Story by Petty Officer 2nd Class Moises Sandoval | Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific | 08.08.2025
SINGAPORE – Maritime defense officials from 12 Indo-Pacific partner nations, including the U.S. Navy, and personnel from non-governmental and international organizations, engaged in the Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) training workshop during the Shore Phase of Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT) 2025 in Singapore from Aug. 5-8....
Story by Lt.j.g. Rebecca Moore | Command Destroyer Squadron 7 | 07.16.2025
The 31st iteration of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand concluded June 16, 2025 in Sattahip, following a series of exercises and exchanges between the U.S. Navy (USN) and the Royal Thai Navy (RTN). The exercise, which began on July 7, 2025, was designed to enhance maritime interoperability, strengthen partnerships, and promote regional security cooperation....
Story by Lt.j.g. Rebecca Moore | Command Destroyer Squadron 7 | 07.07.2025
The U.S. Navy (USN), Royal Thai Navy (RTN), and Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) began the 31st exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2025 with an opening ceremony in Sattahip, Thailand, July 7, 2025....
Story by Lt.j.g. Rebecca Moore | Command Destroyer Squadron 7 | 06.23.2025
U.S., Indonesian navies commence Exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Indonesia 2025. Lt. j.g. Rebecca Moore, Commander, Destroyer Squadron 7 Public Affairs SURABAYA, Indonesia (June 23, 2025) – The United States Navy, the Indonesian Navy (Tentara Nasional Indonesia – Angkatan Laut, or TNI-AL) and the Indonesian Marine Corps commenced Exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness......
Story by PAO DESRON Seven | Command Destroyer Squadron 7 | 06.07.2025
GUAM (June 7, 2025) - The U.S. and Republic of Singapore navies kicked off Exercise Pacific Griffin 2025 in the waters off Guam, June 7....
Story by Petty Officer 3rd Class Brett Anderson | Command Destroyer Squadron 7 | 03.12.2025
U.S. Navy Chaplain, Lt. Cmdr. Cole Yoos is the first Chaplain to be permanently assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7....
Story by Lt. Victor Murkowski | Command Destroyer Squadron 7 | 11.25.2024
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei – The 30th annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei maritime exercise concluded Nov. 25, following eight days of enhanced training and collaboration between the Royal Brunei Armed Forces and the U.S. military....
Story by Lt.j.g. Rebecca Moore | Command Destroyer Squadron 7 | 11.18.2024
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei (NOV 18, 2024) – The U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) commenced Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2024, Nov. 18. CARAT Brunei 2024 is a bilateral exercise designed to promote regional security, cooperation, maintain and strengthen maritime partnerships, and enhance interoperability between the two nations....
