander, Destroyer Squadron 7

    BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei - Col. Muhammad Suwardi Ariffin, left, chief of staff of Joint Force Headquarters, Royal Brunei Armed Forces, delivers opening remarks during the opening ceremony for exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2026, Sept. 14, 2026. CARAT Brunei 2026 is a bilateral exercise designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies’ abilities to operate together in response to shared maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Dakota L. David)

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    Date Taken: 09.13.2026
    Date Posted: 09.14.2026 21:17
    Photo ID: 9936096
    VIRIN: 260914-N-YG157-1015
    Resolution: 6720x4480
    Size: 5.46 MB
    Location: BN
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    A formal military meeting is taking place in an official reception room, with personnel from what appear to be multiple nations seated in a circular arrangement. The setting includes framed portraits on the walls, a glass coffee table with ceremonial items, and a small flag, suggesting a diplomatic or bilateral military engagement. Personnel are wearing various military uniforms including US Navy digital camouflage, US Army combat uniforms, and what appears to be a host nation military uniform.
    A formal military ceremony is taking place in an indoor auditorium or conference hall, where personnel in camouflage uniforms are rendering salutes toward a stage. On the stage, a military band is performing, with both an American flag and what appears to be a Bruneian flag visible, suggesting a multinational or bilateral military event. The setting and flags indicate this is likely a joint military exercise or official ceremony between the United States and Brunei.
    Two military personnel are saluting during a formal ceremony in an indoor venue. One wears British-style MultiCam uniform with a maroon beret, and the other wears US Navy Working Uniform (NWU Type III) with a tan cap. A military band is performing on a decorated stage featuring traditional percussion instruments, with the US flag and what appears to be the Brunei flag visible in the background.
    A military ceremony or briefing is taking place in what appears to be a formal hall, with a uniformed officer speaking at a podium. The event involves personnel from multiple nations, as evidenced by the presence of both the United States flag and what appears to be the Brunei flag. A projection screen displays the name and title of Colonel Muhammad Suwardi Ariffin Bin PLDP Haji Abdul Latif, Chief of Staff, Joint Force Headquarters, Royal Brunei Armed Forces.

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